FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Old-time rivals meet again in the UCL

FC Barcelona will face off against Bayern Munich in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2024-25 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona have three points from two games having won one and lost one. On the other hand, Bayern Munich also have three points from two games having won one and lost one.

Barcelona are coming to this game on the back of a 5-1 win over Sevilla in Laliga. They have also won their last UCL game against Young Boys. On the other hand, Bayern Munich are coming to this game on the back of a 4-0 win over Stuttgart. However, they have lost their last UCL game against Aston Villa. The game is going to be intense given the history between these sides. Bayern will again want to get the upper hand on Barca while Barcelona will look for revenge.

Kick-off

Thursday, October 24, 2024 @12:30 AM IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Bayern Munich (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-W

Players to watchout

Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowksi is the player to watch out for Barcelona in this game. The Polish striker has scored 14 goals and provided two assists in the 12 games that he has played so far this season. Last season, he scored 26 goals and provided nine assists in the 49 games that he played for Barcelona in all competitions.

Lewandowski is often celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, ranking among the top strikers in the world. His positioning, finishing, and ability to score from various angles are hallmarks of his play.

Robert Lewandowski has now moved into third all-time in career goals in Europe's top 5 leagues 🔥The only players who've scored more: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi 🐐🐐Elite company. pic.twitter.com/SnkgzJ8r4r

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 20, 2024

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane is the player to watch out for Bayern Munich. He has scored eight goals and provided four assists in the seven games played so far this season. In the last season, he scored 44 goals and provided 12 assists in the 45 games that he played across all competitions.

Kane is renowned for his natural goal-scoring ability. His timing, positioning, and finishing are top-notch, making him one of the premier strikers in the world. Unlike many strikers who are fixed in one position, Kane can drop deep to link play, assist teammates, or play as a second striker if required. This versatility makes him a valuable asset in various tactical setups.

🚨🚨| Harry Kane (31) for Bayern Munich this season:🏟️ 10 Games ⚽ 13 Goals 🅰️ 4 AssistsUNSTOPPABLE! 🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/0XgWgCFleJ

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 19, 2024

Match Facts

• The most common result of matches between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich when FC Barcelona is playing at home is 0-3. 3 matches have ended with this result.
• During the last 15 meetings, FC Barcelona have won 5 times, there have been 1 draw while Bayern Munich have won 9 times. The goal difference is 32-19 in favour of Bayern Munich.
• FC Barcelona have won 7 home matches in a row.

FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to be Draw: 4.2 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score: 1.8 as per winmatch.
• Goals under 2.5: 2.38 as per Parimatch.

Injuries and Team News

For FC Barcelona, Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia are out injured.

For Bayern Munich, Josip Stanisic, Sacha Boey and Jamal Musiala are out injured. Pavlović is also ruled out due to injury.

Aleks Pavlović on IG after his surgery: 'Thank you for your kind messages. Surgery went well. Now I'll give everything to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. I'll come back stronger' pic.twitter.com/sl5xTbVjzy

— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) October 20, 2024

Head To Head stats

Total matches: 13

FC Barcelona win: 2

FC Bayern Munich win: 10

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pena; Balde, Inigo, Cubarsi, Kounde; Pedri, Casado; Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Yamal; Lewandowski

Bayern Munich Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Neuer; Davies, Kim, Upamecano, Gurreiro; Laimer, Kimmich; Gnabry, Muller, Olise; Kane

Match Prediction

Both teams are in great form and this will be a tough match to call. But we expect the match to end in a draw.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 1-1 Bayern Munich

Telecast Details

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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