UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid VS Bayern Munchen Prediction

UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time: 09-05-2024 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Two European heavyweights, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, will collide for the 28th time in a pivotal second leg clash of the UEFA Champions League semi-final scheduled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening. Scoring has been the norm for Real Madrid, who have found the net in 28 successive Champions League games at their home ground. Bayern Munich's defense, on the other hand, has struggled recently, conceding multiple goals in eight of their last ten away encounters across all platforms. A noteworthy detail is that each of Bayern Munich’s last seven away matches resulted in four or more goals.

The first leg brought a nail-biting 2-2 draw at Allianz Arena. Vinicius Junior stepped up for Real Madrid, scoring the opening and final goals of the match. Bayern Munich's success came in the form of Leroy Sane's near-post finish and Harry Kane’s penalty. In terms of recent accomplishments, Real Madrid secured a 3-0 home win over Cadiz, clinching a record-equalling La Liga title. In contrast, Bayern Munich faced a disheartening 1-3 defeat against Stuttgart.

Head-to-Head
Historically, the advantage tends to favour the host team in this matchup. Of the last eight outings at Bernabeu, Real Madrid emerged victorious on five occasions, with one draw and two losses. The latest clash in Munich offered an electrifying spectacle with numerous opportunities for both teams. Interestingly, the last six head-to-head encounters between these titans of football saw more than 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.

Odds Analysis
Real Madrid emanates promise in this matchup. Los Blancos will be vying for their 15th UEFA Champions League trophy. Their recent triumph over Cadiz marked the 20th consecutive game without a defeat, across all competitions. In contrast, Bayern Munich's defence has been porous away from home, in 2024, having conceded at least two goals in eight of the last ten fixtures in various contests. Moreover, key players like Raphael Guerreiro and Eric Dier have joined the roster of injured players for Bayern Munich. Given these factors, Real Madrid's home victory seems likely with odds pegged at 1.85.

Another prospective option to consider is over 3.5 goals at a lucrative 2.50 odds. Real Madrid boasts a record of scoring a minimum of three goals in all but one of their previous four home games across different contests. Simultaneously, each of Bayern Munich's last seven away matches across all platforms recorded at least four goals.

Pick: Over 3.5 goals