Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd October 2024

The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Bayern Munich lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an important encounter at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams have excellent players and will be determined to win this highly-anticipated game.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Preview

Bayern Munich are in 15th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have improved after a slow start to the season. The Bavarian outfit eased past VfB Stuttgart by a 4-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

On the other hand, Barcelona is in 16th place in the Champions League table and have thrived under Hansi Flick so far. The Blaugrana thrashed Sevilla by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Bayern Munich have an excellent record against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League and have won 10 out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Barcelona's two victories.
Barcelona have lost their last six matches against Bayern Munich without scoring a single goal and have conceded a total of 22 goals in these games.
Bayern Munich have won 10 matches against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League - they have more victories against only one other opponent in the history of the competition.
Bayern Munich are looking to become only the second team in the history of the UEFA Champions League to secure seven consecutive victories against a single opponent in the competition.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has managed to win 17 of his 20 matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Bayern Munich have an overwhelmingly impressive record against Barcelona but will be up against their former manager on Wednesday. The Catalans have operated with a degree of ruthlessness under Hansi Flick and are unlikely to flinch against their Bavarian opponents.

Barcelona have a few demons to exorcise in this fixture and will rely heavily on their front three to shock their opponents into submission this week. The Blaugrana have been in imperious form at home and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Bayern Munich

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Robert Lewandowski to score - Yes