Prediction: Manchester United vs Bayern Munich

Verdict: Bayern Munich draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster

Knowing that only three points will be good enough in their bid to punch a Champions League knockout stage ticket, Manchester United will welcome Bayern Munich to Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, while Manchester United might have snatched an eye-catching 2-1 victory against historic rivals Chelsea last week, Erik ten Hag’s men immediately came crashing back down to earth a few days ago. Putting in what was an infamous performance at Old Trafford as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Bournemouth, it is no secret that the former Ajax boss has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Only continuing to show a string of glaring issues this season, the Premier League heavyweights have also endured a major European struggle this year. Opening their Champions League finale sat rock-bottom of the Group A standings after collecting just four points from their five appearances, Manchester United know that nothing less than a blockbuster victory will be enough here. However, while the Reds might be seeking a historic miracle in midweek, ten Hag’s side will be bracing themselves for a stern examination.

Team News

All still dealing with respective injury issues, Manchester United will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia. Likewise, while ex-Real Madrid superstar Casemiro might have recently returned to first-team training, the Brazilian international is not expected to feature here.

Forced to settle for a spot on the bench against Bournemouth over the weekend, summer recruit Rasmus Hojlund looks set for a full recall on Tuesday night. The former Atalanta striker will replace Anthony Martial in the final third.

Bayern Munich

As for the visitors, putting in their own nightmare performance over the weekend as they eventually slumped to an infamous 5-1 drumming away at Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite suffering a first Bundesliga defeat of the season, Thomas Tuchel’s squad have continued to receive a string of plaudits since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. Enjoying a major Champions League flurry and breezing their way to the knockout stage without breaking much of a sweat, the former Chelsea boss has seen his side muster 13 points from their five Group A appearances. Tipped as a genuine European contender in the New Year, Bayern will also be excited by their most recent showdown against Tuesday’s hosts. Landing an action-packed 4-3 victory when they welcomed United to the Allianz back on September 20th, Tuchel’s side will be seeking a repeat performance here.

Team News

Making a string of chances away at Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend, the trio of Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala and Raphael Guerreiro should be handed a full recall at Old Trafford. However, dealing with a long-term knee injury and not expected to feature again for the remainder of the season, Bayern Munich will be without Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt on Tuesday night.

In the midst of what has been a record-breaking romp since arriving from Tottenham over the summer and already notching 18 Bundesliga strikes, England skipper Harry Kane will spearhead Bayern’s charge here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Manchester United and Bayern Munich met for their reverse Group A showdown on September 20th, Tuchel’s side collected a 4-3 victory at the Allianz.
• Likewise, the reigning German giants have collected 13 points from their five Champions League appearances this season.
• However, the Red Devils have recorded just a single victory from their five Champions League appearances.
• England skipper Harry Kane has notched four goals in his five European performances this season.
• Manchester United have shipped a staggering 14 strikes in their five Group A appearances.

Conclusion

While Bayern Munich might have slumped to a woeful 5-1 drumming at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend, the German giants will be confident of making another Champions League statement here. Already breezing their way to the knockout stage and collecting 13 points from their five Group A appearances, Tuchel’s side will be looking to cash in on a Manchester United squad who are enduring another public nightmare. Landing a 4-3 victory when they welcomed the Red Devils to Munich back on September 20th, we are expecting an away draw no bet at Old Trafford.

Verdict: Bayern Munich draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster