Bayern Munich vs UANL Tigres prediction, preview, team news, and more | FIFA Club World Cup 2020
European champions Bayern Munich face Mexican side UANL Tigres in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Thursday night.
Bayern played their semifinal in difficult circumstances, as they had barely any time to train after arriving in Qatar.
The Bavarians played their game on Monday after arriving late on Saturday evening, with their flight being delayed due to weather conditions in Germany.
However, as usual, Robert Lewandowski came to the rescue for Bayern. The Polish striker scored two goals in the semifinal against Al Ahly to send them through to the summit clash.
Bayern are now looking to win their sixth trophy under coach Hansi Flick. They followed last season's treble by winning the UEFA Super Cup and the German Super Cup earlier this season.
In their way will be the Mexican giants Tigres. They beat Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras 1-0 in the semifinal with a penalty from French striker Andre-Pierre Gignac early in the second half.
Gignac also scored twice for Tigres in the quarterfinal, making him a definite threat for Bayern Munich to watch out for.
In that quarterfinal, Tigres beat AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai 2-1, after going behind to an early goal from the Korean side.
Bayern Munich vs UANL Tigres Head-to-Head
Bayern Munich and Tigres have never faced each other in a competitive game before.
Bayern Munich form guide: W-W-W-W-W
Tigres form guide: W-W-D-W-L
Bayern Munich vs UANL Tigres Team News
Bayern Munich
Leon Goretzka, Tanguy Nianzou, Javi Martinez and Alexander Nubel were not named in the squad for the tournament.
However, Flick played a much stronger XI than expected against Al Ahly. With this being a final, it is unlikely that Bayern will experiment too much with the lineup.
Jerome Boateng left the Bayern Munich squad preparing for the final after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in Germany.
Injured: Leon Goretzka, Tanguy Nianzou, Javi Martinez, Alexander Nubel
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: Jerome Boateng
UANL Tigres
Nicolas Lopez will miss this game for the Mexican side. He has tested positive for COVID-19, and continues to recover from the virus.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Unavailable: Nicolas Lopez
Bayern Munich vs UANL Tigres Predicted XIs
Bayern Munich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Benjamin Pavard, Niklas Sule, David Alaba, Alphonso Davies; Corentin Tolisso, Joshua Kimmich; Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry; Robert Lewandowski
UANL Tigres (4-2-3-1): Nahuel Guzman; Luis Rodriguez, Diego Reyes, Francisco Meza, Carlos Salcedo; Rafael Carioca, Jesus Dienas; Luis Quinones, Guido Pizarro, Javier Aquino; Andre-Pierre Gignac
Bayern Munich vs UANL Tigres Prediction
Tigres have done well in the tournament to get this far. However, Bayern are a different animal compared to the other teams that they have faced so far in the competition.
We are predicting an easy Bayern victory as the German giants secure their sixth trophy under Flick.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 UANL TIgres