Bayern Munich vs. Lazio Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Bayern Munich vs. Lazio

Bayern Munich, trailing by one goal after last month’s first leg in Rome, is set to attempt an overturn of Lazio’s lead in the Champions League last-16 on Tuesday.

As Lazio eyes a first quarter-final appearance in two decades, the German champions, who have reached that stage for three consecutive years, are aiming for a seventh European crown.

Despite breezing through Group A in the autumn, topping it by eight points, Bayern Munich faced an unexpected setback in their journey to the Champions League’s later stages with a 1-0 loss at Stadio Olimpico.

The turning point occurred in the second half when Dayot Upamecano’s red card led to conceding a penalty, converted calmly by Lazio captain Ciro Immobile.

Bayern Munich vs. Lazio

Adding to the challenges, Bayern’s manager Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bavaria in the summer, marking a potentially complicated conclusion to his tenure. While Tuchel achieved success with Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in recent Champions League campaigns, his time in Munich has been less smooth, with Bayern trailing Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and winning just one of their last five matches, including a recent 2-2 draw at Freiburg.

What to remember – Bayern Munich vs. Lazio

While both sides are not in their prime form, last month’s opener indicated that they are not as mismatched as pundits initially thought. Lazio has shown better performance in the Champions League than in Serie A this season, but their struggles on the road are evident.

Despite Bayern’s recent misfires, they possess enough firepower to capitalize on the situation.

Betting tip for Bayern Munich vs. Lazio

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that both teams will score in this match.