Two European powerhouses meet at the Allianz Arena with both sides desperately seeking points to improve their surprising positions in the Champions League table. Bayern (17th) and PSG (25th) find themselves in unfamiliar territory, adding extra weight to this historic matchup.
Current Form
Bayern Munich
- Six straight wins across all competitions
- Bundesliga: Top, W9 D2 L0
- UCL position: 17th (6 points)
- Home UCL record: Won 22 of last 27
- Kane form: 20 goals in 17 games
PSG
- Ligue 1: Leaders by 6 points
- UCL struggles: W1 D1 L2
- Only 3 goals scored in UCL
- Away form vs German teams: W1 L6 (last 7)
- Recent 3-0 win vs Toulouse
Team News
Bayern Munich
Absences:
- Joao Palhinha (adductor)
- Mathys Tel (doubt)
- Hiroki Ito (long-term)
Returns:
- Aleksandar Pavlovic
- Josip Stanisic
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
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PSG
Key absences:
- Senny Mayulu
- Lucas Hernandez
- Goncalo Ramos
- Presnel Kimpembe
- Nuno Mendes (doubt)
Returns:
- Marquinhos
- Vitinha
- Donnarumma
- Pacho
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Dembele, Asensio, Barcola
Key Battles
- Kane vs Marquinhos Bayern’s prolific striker against PSG’s returning captain.
- Midfield Control Kimmich-Goretzka partnership vs PSG’s technical trio.
- Wide Areas Gnabry/Olise against Hakimi/Mendes.
Betting Markets Analysis
Match Result Prediction
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Bayern Munich 3-1 PSG
Reasoning:
- Bayern’s superior home record
- PSG’s UCL scoring struggles
- Historical head-to-head advantage
- Kane’s outstanding form
Additional Markets
- Both Teams to Score: YES
- Bayern’s attack (9 goals last 3 games)
- PSG’s Ligue 1 scoring form
- Historical high-scoring encounters
- Over 2.5 Goals: YES
- Bayern averaging 3+ goals per game
- Kane’s scoring streak
- Open game likely
- Hot Stats:
- Kane to Score
- Over 5.5 Cards
- Both Teams to Score in First Half
Conclusion
Bayern’s domestic form and home advantage make them favorites against a PSG side struggling in Europe. The visitors’ recent improvement in Ligue 1 offers hope, but Bayern’s attacking prowess through Kane and historical dominance in this fixture suggest a home win.
The stakes are high for both sides given their surprisingly low positions in the Champions League table. Bayern’s consistency at the Allianz Arena and PSG’s European away struggles point to a crucial victory for Kompany’s men.
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