New Barca boss Hansi Flick faces his old club this week in Europe’s elite club competition. Our Barcelona vs Bayern Munich prediction and UEFA Champions League betting tips consider whether or not he can inspire a win for the in-form Catalans.
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Barcelona vs Bayern Munich prediction: Lewandowski to strike in high-scoring home win
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Key stats
- Our Barcelona vs Bayern Munich betting tips take into account that the Spanish league leaders have won all five home games this term, scoring exactly four goals per game on average.
- After a strong start under Vincent Kompany, Bayern have won just one of their last four in all competitions.
- Matches involving the Bavarians this season, average 4.70 goals per game.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Bayern Munich
Both sides are stacked full of attacking talents and the game will feature two of the best finishers in the business in the shape of Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane.
Everything points to this being a game that will produce goals. While Bayern have had much the better of the recent meetings, it's a much stronger Barca this term and the Flick effect could spell trouble for his old side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barca the slight favourites
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the marginal favourites according to the Barcelona vs Bayern Munich odds with an implied probability of 43.5% that they win this match.
Barca made it nine wins from 10 in La Liga this term, with an impressive 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday as Lewandowski and Pablo Torre both scored twice.
As for Bayern, they bounced back from a dip in form, cruising to a 4-0 weekend victory over Stuttgart, with Kane registering a hat-trick.
For more of the best picks, today’s football betting tips look at the upcoming action in Europe and beyond.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayern domination
Our Barcelona vs Bayern Munich prediction suggests there may finally be some joy for fans of the Catalan club on Wednesday, following a run of six straight victories for the Bundesliga side.
That run of Bayern domination includes an 8-2 victory at the quarter-final stage in 2020 when Flick was the architect of Barca’s most humiliating European night.
UEFA Champions League 26/10/22
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UEFA Champions League 13/09/22
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UEFA Champions League 08/12/21
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UEFA Champions League 14/09/21
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UEFA Champions League 14/08/20
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Barcelona preview: Midfield injury issues easing
Midfielders Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Fermin Lopez are available again now after injuries. Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres are still out.
Predicted Lineup: Pena (GK), Balde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Kounde, Pedri, Casado, Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal & Lewandowski
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
W Real Madrid 3 Barcelona 4 UEFA Champions League 06/05/25
L Inter Milan 4 Barcelona 3 Spain La Liga 03/05/25
W Valladolid 1 Barcelona 2 UEFA Champions League 30/04/25
D Inter Milan 3 Barcelona 3 Spain Copa del Rey 26/04/25
W Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 3
Bayern Munich preview: Musiala a major doubt
The visitors have a big concern over Jamal Musiala who is struggling with a hip issue. Aleksandar Pavlovic also picked up an injury at the weekend which will rule him out.
Predicted Lineup: Neuer (GK), Davies, Min-Jae, Upamecano, Guerreiro, Kimmich, Palhinha, Olise, Muller, Gnabry & Kane
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W Borussia M'gladbach 0 Bayern Munich 2 Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D RB Leipzig 3 Bayern Munich 3 Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W Mainz 0 Bayern Munich 3 Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
W Heidenheim 0 Bayern Munich 4 UEFA Champions League 16/04/25
D Inter Milan 2 Bayern Munich 2
Player to watch – Robert Lewandowski
It has been a stunning start to the new season from Lewandowski. The veteran striker is playing the best football of his Barca career to date, with 14 goals in 12 appearances in all competitions.
Lewandowski striking early
A huge 79% of the Barca frontman’s goals this term have come before the break. He has scored the opening goal in five of his team’s last six matches.