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RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich: prediction for the Champions League match
Red Bulls Salzburg take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday, February 16, in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. What to expect from this fixture? Below you can find our predictions for this match.
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Salzburg
AustriaRB Salzburg had a relatively easy group with Lille, Sevilla, and Wolfsburg as their opponents. The Bulls weren't the favourites to qualify for the playoffs, but managed to secure the second line, leaving Wolfsburg and Sevilla behind.
The hosts have been dominating the Austrian Bundesliga for the last few years. After 19 matches, Salzburg lead the standings with 48 points to their name. The second Wolfsberg are 14 points behind, so Matthias Jaissle's charges will most likely successfully defend their title.
Bayern Munich
GermanyBayern Munich cruised through the group stage of the Champions League. Julian Nagelsmann's team collected maximum points in six games. The 2nd Benfica were 10 points behind, and both Barcelona and Dynamo Kyiv were knocked out of the competition. Bayern netted 23 goals against their opponents, while allowing only three.
The visitors top the Bundesliga standings after 22 rounds. They have earned 52 points and secured a handicap of six points against Borussia Dortmund. In the last round, Bayern unexpectedly lost at VfL Bochum (2:4). That was their four defeat in the Bundesliga this season.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 5 games of RB Salzburg.
СтавкаBayern Munich to score in each half
In the last 4 games of Bayern, this bet won.
СтавкаRB Salzburg to score in 1st half
In the last 2 games, Bayern conceded in the first half.
Tip and bets
Bayern Munich have won all six Champions League games this season. On average, they scored almost four goals per game. They are a better team than the hosts and should win here due to their experience and superior quality.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Bayern
Two years ago, RB Salzburg played Bayern at the group stage. Back then, the Bulls conceded nine goals, but showed a decent performance on the offensive. The Austrian champions don't have a great defense, and Bayern will definitely get multiple chances to score. We are predicting a confident victory for the visitors.
Second bet - Bayern to win by 2 goals
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