Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 08/05/2024
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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 08/05/2024

Kai Edvard Iliev Kai Edvard Iliev

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Real Madrid vs Bayern MunichMay 8, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
Real Madrid odds-109
Bayern Munich odds+275
Draw+295
Over\Under3 -108/-110

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich. Shape of the Teams.

The winner of this tie will likely win the Champions League final, but Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have vastly different realities – and only one can progress. 

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Real Madrid just clinched the title in La Liga. The Spaniards secured three points against Cádiz (3-0), while Barcelona lost the Catalan Derby against Girona (4-2). 

While Madrid celebrates, Bayern Munich finds itself in a very different reality, an almost depressing one. Second-placed Stuttgart outclassed Bayern with flair, winning 3-1. Although the league title in Germany was already decided, it was yet another bitter blow for the Bavarians.

Thomas Tuchel’s future at the club remains uncertain, but Bayern’s bipolarity suggests the Santiago Bernabeu will see a very different Bayern than the one recently on display in Germany. The first leg could not separate the two European giants (2-2). Although the Bavarians were not dominated, Madrid’s home advantage in the Champions League could see the odds turn in their favour. 

In terms of injuries, Real Madrid has better luck, with only Tchouaméni uncertain. Bayern Munich faces a different story. Both Eric Dier and Matthijs de Ligt are doubtful, while Guerreiro and Kingsley Coman are ruled out.

Kim Min-jae is expected to start despite being scapegoated by Thomas Tuchel for his mistakes against Real Madrid in the first clash. The South Korean defender was initially ignored by the German manager until De Ligt’s injury forced him to rely on the ex-Napoli star. 

The big question is whether Tuchel trusts him after the fiasco of the first leg on such a crucial night. The German manager is known to clash with his players and the administration, but this isn’t an ideal time to air their grievances in the media.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Match Info

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Prediction

If there is a king of the Champions League, it’s undeniably Real Madrid. The Spaniards hold the most titles in the competition’s history. With a healthy squad and the domestic title in their pocket, Madrid can now fully focus on the Champions League, possibly on their way to their 15th UCL title. If ‘Los Blancos’ advance, they will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund.

Despite Real Madrid being the favourite, Bayern’s chances should not be overlooked. Thomas Tuchel isn’t just any manager – he is one of the most respected in Europe. In the first leg, Bayern looked like the dominant force on many occasions, often coming close to clinching the victory. 

Few teams have troubled Carlo Ancelotti’s side, a testament to Tuchel’s meticulous opponent analysis. By moving Kimmich to right-back, Bayern created a defensive wall that Madrid found difficult to tear apart. 

The midfield battle will likely decide it all. Unless Bayern overwhelms them with fast transitions, Madrid has a large advantage with Toni Kroos leading the midfield. Bayern’s primary weakness is the lack of a defensive midfielder, while Madrid’s major concerns remain Musiala and Kane. As long as the Spaniards occupy the central channels, it will be quite difficult for Bayern to advance up the pitch.

The pattern of Kroos unleashing the ball for Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to run into was evident (leading to the first goal), and it will be a major theme in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu as well. Madrid is all about momentum, and ten seconds are enough to create a goal out of nothing, a point Tuchel acknowledged in his press conference last week.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Betting Tip

The previous leg was packed with goals, but it’s unlikely that the return game will descend into chaos.

Madrid would prefer a more controlled game, where sustaining pressure is the pathway to success. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, would prefer to exploit the wings, targeting Ferland Mendy’s shortcomings through combinations of Sané, Musiala, and Kane to create dangerous opportunities inside Madrid’s box. 

However, with Toni Kroos dictating play and linking up with Vinícius, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, Madrid is likely to open the score first due to the control that Kroos provides. Once Madrid takes the lead, Bayern will be forced to take risks, playing into Madrid’s counterattacking advantage.

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