Champions League preview and odds: Bayern Munich vs Benfica

Published on: 01/04/2016

Champions League preview and odds: Bayern Munich vs Benfica

April 05, 2016 20:45pm - Allianz-Arena

Champions League

Second-favourites Bayern Munich will take on rank outsiders Benfica in the first leg of this Champions League Quarter-final clash at the Allianz-Arena in on Tuesday.

Bayern aiming for fifth straight semi-final

Bayern Munich can make it to the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth-straight season with a win over Benfica on Tuesday night. In total, they have appeared in 26 quarter-finals of which they have won 17 and lost nine.

The Germans are unbeaten at home in this year`s tournament, although they needed extra-time to overcome the challenge of Italian side Juventus. This will be the second year in a row that they have faced Portuguese opposition at this stage of the tournament. Last term, they came from behind in the first leg to secure a 6-1 victory over Porto.

Benfica eyeing first semi-final in 26 years

Benfica last reached the semi-finals of Europe`s elite competition back in 1990 when it was still known as the European Cup. In their most recent quarter-final appearance, they were beaten 3-1 on aggregate by English side Chelsea.

On the two previous occasions that they did make it to the semi-final stage (1988 and 1990), the Portuguese side progressed to the final. They come into this game having won 19 of their last 20 games in all competitions. Their only defeat in that time came against Porto back in February.

Team news

The home side will be without Joshua Kimmich, Arjen Robben, Holger Badstuber and Jerome Boateng, while Javi Martinez remains a doubt.

The visitors will be hampered by the absence of Julio Cesar, Lisandro Lopez, Nuno Santos and Luisao.

Recent form (All competitions)

Bayern Munchen: WWWDL

Benfica: WWWWW

Betting odds and tips

Benfica`s current form is impressive but Bayern have the form and experience in the competition. The Germans will be priced too short to win the first leg, so look at the goals market instead.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals at 4/7 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 01/04/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (01/04/2016 15:30:02) but are subject to change.