The 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal starts Tuesday, April 11, with the marquee clash from Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK, so we bring you the best Manchester City vs. Bayern betting pick and odds.
Manchester City – Bayern Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (11.4.2023)
While Manchester City are the strongest favorites to win the 2022-23 Champions League with their odds at 3.25 on bet365 Sportsbook, Bayern are right behind the Citizens with their odds at 4.50 to go all the way. We’re expecting a great battle in the first leg at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, so let’s take a closer look.
Manchester City vs. Bayern: Initial Situation
Manchester City topped Group F with 14 points (W4, D2) and a 14:2 goal difference. The Citizens eliminated RB Leipzig in the Round of 16, outscoring the Red Bulls 8-1 across two legs. On the other side, Bayern dominated Group C with six wins and an 18:2 goal difference. The Bavarians defeated PSG 3-0 on aggregate in the Round of 16.
Manchester City Stats & Form
The Citizens are rolling on an eight-game winning streak following Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing of Southampton in the English Premier League. Over their last four showings in all competitions, the Citizens have scored a whopping 21 goals while yielding just two in return. In the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Manchester City demolished RB Leipzig 7-0, and the Citizens have won nine straight matches in front of the home crowd.
Erling Haaland scored a brace against Southampton, and the 22-year-old striker now has a staggering 44 goals on his season tally. He’s bagged ten goals over six appearances in the Champions League. Julian Alvarez has scored 14 goals in 36 apps in all competitions, while Kevin De Bruyne is the team’s top assist-maker with 23 dishes in 38 matches.
Bayern Stats & Form
The Bavarians are coming off Saturday’s 1-0 road victory against Freiburg in the German Bundesliga. Over their previous ten games in all competitions, the Bavarians have recorded seven wins, three losses, and a 22:13 goal difference. Two of those three defeats have come on the road, 2-1 against Bayer Leverkusen and 3-2 versus Borussia Monchengladbach.
Bayern are missing their top scorer Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (17 goals in 28 apps this season), who’s recovering from a knee injury. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala will lead the way for the Bavarians at Etihad Stadium, and he’s accounted for 15 goals and 14 assists so far this season. Leroy Sane has 13 goals and eight dishes on his season tally, while Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane have combined for 23 goals and 16 dishes thus far.
Manchester City – Bayern: Head-to-Head
These two foes met in a friendly last summer, and Manchester City outlasted Bayern 1-0 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They met each other in the 2014-15 Champions League Group Stage, and each club emerged victorious at home. Bayern won 1-0, and Manchester City responded with a 3-2 victory.
Manchester City – Bayern Odds
The Citizens have been unstoppable lately, so the bookmakers are expecting them to win the first leg at home. Bet365 Sportsbook offers 1.75 odds on the hosts, whereas the Citizens sit at 1.85 on Unibet Sportsbook. Both Teams to Score YES pays 1.60 with BetVictor.
Although both teams own plenty of dangerous attacking weapons, I would stay away from the totals. It’s the first leg, so we could easily see them take a patient, cautious approach. I would go with the hosts to win, as they’ve been outstanding of late, whereas the Bavarians have struggled a bit, especially on the road. As I’ve mentioned, Bayern have conceded 13 goals over their last ten matches and will have a tall task to keep Erling Haaland quiet.
Betting tip and prediction: Manchester City – Bayern (11.4.2023)