After the dramatic comeback of Manchester United against PSG in the Champions League last week, it's time to think about a Bayern Munich vs Liverpool prediction and some potential betting tips on a match that hangs in the balance.

Within this article, you'll find a recent form guide for Bayern Munich and Liverpool, pre-match analysis of squad injuries and strategies, alongside a match prediction and betting tips.

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Form Guide

Bayern Munich

Following a shaky start to the season, Bayern Munich have put together an impressive run of form that has seen them take advantage of Borussia Dortmund's recent troubles and take top spot in the Bundesliga. In their previous 5 domestic games, Bayern Munich won all 5.

Bayern Munich haven't lost in the Champions League so far this season. They progressed from Group E in 1st place on 14 points following 4 wins and 2 draws. In the corresponding fixture against Liverpool, the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Liverpool

Liverpool have enjoyed a great season so far and, although the Reds have stumbled somewhat at times recently, they still haven't been losing games. In their previous 5 domestic games, Liverpool won 3 and drew 2.

Liverpool have had a mixed bag of results in the Champions League so far this season. The Reds progressed from Group C in 2nd place on 9 points with 3 wins and 3 losses and only managed to avoid the drop to the Europa League due to better head to head stats over 3rd placed Napoli.

Head to Head

The two clubs have only met 8 times in total with Bayern Munich winning 1, Liverpool winning 2, and 5 draws.

Pre Match Analysis

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are a club that are on the rise at the moment and there is a sense that they could ride this wave and go on to have a very successful season. However, this is a very tricky game for the German club and, although many saw a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield as a positive result, it leaves the team in a difficult position. Bayern Munich are favourites to win this particular game, but underdogs to go through to the next round and this is due in part to the away goals rule. Liverpool will progress to the next round if they win the game but also if there is any kind of score draw and, as such, Bayern Munich will either have to win the game outright or manage to hold on to a 0-0 and win on penalties.

Strategically, Bayern Munich can't afford to allow this game to be stretched as Liverpool are at their most dangerous when counter-attacking. If Klopp's team manages to score then Bayern Munich would have no other way to progress than to win the game as penalties would be off the table. There will be chances for Bayern Munich but they will need to find some control in the midfield in order to push Liverpool's fullbacks back as counter-attacks would see Robertson and Mane looking to exploit the hole left by Kimmich's suspension. If Bayern Munich manage to score first then they may be able to take the sting out of the game and try to wind down the clock with long spells of controlled possession.

Liverpool

Liverpool will be going into this game thinking that they have what it takes to progress to the next round. The away goals rule provides Klopp's team with a huge advantage as they don't even need to win the game. This is a case of Liverpool doing everything they can not to lose. Of course, having van Dijk back in central defence after his suspension in the home leg of the tie will go some way to giving the Reds a boost in this department. Nonetheless, Liverpool will know full well that they are coming up against a top quality team in great form here.

Strategically, Liverpool need to play their usual game and not look to sit back and try to defend for long periods of the game. If the Reds can score then they know that Bayern Munich will need to beat them to progress to the next stage. This would mean that Bayern Munich would need to attack more and this would open up spaces for Liverpool to counter attack. A second goal for Liverpool would mean that Bayern Munich would then need to score 3 and Klopp will fancy his team's chances of defending well enough to avoid that. Confidence will be high with Mane and Firmino both scoring twice at the weekend so the midfield should look to turn over possession as quickly as possible and force the ball out wide to Mane, who will have an opportunity to take advantage of Kimmich's absence.

Prediction

This is a game that could go either way and arguments could easily be backed for either side to win. Liverpool tend to do well when the odds are against them and I have a feeling that they have what it takes to score at least 1 goal against Bayern Munich in this match. Therefore, if Bayern Munich are to progress then they are likely to need to score 2 or more.

Prediction: Liverpool win

Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 1 - 2 Liverpool

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