Lazio vs Bayern Munich betting preview: Best odds and predictions for Champions League clash
LAZIO host Bayern Munich in the 1st leg of their Round of 16 Champions League clash on Wednesday.
The Italians will be hoping to take a lead to Germany. But Munich will be determined to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 Bundesliga defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last Saturday and won’t be easy to beat.
Quick betting tips for Lazio vs Bayern Munich
- Bayern to win and over 2.5 goals – 6/4 with Spreadex
- Harry Kane to score anytime – Evens with bet365
- Lazio to get over 39.5 booking points – 2/1 with Sky Bet
Lazio vs Bayern Munich odds
Here are the latest match odds for Lazio vs Bayern Munich from our top-rated football bookies. Odds are subject to change.
Lazio vs Bayern Munich betting preview
Lazio are having a disappointing time in Serie A. Last season, they finished second. This season, they are currently down in 8th position, five points off the Champions League places and a mammoth 23 points behind league leaders, Internazionale.
In recent weeks, fans of the club have seen a mixed bag of results. The euphoria of beating local rivals Roma 1-0 in the quarter-final of the Coppa Italia was quickly muted by more recent results like the 3-1 defeat to Atalanta.
In their most recent fixture, Lazio defeated Cagliari 3-1 on the road last Saturday.
Opponents Bayern Munich sit second in the Bundesliga.
On Saturday, they were well beaten by league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, meaning the current champions are five points behind Xavi Alonso’s unbeaten team and in danger of not winning their domestic league this year.
The Champions League is a different proposition though, and Munich knows how to get the job done. Even a slightly under-par Bayern should have too much for Lazio.
Lazio vs Bayern Munich key stats
- Lazio and Munich have only ever met twice before. That was also at the Round of 16, back in the 2020/21 season. Munich won the 1st leg 4-1 at the Stadio Olimpico and then beat the Italians 2-1 in the return leg in Germany.
- Lazio has only won one of their last four matches. That was the 3-1 victory over Cagliari on Saturday.
- Munich has won four of their six games since the Bundesliga resumed after its winter break. The losses were at home to Werder (1-0) and away to Leverkusen (3-0).
- The Germans have won 16 of their last 20 matches in all competitions. So their form isn’t too bad, despite the humbling loss to Leverkusen.
- Lazio has Nicolò Rovella available after suspension. There are doubts about Patric and Mattia Zaccagni. Both may play. But it’s debatable how fit they are.
- The Italians will be captained by striker Ciro Immobile, who scored his 200th Serie A goal last weekend.
- Munich will likely change their back three of Dayot Upamecano, Eric Dier and Kim Min-Jae, which failed so miserably against Leverkusen at the weekend. Matthijs de Ligt will likely return for the trip to Rome.
Lazio vs Bayern Munich best bets
Check out our best bets for Lazio vs Bayern Munich. The odds we use are from the best sportsbooks per our expert reviews. Odds in the bettings tips are also subject to change.
Bayern to win and over 2.5 goals (Sky Bet)
Lazio have conceded in three of their last four games, and Munich haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last three.
Tactics will differ for the first of a two-legged contest. But we would expect Lazio to be looking to take a lead to Bavaria and maybe a bit open in their approach.
Bayern to win with over 2.5 goals at 6/4 with Sky Bet looks worth a bet.
Back Bayern to win and over 2.5 goals at 6/4 with Sky Bet
Harry Kane to score anytime (bet365)
Harry Kane moved to Germany for nights like this and will be hoping he can replicate his outstanding domestic form in Europe’s elite club competition. The England striker also has four goals and three assists to his name so far in the Champions League this season.
The even-money available on Kane might not last too long. He is as short as 4/5 elsewhere, so get it quick.
Back Harry Kane to score anytime at evens with bet365
Lazio to get over 39.5 booking points (Spreadex)
Lazio is a team that regularly falls foul of referees both domestically and on the European stage. In Italy, they are in the top five worst offenders. And in Europe, Matias Vecino alone has picked up three cards in five starts this season.
The Italians are likely to be put under a lot of pressure tonight. And it could be the case that they find themselves in the position of having to take one for the team a bit more than usual.
Back Lazio to have over 39.5 booking points at 2/1 with Spreadex
How to watch Lazio vs Bayern Munich
- Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy.
- Time: 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, February 14th.
- Where to watch: TNT Sports 1.
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