The most awaited match of the group stage kicks off soon. In this Tuesday’s match, at 4 pm (Brasilia time), for the 2nd round of group C, striker Robert Lewandowski, now at Barça, meets the former club at the Munich Arena, in the striker’s first meeting with the former team. .
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has two absences for the game against Barcelona: Kingsley Coman (thigh injury) and Bouna Sarr (injury to the patellar tendon of one knee) did not train and are not available.
Bayern Munich’s attack could start with Mané, Sané, Gnabry and Muller. However, Jamal Musiala, who has eight games, six goals and two assists, can also start among the holders.
In this Tuesday’s duel, Xavi should have at least five changes in the starting lineup in relation to the team that thrashed Cádiz, at the weekend, for the Spanish Championship.
Starting with the defense, defenders Koundé and Eric Garcia should return, in the vacancies of Bellerín and Piqué. In midfield, the only change should be the departure of Frenkie De Jong for the entrance of Pedri. Finally, in the attack, Lewandowski and Dembélé should return and make a trio with Raphinha. Ferran Torres and Depay return to the bench.
Both teams score: yes
There are two teams that play forward, so we can expect goals from both sides. Of the two games they played at home in the championship, Bayern Munich conceded goals in one. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that we will have goals from both teams, mainly due to the need for Barcelona to win to qualify.
Total above 2.5: yes
As said before, there are two teams that play upwards. With 19 goals scored in 5 games, Bayern shouldn’t have much trouble scoring goals at home. Barcelona, in turn, need the points, generating opportunities for themselves and more space for the opponent. Therefore, the tendency is for us to have at least 2 goals in the match.
Less than 10 corners: Bayern Munich’s average number of corners in the Champions League is five per match. Considering that away from home, Barcelona’s offensive productivity drops, the most likely scenario is that the rate of corners in this match will be relatively low.
