Fade Man United vs Bayern Munich
All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United and Bayern Munich face each other in the Group A derby of the Champions League. Our sportsbook offers the best markets and live betting in the European competitions. Read our match preview for tips on Champions League bet picks.
Do-or-Die for Manchester United
The Red Devils are not in control of their own fate going into the final round of Group A fixtures, which sees them bottom of the group and a point below the pair of Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
Victory is therefore essential for Manchester United, who was smashed 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. A win, combined with a draw in Denmark, would then see them through to the last 16, while a Europa League consolation spot is on the cards if one end of the bargain is not held up.
It feels like Erik ten Hag’s position is becoming increasingly tough and a bad defeat here could potentially further increase that pressure further. We can’t trust them enough in order to include them in our online betting picks.
The vast majority of Man United’s injured contingent will not be making their returns anytime soon. Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Amad Diallo are expected to sit this one out, despite the latter’s recent return to full training. Marcus Rashford,who has been consigned to the bench so far this month, is back from a European ban.
Bayern Munich: Nothing to Play for
The Old Trafford boss can take a little heart from the fact Bayern Munich has nothing to play for and may rest some big hitters for what is a dead rubber.
Thomas Tuchel’s side arguably had an even worse weekend than Man United, given they crashed to a shock 5-1 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt to leave them trailing Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen by four points.
That result could actually work against Ten Hag’s side as Bayern Munich fans will be demanding a response when Tuchel takes his team to Manchester, even though nothing is riding on the result. Still, Bayern is favored in the Las Vegas Champions League odds.
Their Bundesliga battering at Frankfurt was an especially painful experience for Serge Gnabry, who had only been on the field for five minutes as a substitute before succumbing to a major strain, which will keep him sidelined for a while.
Gnabry will take his place on the sidelines with Matthijs de Ligt, Bouna Sarr, Gabriel Marusic and Tarek Buchmann, but Man United fans cannot breathe too easy as the ex-Arsenal winger’s injury opens the door for Jamal Musiala to return to the starting lineup.
Bayern Munich Unbeaten in Champions League
Bayern has notched 11 goals in five Champions League matches, winning four times in the process; only five teams have better records. Manchester United has conceded seven goals in their last two games in the competition.
Both teams have scored in three of Bayern Munich’s last five matches. Harry Kane has struck 18 goals in 13 Bundesliga fixtures this season. The Red Devils won just one in nine head-to-heads against Bayern Munich, a 3-2 victory in April 2010.
Man United vs Bayern Munich Match Information
- Match: Man United (1-1-3) vs Bayern Munich (4-1-0)
- Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. ET
- Man United vs Bayern Munich Live Stream: Fubo.tv
Man United vs Bayern Munich Betting Picks for Dec. 12
The Bavarian giants enter this clash as slight favorites being priced at +133 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest Champions League odds while the goal line is set at three.
Bayern Munich only scored once in both of their last two Bundesliga games, but they have generally been prolific this season. On the other side, Man United’s defense has been pulled apart by Galatasaray, Newcastle United, Chelsea and Bournemouth, while the attack looks insipid and short of ideas.
Questions Of The Day
Can Manchester United Upset Bayern Munich and Deliver Value Bets?
As previously stated, this game is do-or-die for Man United, but given their internal issues and their defensive struggle, we can’t trust them here. It’s very important to check Bayern’s starting lineup, because they might rest many of their key players.
Will the Home-Field Advantage Benefit Manchester United vs Bayern Munich?
Bayern’s Champions League record is amazing and they managed to stay undefeated in the group stages for three consecutive years. Usually the home field should be an advantage but not this time.
