Bayern Munich v Barcelona: Visitors will never be a bigger price to win
Published:Bayern Munich’s hosting of Barcelona represents one of two mouth-watering Champions League semi-final clashes, and the only time in immediate memory that the latter have been as big as 2/1 to win a match.
Thus, the sheer rarity of such a hefty price makes a Barca side often described as the greatest to ever play the game appealing prospects at the Allianz Arena.
Although 13/10 Bayern Munich have racked up an incredible 24 victories in their 25 most recent outings across all competitions, it should be noted that the sole defeat they suffered in this time came at home in this tournament.
And their opponents’ strong recent record in Germany, which has seen them unbeaten on their past eight visits to the country, is a further indication that they are worth chancing in match betting markets.
Meanwhile, the two stalemates Tito Vilanova’s men played out at the quarter-final stage will encourage some punters to indulge in the 12/5 odds regarding a draw here.
And the fact that the Catalans’ defending has left a lot to be desired in recent European outings also points to profitable betting opportunities in the match.
Indeed, Barca have conceded twice in two of their last three Champions League games away from the Nou Camp, with Bayern 11/10 to find the net on two or more occasions to continue that trend here.
But for better value, there is scope to the idea that the Catalans can triumph in a match that involves goals for either side.
9/2 is the price that each defence is breached in a Barca success, whilst it is 19/5 the visitors claim victory in a match featuring at least 2.5 strikes, a prevailing outcome from four of their five European wins this term.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi’s return to the Barcelona squad is a massive boost to their chances of gaining a first-leg lead, with the current World Player of the Year 4/1 favourite to open the scoring after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Messi, who has eight seasonal Champions League strikes to his name, can also be backed at 10/11 to find the net at any time, and 2/1 to register in an away triumph.
All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing.
