Bayern Munich vs Benfica Prediction, Odds and Picks

Bayern Munich have left themselves little room for error after Champions League defeat, but the Bundesliga leaders should pick up all 3 points when Benfica visit the Allianz Arena. Last month’s 4-1 loss at Barcelona, ​​which was more of a mauling than a defeat, will serve as a warning for later in the competition. But for now, Vincent Kompany’s side have all the tools to pick up the points they need from upcoming games against Benfica, PSG, Shakhtar Donetsk, Feyenoord and Slovan Bratislava. After all, it was only a few months ago that the Bavarians obliterated Dinamo Zagreb 9-1 at home, and the goals have continued to flow when facing other Bundesliga sides of late.

Benfica have so far picked up 6 points from an away win in Belgrade and a home success against a woeful Atletico Madrid, but beating Bayern is another matter. Bruno Lage’s side managed a 2-1 win at Farense on Saturday in preparation for this trip, but they will be forced to defend for long periods – unlike most of the games they play in Portugal. Backing Bayern to win by at least three goals in the game seems like a reasonable expectation of how the game will go.