Benfica will face Bayern Munich at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday.
Benfica entered this game after a 2-1 victory over Trofense in the third round of Taca de Portugal. Goals from Brazilian striker Everton Cebolinha and Portuguese full-back Andre Almeida secured victory at Benfica for Jorge Jesus. Brazilian striker Pachu scored the consolation goal for Trofense.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, beat Gerardo Seoane’s Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 in the Bundesliga. First-half braces from Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski and winger Serge Gnabry and a goal from experienced Thomas Muller secured Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich victory. Czech international Patrik Schick scored the consolation goal for Bayer Leverkusen.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Head to Head
In eight meetings between the two teams, Bayern Munich have a clear advantage, having won five games and drawn three.
The two clubs last met in the Champions League in 2018, with Bayern Munich beating Benfica 5-1. Suspenders from Dutch winger Arjen Robben and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and a goal from French striker Franck Ribery sealed the deal for Bayern Munich. Midfielder Gedson Fernandes scored the consolation goal for Benfica.
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Benfica vs Bayern Munich team news
Benfica
Benfica are expected to do without Swiss striker Haris Seferovic, while there are doubts about the availability of Austrian midfielder Valentino Lazaro. Other than that, there are no known issues and manager Jorge Jesus should have a fit squad at his disposal.
Injured: Haris Seferovic
Doubtful: Valentino lazaro
Suspended: Nothing
Bayern Munich
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann will be unable to enlist the services of experienced goalkeeper Sven Ulreich, who is injured, as there are doubts about the availability of Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies.
Injured: Sven Ulreich
Doubtful: Alphonse davies
Suspended: Nothing
Benfica vs Bayern Munich Predicted XI
Benfica Predicts XI (3-4-3): Odysseas Vlachodimos, Lucas Verissimo, Nicolas Otamendi, Jan Vertonghen, Andre Almeida, Joao Mario, Julian Weigl, Alex Grimaldo, Everton Cebolinha, Roman Yaremchuk, Darwin Nunez
Bayern Munich Predicts XI (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer, Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Niklas Sule, Lucas Hernandez, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Robert Lewandowski
Prediction Benfica vs Bayern Munich
Benfica have made a good team and made waves after recently beating Barcelona in the Champions League. They are second in the group and, given the Barcelona departure, have a good chance of qualifying for the next round.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, lead the group, as many expect. The Bundesliga giants are one of the best teams in world football, and they come to this game in disturbing form.
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Bayern Munich have what it takes to win.
Prediction: Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich
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