German giants Bayern Munich take on Anderlecht in the Champions League next week, with the visitors requiring just a single point in order to secure their place in the knockout phase of the competition. The Belgium side have failed to register a single point in Europe so far this season, making them the major underdogs for victory.
Champions League – Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht – Wednesday 22nd November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5 at Ladbrokes |
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Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to Belgium in order to take on Anderlecht next week, with the German side still harbouring hopes of finishing top of Group B in the Champions League. With their opponents having failed to earn a single point from their four matches to date, without scoring even one goal in the process, Anderlecht will be looking to avoid another heavy defeat in Europe’s premier club competition. Despite Bayern being the firm favourites for victory, there are still plenty of appealing markets for punters to take advantage ahead of kick-off. Before we take a look at this, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Anderlecht Team News & Form
Despite having produced some good form during their run in the Europa League last season, Anderlecht have struggled to make any sort of impression in the Champions League this time around. Conceding 15 goals in their four matches, the Belgium giants sit rock-bottom of Group B, with Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s men having lost 5-0 to PSG last time around. Anderlecht have also made an indifferent start to the season domestically, winning just half of their opening 14 matches in Belgium. On-loan Everton man Henry Onyekuru is likely to start for the home side, alongside the likes of Andy Najar and Alexandru Chipciu.
Bayern Munich Team News & Form
Having already beaten Anderlecht earlier on in the season, Bayern Munich will be looking to confirm their qualification from Group B with just a point in Belgium. However, Jupp Heynckes’ team will be going all out for the win next week, with the German giants having looked in ominously good form over recent times. Having defeated rivals Dortmund 3-1 away from home before the international break, Bayern will head to Belgium full of confidence. The like of Robert Lewandowski, James Rodriguez and Arjen Robben could all line up for Bayern next week, as part of a star-studded starting eleven for the visitors.
Head to Head
The two teams have met three times in the past, with Bayern Munich having won twice from such encounters. The German side won 3-0 at the Allianz Arena earlier in the campaign, with their previous meetings coming back in 2008.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their previous encounter this season and their status in European football, it comes as little surprise that it is Bayern Munich who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The German side can be backed at odds of 3/10 with William Hill, while Ladbrokes has the home side at a price of 9/1.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Belgium, which can be found at best odds of 2/5 at Ladbrokes.