Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Match Preview

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Match Preview

Two European heavyweights will come across each other for the 28th time as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday evening at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

• Real Madrid have scored in 28 straight Champions League games at the Bernabeu.
• Bayern Munich conceded multiple goals in eight of their previous ten away clashes in all competitions.
• Each of Bayern Munich’s last seven away outings provided four or more goals.

The first leg brought us a pulsating 2-2 draw at Allianz Arena. Vinicius Junior bagged the first and the last goal of the game. Bayern Munich enjoyed several brilliant minutes at the start of the second half. Leroy Sane’s thunderous near-post finish levelled the score while Harry Kane’s calm spot-kick put the Bavarians in front before Vinicius converted a penalty of his own.

Both managers mixed up their squads in their teams’ respective weekend matches. Real Madrid clinched record-equalling La Liga title with a 3-0 home win over Cadiz while Bayern Munich suffered an unpleasant 1-3 defeat away at Stuttgart on Saturday.

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The home court advantage has played a big role in the history of this matchup. Real Madrid have five wins, one draw, and just two losses in the last eight home outings against the Bavarians.

The last week’s clash in Munich brought us an open game packed with chances on both ends.

Each of the last six H2H affairs between these continent’s giants saw the Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score pick coming in.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Prediction

There is a lot to like about Real Madrid in this matchup. Los Blancos are chasing their record-extending 15th Champions League trophy. They’ve scored in 28 successive Champions League games at the Bernabeu. The convincing win over Cadiz marked the 20th consecutive game without a loss for Carlo Ancelotti’s men in all competitions.

Moving forward, it has been exactly 13 months since Real Madrid last lost a home game in any competition. On the other side, Bayern Munich are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home in 2024. They allowed two or more goals in eight of the previous ten away fixtures across competitions.

To make things worse, the likes of Raphael Guerreiro and Eric Dier joined Thomas Tuchel’s list of injured players. The season is over for the former while the latter might feature on Wednesday but his condition is far from ideal after an early sub in the weekend’s loss at Stuttgart. Last but not least, tradition is also on Real Madrid’ side. The home win has to be the way to go at the 1.85 odds.

The Over 3.5 goals pick represents a perfect alternative betting option at the lucrative 2.50 odds. Los Blancos scored at least three goals in all but one of the last four home affairs across competitions. The run includes a 3-3 draw to Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. On the other side, each of Bayern Munich’s previous seven away outings in all competitions saw at least four goals scored.

Steffen Schmidt- May 6, 2024

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips

Real Madrid to win

OK

1.85 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.38 Odds

Correct Score: Real Madrid 3-1

OK

13.00 Odds