Bayern Munich vs Besiktas football betting tips
Bayern Munich are overwhelming favourites to win this first leg (1/8) and the tie overall (1/10).
Besiktas can be backed at 19/1 to win the first leg. And, the Turks are rated at 5/1 to qualify.
Robert Lewandowski is 21/10 to score the first goal. James Rodriguez is 8/5 to score anytime.
Bayern Munich vs Besiktas: Champions League Round of 16 first leg preview
Bayern Munich host Turkish side Besiktas at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
Bayern made it 14 wins in a row on Saturday with a 2-1 away win at Wolfsburg. Bayern went behind in the first period before second-half goals from Sandro Wagner and Robert Lewandowski.
Jupp Heynckes’ side command an incredible 18-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.
Bayern finished as runners up in Group B. The Bavarians finished level on 15 points with Paris Saint-Germain, but had a worse head-to-head record.
Bayern also finished above Celtic and Anderlecht.
Can Besiktas keep the tie alive?
Besiktas remain third in the Super Lig following Friday night’s 1-1 draw at Konyaspor. Atiba Hutchinson scored for the visitors, who extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches.
Besiktas have a number of Champions League winners in their team. Between Adriano, Pepe and Ricardo Quaresma they boast six Champions League winners medals between them.
The second leg of the tie will take place at the Vodafone Arena on 14 March.
Bayern Munich team news vs Besiktas
Kingsley Coman, who has three assists in the competition, is a doubt through illness.
Number 1 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a long-term absentee.
Besiktas team news vs Bayern Munich
Dusko Tosic is a doubt with an arm injury, although Veli Kavlak is back in training following a shoulder inury.
Atinc Nukan is a long-term absentee.
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