Robert Lewandowski will come up against his former team in the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona entertain Bayern Munich.
A massive week for the Catalonian club continues at the Olympic Stadium, as Barca chase a second straight win following a 5-0 success against Young Boys.
Bayern Munich will be looking for a response under Vincent Kompany after losing at Aston Villa on matchday two.
Something will need to give when two of the biggest teams in Europe collide, but which club will land a memorable win in Barcelona?
Odds
Barcelona will be narrowly preferred on the moneyline for this elite showdown in the Champions League. Bayern Munich could be the value play at +176.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | +138 |
| Draw | +295 |
| Bayern Munich | +176 |
Bayern Chasing Seventh Straight Win Against Barcelona
| Total | Barcelona | Bayern Munich | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Champions League Games | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Goals | 51 | 19 | 32 |
Bayern Munich have been the dominant team when these sides have collided in recent years, winning each of the last six. Interestingly, the Bavarian club has kept clean sheets in each of the last four.
Bayern were dominant against Barcelona in the group stage meetings in the 2022-23 season, beating their Catalonian rivals 3-0 at the Nou Camp. Barcelona’s last win against their German rivals was recorded in May 2015.
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Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Key Stats
- Barcelona have only suffered more consecutive defeats against Real Madrid between 1962 and 1965 than they have against Bayern Munich.
- Bayern could become only the second team to win seven straight matches against a single rival in Champions League history.
- Hansi Flick has won 85% of his matches in the Champions League.
Barcelona Team News
Marc ter Stegen is out for the season for Barcelona, while Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo aren’t likely to return until the start of December. Ferran Torres is still a few weeks away from returning for the home side.
Possible Lineup
Inaki Pena (GK); Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich Team News
Jamal Musiala is in a race against time to prove his fitness this week. Josip Stanisic and Aleksandar Pavlovic are both out until the start of December. Sacha Boey also remains sidelined until later this year with a meniscus injury.
Possible Lineup
Manuel Neuer (GK); Raphael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, Kim, Alphonso Davies, Joao Palhinha, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Harry Kane
Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Prediction
Barcelona’s domestic form has been excellent this term, but their record against Bayern Munich is a massive concern.
The Bavarian visitors have a lot of goals in their forward line, and Kane’s hat-trick against Stuttgart only proves their effectiveness in the final third. Bayern are the value play based on the odds available.
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