Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: can Real stage a comeback?
On Wednesday, April 15, we are set for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Kick-off is at 21:00 CET, and I’m offering a betting pick for this match.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: match facts and head-to-head
- Bayern won the first leg of the quarter-final 2:1.
- Bayern Munich have won their last five matches.
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in 15 consecutive games.
- This season, Bayern have scored in every single match.
- At home, Bayern have lost just one game this season.
- Real Madrid are without a win in three matches: one draw and two defeats.
- Real have scored at least one goal in their last eight matches.
- Real have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive games.
- In 68% of matches this season, Bayern have scored in both halves, while Real have done so in 46%.
- Bayern have kept clean sheets in 32% of their matches this season, Real Madrid in 30%.
- These teams have faced each other more often than any other pairing in UEFA Champions League history.
- In the last five meetings, Bayern have won twice, Real once.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: match preview
In the first leg of the quarter-final, Bayern secured an important away victory. The Munich side scored late in the first half and early in the second. Real managed to pull one back and reduce the deficit, but it was still not the best result ahead of a difficult trip to Munich.
Bayern have lost just once at home this season, which was only their second defeat overall in the current campaign. They have scored in every match and are delivering outstanding performances. Over the weekend, Bayern demolished St. Pauli 5:0 and are closing in on the league title. Their lead over second place stands at 12 points with five rounds remaining in the Bundesliga. They could mathematically secure the title in the next match. However, their immediate focus is the UEFA Champions League and the clash against Real.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are going through a difficult spell. They are on a three-match winless run and have allowed Barcelona to open up a nine-point gap in the domestic league with seven rounds remaining. There is still a head-to-head clash to come, but they will also need Barcelona to drop points to keep their La Liga title hopes alive. In the Champions League, they face a daunting task — overturning the deficit away against Bayern.
Probable line-ups
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane
- Real Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham; Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Prediction
We all know that Real Madrid are capable of producing extraordinary comebacks in the Champions League, but playing away against Bayern is a challenge where many opponents struggle. I believe the Munich side will secure the win and progress to the next round.
