Champions League Benfica vs Bayern Munich
The debut match of the Portuguese of Benfica and of the Germans of Bayern Monaco in the 2018/2019 Champions League is played at the Luz Stadium. The two teams are included in Group E which also includes Ajax and AEK Athens. The two teams are leading in their respective championships but in the last weekend the Benfica of Rui Vitoria was engaged in the League Cup by beating Rio Ave for 2-1 thanks to the goals of Eduardo Salvio and Rafa Silva. For Bayern of Nico Kovac, instead, home success against Bayer Leverkusen for 3-1 in the Bundesliga with goals by Corentin Tolisso, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez. For this challenge Benfica will not have Corchia and Krovinovic available while Jonas and Fejsa are in doubt. Long range of players ko in Bayern: from Hummels to Rafinha, from Coman to the aforementioned Tolisso.
The key points of the predictions Benfica vs Bayern Munich
There were 15 Over 2.5 in the last 16 Champions League matches of Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich remained unbeaten in 9 of the last 10 games played in the Champions League.
There were 4 Over 2.5 in the first 5 official matches of the Bayern Munich season.
The champions of Germany are unbeaten against Benfica by 6 clashes in the Champions League, with 4 wins in which Bayern scored at least 3 goals per game and 2 draws (both 0-0).
Free betting tips Benfica vs Bayern Munich
Bayern’s favorite side and the fact of never losing against Benfica could be the basis on which to bet with the Double Chance X2. Bayern’s goalscorers in the Champions League and at the start of the season push us to associate an Over 2.5 that significantly raises the final share.
Betting Tips: Combo X2 + Over 2.5
Odds: 1.85
