Bayern Munich vs Lazio Preview & Betting Tips - Tuchel's Future Hangs In The Balance Ahead of UCL Clash

By Nikhil Kalro

04 Mar 2024

Nikhil Kalro 04 Mar 2024

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Unexpected loss for Bayern to Lazio in first leg of Round of 16, UEFA Champions League
Key players missing for Bayern adds challenge, yet possess a strong home record
Lazio's poor away record could hinder their winning streak
Bayern's Champions League progress hangs in the balance.

Ciro Immobile celebrates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Lazio and Bayern (Getty Images)

The pressure is on Bayern Munich in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie with Lazio.

Pundits predicted the Bundesliga giants to breeze past an Italian club ranked ninth in Serie A. However, fortune favored the brave in Rome almost three weeks ago when Lazio clinched a surprise 1-0 win over the six-time Champions League winners.

That evening, Lady luck was with Lazio when Dayot Upamecano’s challenge on Gustav Isaksen inside the Bayern penalty area was deemed worthy of a red card.

Down to ten men, the 33-time Bundesliga champions subsequently went a goal down after Ciro Immobile sent Manuel Neuer the wrong way from the spot as his side held on to nab a vital win at home.

Despite winning the home leg, Lazio are not favorites to win the tie. A full-strength Bayern side can easily overturn the slender one-goal advantage at the Allianz Arena.

However, the hosts will be without multiple key players. Upamecano will miss the game due to his suspension, while Leroy Sane is also out due to a Tendon injury.

Sane’s absence could make Bayern weak, as the winger has scored eight and assisted 11 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season.

Still, Bayern will be a tough nut to crack for Lazio. The hosts have lost just once at home this season in the Bundesliga. In the Champions League, Bayern won two and drew one during the group stage.

Meanwhile, Lazio’s away record in the same competition has been poor. They have won just one away game and lost two during the group stage.

The club has won six out of 14 on the road in the domestic league, drawing one and losing seven. Immobile is their leading scorer but has only scored six goals in 23 Serie A appearances.

Bayern will be furious after their recent slump. The club has won just one of their last five games in all competitions. They have fallen behind in the race for their 34th Bundesliga title, and if they do not recover in the next match, their Champions League voyage will come to an early and unexpected end.

Bayern vs Lazio Tips & Prediction

There is a lot at stake for Thomas Tuchel in the next match. He could lose his job if Bayern fail to get past Lazio.

Mathys Tel and Jamal Musiala are expected to start down the flanks with Harry Kane up front. Thomas Muller will play just behind the former Tottenham striker.

Meanwhile, Maurizio has no fresh injury concerns. Nicola Rovella and Patric are the only two players on the injury list.

However, the intimidating atmosphere in Munich could unsettle the visitors, and the desperation for victory could guide Bayern to glory.

Verdict

Bayern Munich v Lazio

The intimidating atmosphere in Munich could unsettle the visitors, and the desperation for victory could guide Bayern to glory.

Bayern Munich Win

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