FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich Prediction 23 October 2024
Added on 21 October, 2024
In one of the marquee matchups of the third round of the Champions League, Barcelona will clash with Bayern in what promises to be a battle of European heavyweights!
Barcelona has had an impressive start to their La Liga campaign, amassing 27 points from their first ten games, which places them atop the league standings. Just ahead of this key European fixture, the Blaugrana showcased their attacking prowess in a dominant 5:1 victory over Sevilla. However, their Champions League form has been more inconsistent, suffering a 1:3 defeat to Monaco before bouncing back with a resounding 5:0 win over Young Boys.
Bayern, meanwhile, has experienced mixed fortunes in the Champions League. The Bavarians made a thunderous start with a 9:2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb but then faltered in a 0:1 loss to Aston Villa. Domestically, however, they remain a force to be reckoned with, maintaining their top spot in the Bundesliga following a commanding 4:0 victory over Stuttgart.
Historically, Bayern has had the upper hand over Barcelona in recent Champions League encounters, and Antonov suggests that this trend may continue. With Bayern appearing as the more cohesive and potent side, especially given their recent form, the forecast leans toward the visitors avoiding defeat in this highly anticipated showdown.
Bayern not to lose (X2) 1.66