Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Prediction

Saturday evening’s Champions League last-16 clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea will feel like little more than a formality. The Bundesliga champions have a three-goal cushion from their first leg victory in west London and host a depleted Blues side this weekend.

Will they finish what they started with ruthless aplomb on Saturday? Or can Frank Lampard’s men complete mission impossible – or at the very least, deliver an admirable display considering the circumstances. Read my match preview, for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Betting Tips

It’s fair to say that Bayern and Chelsea are in completely different periods of their respective development in early August. While one side managed to clinch a record eighth successive league title, the other qualified for UCL football on the final day of their campaign.

Some questionable officiating decisions stung Lampard’s men, but they only had themselves to blame in this summer’s FA Cup Final. Losing to London rivals Arsenal in a genuine opportunity for silverware would have hurt, though injured personnel compounded a forgettable evening.

Cesar Azpilicueta (hamstring), Christian Pulisic (thigh) and Pedro (shoulder) were all in the wars against Mikel Arteta’s men. It means they travel to Munich with even slimmer chances of recovering a seemingly insourmountable deficit, considering existing suspensions.

Marcos Alonso and Jorginho are both unavailable for selection through yellow card bans, while Arsenal-linked Willian is listed as doubtful. By contrast, Hansi Flick’s only selection headache surrounds the fitness of Benjamin Pavard (ankle), who sustained an injury in training.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Correct Score Predictions

Lampard could put out a second-string side for this fixture and wouldn’t be criticised, such is the challenge at stake.

Up against a red-hot Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry and co, this could be ugly for Saturday’s visitors. I’m going for a routine Bayern victory, as they look to book their place in the quarter-finals.