FC Bayern Munich vs SL Benfica Prediction 6 November 2024
Added on 04 November, 2024
Bayern will face Benfica on the fourth matchday of the Champions League in what promises to be a crucial test for both teams.
After a stunning 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, many expected Bayern to dominate their way through the group stage. However, their subsequent 0-1 loss to Aston Villa and a heavy 1-4 defeat to Barcelona have put their chances of advancing to the top 8 in jeopardy. Despite these setbacks in Europe, Bayern has regained momentum in the Bundesliga, where they took the lead with a convincing 3-0 win over Union Berlin.
Benfica, on the other hand, is holding on to third place in the Primeira Liga after narrowly defeating Farense, a bottom-tier team, 2-1. In the Champions League, however, the Portuguese side currently sits in 13th place with six points and a goal difference of 7:4. Their campaign so far has seen them overcome Crvena Zvezda 2-1 and demolish Atletico 4-0, though they stumbled in a 1-3 loss to Feyenoord.
Given Bayern's recent frustrations in Europe and their need to recover, they are likely to throw everything at Benfica in front of a packed home crowd. A powerful offensive display could lead to a decisive victory for the German side.
Bayern to win with -1.5 Asian handicap 1.80