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Champions League: Bayern Munich vs Manchester United
Kickoff
Time: 2023-09-21 03:00 (HKT)
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REUTERS/ANGELIKA WARMUTH
Bayern
Munich, known as the dominant force in the Bundesliga, have consistently been a
contender in the Champions League. They have achieved success in the
competition, winning the Champions League title on six occasions in the past.
In the current season, Bayern Munich continue to exert their dominance in the
Bundesliga. In their most recent league match, they secured a 2-2 draw at home
against Bayer Leverkusen. With three wins and one draw in four league matches,
Bayern Munich remain unbeaten, showcasing an impressive performance. During the
summer transfer window, Bayern Munich made a substantial investment to acquire
Harry Kane. The arrival of the England captain has filled the void left by
former player Robert Lewandowski. Kane has already made a significant impact,
scoring four goals and providing one assist. Furthermore, Bayern Munich have
scored a total of 11 goals in the first four league rounds while conceding only
four. This demonstrates their strong performance and balance in both attacking
and defensive aspects of the game.
Source:
REUTERS/MOLLY DARLINGTON
Manchester
United’s return to the Champions League after a long absence has not been
accompanied by a strong performance this season. In their most recent league
match, they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home against Brighton. With only two wins
and three losses in the first five rounds, their performance has been
disappointing. Despite having a talented and star-studded line-up, Manchester
United have appeared weak on the field. Some criticism has been directed
towards head coach Erik ten Hag, suggesting that he relies too heavily on the
individual abilities of the star players, neglecting the importance of
teamwork. They also seems to struggle with decision-making and handling
critical moments in matches. Internal issues have further added to Manchester
United’s challenges. They recently resolved the problem concerning Mason
Greenwood, but now the issue surrounding Jadon Sancho has resurfaced.
Additionally, there have been speculations and rumours surrounding Antony.
These ongoing distractions make it difficult for them to find stability and
success.
Bayern
Munich are expected to have a superior performance compared to Manchester
United this season, both in terms of offense and defence. Manchester United, on
the other hand, are currently struggling and facing various internal and
external issues. Considering these factors, Bayern Munich, playing at home, are
anticipated to defeat Manchester United and secure all three points.
Bayern
Munich’s Last 5 Games: DWWWL
23-09-16
Bayern Munich 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
23-09-03
Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Bayern Munich
23-08-27
Bayern Munich 3-1 Augsburg
23-08-19
Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich
23-08-13
Bayern Munich 0-3 RB Leipzig
Manchester
United’s Last 5 Game: LLWLW
23-09-16
Manchester United 1-3 Brighton
23-09-03
Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United
23-08-26
Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
23-08-20
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Manchester United
23-08-15
Manchester United 1-0 Wolves
Head To Head
Record:
18-08-06
Bayern Munich 1-0 Manchester United
14-04-10
Bayern Munich 3-1 Manchester United
14-04-02
Manchester United 1-1 Bayern Munich
10-04-08
Manchester United 3-2 Bayern Munich
10-03-31
Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester United
Prediction: Bayern Munich to win