Bayern vs Benfica: Bayern Munich aim to secure qualification in the Champions League when they face Benfica on Wednesday in Group E on MD 4.
Match Details:
Teams: Bayern vs Benfica
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Date: Wednesday 3rd November, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Bayern Munich comes into this after a 5-2 away pummelling of Union Berlin in the Bundesliga and will aim to continue their brilliance in the UCL as well.
Lewandowski led the way with 2 goals while Sane, Coman and Muller also found the back of the net in the rout.
The Bavarian side remain top of the Bundesliga table with 25 points from 10 matches.
On the other hand, Benfica played out a 1-1 draw against Estoril away in the Liga Portugal where Verissimo and Loreintz scored for either side.
This ensured successive draws and keeps Benfica in 3rd place on the league table with 25 points.
In the Champions League, these two sides met on MD 3 where Bayern Munich won 4-0 away with Sane scoring twice followed by goals from Everton (og) and Lewandowski.
Bayern and Benfica are placed 1st and 2nd in Group E with 9 and 4 points respectively.
Form Guide
Bayern: WWWLW
Benfica: WLWDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Union Berlin 2-5 Bayern
Estoril 1-1 Benfica
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Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Bayern vs Benfica in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony Six/HD.
Team News
Choupo-Moting is still out due to knee injury while Ulreich returned to training recently but is still on the recovery path.
For the visitors; Almeida, Dias, Seferovic, Pinho and Lazaro are out of contention due to injuries.
Bayern possible 11:
Neuer, Pavard, Süle, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kimmich, Sabitzer, Gnabry, Müller, Sané and Lewandowski
Benfica possible 11:
Vlachodimos, Vertonghen, Otamendi, Verissimo, Grimaldo, Mario, Weigl, Goncalves, Nunez, Yaremchuk and Silva
Prediction: Bayern 3-0 Benfica
Bayern Munich is a formidable side as always and will look to make it 4 in 4. With their exhilarating form and consistency, they look far too strong for any side in the group.
Benfica’s loss to them in MD 3 would have hit their confidence but we still expect them to give it their all.
The Bavarians are favourites and should complete the job.
Players to watch out for: Gnabry, Sané, Silva and Yaremchuk.
