Insight and Analysis: Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL 2021 Match Prediction.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona UCL 2021 Match Prediction Injuries/Suspension, Match Facts, Team News, Preview and Where to Watch.
Bayern Munich had a tremendous weekend, beating great rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a tense ‘Der Klassiker’ duel to move four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga standings.
They come into this encounter against Barcelona having already clinched first place in UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group E after winning all five of their previous group stage matches, averaging 3.8 goals per game.
That includes a 3–0 away H2H victory at Camp Nou on matchday one, extending their winning streak against Barça to three games – the greatest such run by visitors against any team in European football history.
Bayern has also won 22 of their previous 23 UCL home group stage matches (D1), a streak that dates back to 2013/14, adding to their confidence.
Barcelona’s late 1-0 home loss to Real Betis over the weekend was hardly ideal preparation for this critical UCL match, especially given that the setback broke their previous six-game unbeaten streak (W3, D3).
With a two-point lead over Benfica in second place in Group E, only a win here would ensure the Catalans’ qualification for the knockout stages, considering their 0-2 head-to-head record against the Portuguese side.
That could be a difficult challenge, since Barcelona has scored just four goals in their last eight UCL matches, and they haven’t scored more than once in a UCL encounter since December 2020 – the longest such streak in competition history.
Players to Watch
Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich is a fan of this match, having scored seven goals in six previous UCL encounters against Barcelona, including the game’s first goal in the reverse H2H.
Ousmane Dembélé of Barça is anticipated to play in this encounter and has three goals in four previous meetings with Bayern (G1, A2).
Hot Stats
Bayern has scored two or more goals in each of their last 11 UCL home games.
Match Information
Referee: Hategan O. (Rou), Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich)
Team News
Bayern Munich
Lucas Hernandez is unlikely to be risked against Barcelona, knowing that a booking here would rule them out of their first knock-out match in 2022.
Bayern Munich may be without Michael Cuisance, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Joshua Kimmich for the remainder of COVID-19.
Marcel Sabitzer, Bouna Sarr, and Josip Stanisic will all miss Wednesday’s game due to injury.
Tanguy Nianzou returned from a shoulder injury to play against Borussia Dortmund at the weekend and is expected to start this match.
Julian Nagelsmann is anticipated to make changes in general, with first place assured.
Barcelona
- Frenkie de Jong and Gerard Pique are expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in defeat to Real Betis at the weekend.
- Former Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Demebele may also come in, replacing Philippe Coutinho on the wing.
- Teenage winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli looks good for another start here after coming into the first-team under Xavi.
Match Facts
Bayern has won six of their past seven games (Champions League).
In eight of Bayern’s last nine games, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored (Champions League).
In all competitions, Bayern has won six of their last seven meetings with Barcelona.
In nine of their last ten games, Bayern has scored at least two goals (Champions League).
In their last three matches against Barcelona in all competitions, Bayern has scored at least three goals.
In five of their last six encounters, Bayern has won both halftime and fulltime (Champions League).
In their last three games, Barcelona has kept a clean sheet (Champions League).
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Bayern’s last four encounters against Barcelona in all competitions.
In Barcelona’s last three games, there have been fewer than 2.5 goals scored (Champions League).
Prediction
Bayern Munich has won five of their five games in Group E, putting them in first place.
While there isn’t much riding on this match, they are aware that a win over Barcelona may knock the Spanish giants out of the competition if Benfica then beats Dynamo Kyiv.
With a 1-0 loss to Real Betis at home over the weekend, Barcelona experienced their first setback under Xavi.
Barcelona has given up 11 goals in their last two matches against Bayern, and they should expect another thrashing on Wednesday.
Where to Watch
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