Champions League: Tottenham vs Bayern Munich & Barcelona vs Inter Milan
The second match day of the Champions League group stages promises to be yet another entertaining night of football as Tottenham host German champions Bayern Munich and Italian giants Inter Milan travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona. All 4 sides are unbeaten after the opening round of matches but only Bayern won their opening game and these two clashes could have a big impact on which sides go ahead and top their respective groups.
UEFA Champions League
Tottenham vs Bayern Munich
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Match Winner Odds:
Tottenham
Last season’s Champions League finalists have endured a tough start to the campaign with only two Premier League wins under their belt so far from six games played. To make matters worse for Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two side Colchester United and only managed to draw their opening Champions League tie of the group against Greek side Olympiacos. With injuries to key players impacting them so far this term, they will be hoping Harry Kane can have a sustained run in the team and be fit and firing for this crucial tie.
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are unbeaten so far this season but sit 2 points behind bitter rivals Borussia Dortmund in the table. Nico Kovac’s men showed signs they are growing into the season last time out however with a comprehensive win over FC Koln. Bayern top Group B following their comfortable 3-0 opening day in over Red Star Belgrade and they will be keen to kick on and win their first Champions League title in six years. Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for Bayern as the Pole looks to continue his impressive scoring record in the Champions League.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides will fancy their chances coming into this one and have been banging in the goals lately.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.50
Robert Lewandowski is Bayern’s main man and tends to score on the big occasions.
Robert Lewandowski to score anytime – 1.49
Score Prediction:
Tottenham 1 – 1 Bayern Munich – 6.22
Result Prediction:
Tottenham will be eager to put their poor start to the season behind them and could well get a crucial point here against a well-oiled Bayern side.
The match to finish as a draw – 2.67
UEFA Champions League
Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Nou Camp
Match Winner Odds:
Barcelona
La Liga champions Barcelona will be looking to get their first win of the 2019-20 Champions League season against Inter Milan. Barca have endured a mixed start to the season domestically, losing twice from their opening 6 games and they were fortunate to come away from their opening group game with a draw against Dortmund last time out. As always, Lionel Messi will carry the principal goal threat for the Catalans as he looks to step up his recovery from injury.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are flying high at the top of Serie A and have a 100% record domestically this season. The manner of their Milan derby win against cross city rivals AC Milan last time out will be a huge cause for optimism for all associated with the club. They needed an injury time equaliser in their opening Champions League tie against Slavia Prague and they will be aware of the enormity of the task in front of them here.
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has hit the ground running at Inter and he will be relishing the opportunity to take on Barcelona on their home patch.
Odds and Predictions
Barcelona have struggled defensively this season and Inter have plenty of fire power in their ranks.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.56
Lionel Messi has consistently banged the goals in for Barcelona and he will be raring to go once more.
Lionel Messi to score anytime – 0.80
Score Prediction:
Barcelona 3 – 1 Inter Milan – 10.25
Result Prediction:
Inter Milan will arrive in Spain full of confidence and should trouble Barcelona but in front of their home fans, Barca should pick up three big points here.
Barcelona to win the match – 0.51
