The stage is set for a mouthwatering UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash as Bayern Munich host Real Madrid on Wednesday night at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern have one foot in the Champions League semis after edging Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeau last week. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane were on target for the Bavarians, before Kylian Mbappe got a consolation goal late in the second half.
Bayern have won 22 of their last 28 Champions League home games and are favorites to book a place in the last four. Madrid on the other hand have won 12 of 13 quarterfinal matches and still have a chance here.
Vincent Kompany’s side did not put their foot off the gas over the weekend, warming up to this highly anticipated quarterfinal with a 5-0 demolition of St. Pauli away from home.
Madrid were frustrated in a 1-1 draw against Girona, making it three games without a win for Alvaro Arbeloa’s charges. Los Blancos recent superior record over Bayern will give them a glimmer of hope they can turn things around here.
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What time does Bayern vs Real Madrid start?
The game kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern vs Madrid team news
The hosts are not expected to make any changes from the XI that started at the Bernabeau last week.
Harry Kane will lead the attacking line looking to add to his goal tally in the competition, flanked by Luis Diaz and Michael Olise.
Serge Gnabry was impressive in the first leg and will retain his spot in a similar starting line-up.
Madrid however are expected to make a couple of changes with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde starting.
Rodrygo and Aurelien Tchouameni remain sidelined with injury and will sit this one out.
Bayern vs Madrid head-to-head and current form
The Germans come into the game on an impressive 15-game unbeaten streak, winning all of their last five games. Bayern have scored 18 goals in that run.
They face a Madrid side who are struggling for consistency – losing twice in their last five matches.
Two of the last five matches between these teams has resulted in a draw – with Bayern winning twice.
Current form:
Bayern – WWWWW
Madrid – DLLWW
Bayern vs Madrid previous games
Bayern vs Madrid prediction
Historically, this fixture has been known to produce goals. The last eight games between these two heavyweights have all produced over 2.5 goals and the same can be expected here.
Bayern have won all of their last six home games across all competitions and are favorites to maintain that run here.
Prediction – Over 2.5 goals – CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME!