Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 Champions League sees another blockbuster League Phase game take place at the Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic in Barcelona as 5 times winners FC Barcelona take on 6 times winners Bayern Munich on Wednesday October 23rd at 20:00 GMT. The home side kicked off their Champions League campaign with an away defeat in Monaco before hammering BSC Young Boys 5-0 on Matchday 2, while Bayern demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 on matchday 1 of their Champions League season before suffering a late 0-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on matchday 2.
Our 3 Predictions for FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
In this section of our FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich prediction, we will offer you 3 betting tips that might help if you decide to have a bet on FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich.
- 1st prediction: FC Barcelona to win – 2.06 with 10Bet
- 2nd prediction: Total Goals: Over 2.5 – 1.36 with Betarno
- 3rd prediction: FC Barcelona to win and Both Teams to Score – 3.86 with Highbet.
1st Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: FC Barcelona to Win – 2.06 with 10Bet
Despite a dismal record against Bayern, I think Barca should have enough to get over the line and inflict a second straight away defeat to the German giants in the Champions League given the strength of their home form so far this season.
2nd Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Total Goals: Over 2.5 – 1.36 with Betarno
Given the strength of both these teams in the attacking third of the pitch, I would fully expect there to be plenty of opportunities for both sides to find the back of the net on October 23rd. The over 2.5 goals scored market looks very appealing in that case.
3rd Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Both Teams to Score – 1.31 with Highbet
As has already been mentioned, I think Barcelona will come out on top in their League Phase meeting with Bayern Munich on October 23rd. I expect both sides to score in the match, so the both teams to score prediction makes most appeal to me in this match.
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Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head
FC Barcelona have had an impressive start to life under former Bayern boss Hansi Flick so far this season winning 9 of the 11 matches they have played in all competitions. Their home form in particular has been very good, winning all 4 matches, including on matchday 2 of the Champions League when they defeated BSC Young Boys 5-0.
I expect that home form to be maintained against a Bayern side that suffered a 0-1 defeat to Villa in England on matchday 2 of the Champions League. Vincent Kompany’s men sit top of the Bundesliga after 6 matches winning 4 of them, scoring 20 goals in those 6 League matches.
As two of the most successful sides in the competition’s history, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have played 13 times in Champions League history, with the German side winning an astonishing 10 of those meetings, Barca have won twice while there has been 1 draw between the two teams.
Both sides have been full of goals so far this season and I would expect there to be more goals when they face off on October 23rd. I think in front of their home crowd though, Barcelona may just have too much and I can see Hansi Flick getting one over his former side and leading Barca to what would be a rare win over their German rivals.
Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
- Location: Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic, Barcelona
- Date: Wednesday October 23rd at 20:00 GMT
- TV Channel: DAZN
Probable lineups FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
FC Barcelona will more than likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation. The manager has set up with for the majority of his time in charge so far.
FC Barcelona lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: I. Pena
Right Back: J. Kounde
Centre Back: P. Cubarsi
Centre Back: I. Martinez
Left Back: A. Balde
Central Midfield: P. Torre
Central Midfield: M. Casado
Central Midfield: Pedri
Right Wing: L. Yamal
Left Wing: Raphinha
Striker: R. Lewandowski
Injured/Suspended: Marc-Andre ter Stegen with a patellar tendon rupture, Ferran Torres with a Hamstring issue, Ronald Araujo with a hamstring problem, Andreas Christensen with an Achilles issue and Gavi with a cruciate injury will all miss the clash with Bayern.
Coach: Hansi Flick
Bayern Munich lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bayern will also probably line-up with 4-2-3-1 formation that Kompany has used since his arrival with the aim of the team to dominate the ball as much as possible.
Goalkeeper: M. Neuer
Right Back: J. Kimmich
Centre Back: D. Upamecano
Centre Back: M. Kim
Left Back: A. Davies
Central Midfield: A. Pavlovic
Central Midfield: J. Palhinha
Right Wing: L. Sane
Attacking Midfield: M. Olise
Left Wing: S. Gnabry
Striker: H. Kane
Injured/Suspended: Jamal Musiala is a doubt for the Barcelona game with a hip injury. He joins right back Sascha Boey, new centre back Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic on the Bayern injury list.
Coach: Vincent Kompany