The UEFA Champions League is back in action this week with a new round of games, and on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium, Bayern Munchen will square off against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team in a crucial quarterfinal match.
Bayern Munchen vs. Manchester City: A Preview
Although Bayern Munchen presently leads the Bundesliga standings, they have not played at their peak level thus far this year. In a highly challenging match this week, the Bavarian team will want to step it up after edging SC Freiburg 1-0 over the weekend.
On the other side, Manchester City is currently in second place in the Premier League standings and has had a decent year thus far. The Cityzens defeated Southampton 4-1 in their last game, and they hope to repeat that performance this week.
Bayern Munchen vs. Manchester City Key Numbers and Head-to-Head
- In terms of their head-to-head record, Bayern Munchen and Manchester City are tied. Out of the six UEFA Champions League games they have played, they have each won three games.
- The only time Manchester City lost at home in the UEFA Champions League was in 2013 against Pep Guardiola’s team. Manchester City has won two of their three home matches against Bayern Munchen.
- Bayern Munchen has only lost two of their previous 10 away games in the UEFA Champions League against English opponents after a run of four losses in those games.
- Pep Guardiola has the best victory % of any manager who has participated in at least 30 games in the UEFA Champions League, having won 39 of his 72 knockout games as a manager.
Bayern Munchen vs. Manchester City Prediction
Despite having a superb roster at their disposal, Manchester City will face a difficult test this week. The Cityzens have played it safe in Europe and are determined to disprove their detractors this year.
Under Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munchen has made significant progress, but they must perform at their peak this week. Manchester City holds a minor advantage going into this matchup because they have been more reliable during the course of the season.
Prediction: Bayern Munchen 2-1 Manchester City