Five-time European Champions Bayern Munich host Turkish side Besiktas in the Champions League, with both sides looking to record a positive result in the firsts leg of their Round of 16 tie. The hosts are the undoubted favourites to reach the next phase of the competition, however their opponents have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament so far, meaning that they cannot be taken lightly ahead of kick-off.
Champions League – Bayern Munich v Besiktas – Allianz Arena, Munich – Tuesday 20th February – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/2 at Ladbrokes |
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Bayern Munich will go head-to-head Besiktas at the Allianz Arena later this month, with the hosts hoping to earn a first-leg lead in front of their home fans. The Bundesliga giants have a whole host of star names to call upon, while Besiktas will be hoping to rediscover the form which saw them finish top of Group G. For those still unsure of who to back ahead of the match, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the German champions.
Bayern Munich Team News & Form
Bayern Munich have won their last five Bundesliga matches, leaving them 18 points clear at the top of the standings. Manager Jupp Heynckes has certainly lifted the German side following his re-appointment, with Bayern having won five of their six Group B matches in order to reach this stage of the competition. The likes of Robert Lewandowski and James Rodriguez provide significant attacking threats for the hosts, while goalkeeper Manuel Neur is a long-term absentee.
Besiktas Team News & Form
Besiktas were held to a 2-2 draw away at Bursaspor in the Turkish Super Lig last time around, a result which leaves them six point behind league leaders Istanbul Basaksehir. Manager Şenol Güneş will be more than aware of the task facing his team, however the experience of players such as Pepe, Ricardo Quaresma and Alvaro Negredo offers them a chance of causing an upset. However, former top scorer Cenk Tosun has now moved on to Everton in the Premier League, meaning that there is a void to fill when it comes to scoring goals.
Head to Head
The upcoming meeting between Bayern Munich and Besiktas will be the first ever competitive clash between the duo, meaning that no conclusions can be made in terms of their head-to-head record.
Bayern Munich v Besiktas – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their fantastic home record and record in the Champions League over recent years, it comes as little surprise that it is Bayern Munich who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The Bundesliga side can be backed for victory at odds of 1/7 with bookmaker PaddyPower, while those looking to back a surprise win for Besiktas can take advantage of odds of 29/2 at the same platform. Meanwhile, a draw can be found at odds of 11/2 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip Bayern Munich v Besiktas
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on over 2.5 goals being scored during the 90 minutes at the Allianz Arena, a market that is available at odds of 19/40 at Ladbrokes.