Turkish giants Besiktas have blown away all before them in the Champions League this season but they look to be taking a big step up in class as they travel to Munich to take on Bayern, who have been in ominous form of late. Besiktas topped group G ahead of the likes of FC Porto and Monaco whilst Bayern finished 2nd in group B behind high-flying Paris Saint Germain.
UEFA Champions League – Bayern Munich vs Besiktas – Allianz Arena, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/2 at Ladbrokes |
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FC Bayern
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Despite changing manager this term, Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga – with 56 points from their opening 22 games and they currently sit 18 points clear of the chasing pack. Their impressive performances of late will be encouraging for Jupp Heynckes’s men, who will be keen to repeat their feats of 2013 and win the Champions League. Robert Lewandowski has notched 22 goals in all competitions for Bayern and the Pole has become a firm favourite with the Munich faithful.
Besiktas
With an expensively assembled squad, Besiktas have defied the odds to reach the last 16 of the Champions League this season. Domestically, Şenol Güneş’s men sit 4th in the Turkish Super League and have a 4 point deficit to make up on Galatasaray in pursuit of the league title. Alvaro Negredo has notched 12 goals for his new club this term and he will be keen to keep his good run going here.
Bayern Munich vs Besiktas Head to Head
This is the first competitive meeting between the sides and it promises to be a highly entertaining encounter. The return leg will be played at the Vodafone Stadium on Wednesday March 14th.
Bayern Munich vs Besiktas Odds and Predictions
Both sides have impressed in the Champions League this season and Besiktas will want to take the game to Bayern.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong outside bet at 6/5 with Ladbrokes.
This should be an open game between two attacking sides.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 4/9 with Sky Bet.
Robert Lewandowski is Bayern’s talisman and he will want to add to his goal tally of 22 for the season here.
Robert Lewandowski to score anytime looks a good bet at 7/10 with UniBet.
Bayern will be buoyed by home advantage and will want to put the contest to bed as quickly as possible.
Bayern Munich to win the game is a banker bet at 1/6 with Betway.
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 3 – 1 Besiktas – 12/1 with Betbright.
Top Bayern Munich vs Besiktas Betting Tip
Besiktas topped their group and will trouble Bayern but the Germans have all the experience and knowhow at Champions League level. Bayern Munich to win the match and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 15/8 with William Hill.