PSV - Bayern Munich: can PSV hold on to their place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs?
In the eighth-round match of the UEFA Champions League, PSV will face Bayern Munich on Wednesday, 28 January. The game kicks off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this encounter.
PSV - Bayern Munich: match facts and H2H
- PSV have not won their last two matches: a draw and a defeat.
- Bayern Munich have lost only two matches this season.
- In every match this season, Bayern Munich have scored goals.
- At home, PSV have gone four consecutive matches without defeat.
- Bayern Munich have lost just one away match in this campaign.
- Both teams have scored in both halves in 69% of matches this season.
- Bayern Munich have not lost a single match this season without scoring.
- Bayern Munich have won 34% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while PSV have managed 21%.
- Bayern defeated PSV 2:1 in their previous head-to-head meeting.
PSV - Bayern Munich: match preview
PSV have not yet completed their objectives in the UEFA Champions League and will continue fighting for a place in the playoffs. After seven rounds of the League Phase, the team have collected eight points and currently sit in 22nd place in the standings. Four more teams have the same number of points, so the Dutch side must make a serious effort if they want to retain their place in the playoff zone. Doing so against Bayern will be extremely difficult.
A few days ago, Bayern Munich lost to Augsburg in the Bundesliga. It was their second defeat of the season. The first came in the UEFA Champions League against Arsenal, 1:3. Despite this, the Munich side are currently second in the table and have 18 points after seven matches. Bayern have already secured a place in the Champions League round of 16, so this fixture is not particularly decisive, but Bayern’s players may be eager to respond to the defeat against Augsburg and claim victory.
Probable line-ups
- PSV: Kovar; Flamingo, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Fernandez; Veerman, Junior; Perisic, Saibari, Driouech; Wanner
- Bayern: Neuer; Kimmich, Ito, Tah, Davies; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
Prediction
For Bayern, this match is not crucial, but they remain a Munich side that plays at a very high level. I believe the visitors will be able to win, and I suggest a bet on that outcome.
