Liverpool
vs Bayern Munich Preview, Predictions
Liverpool set to start their Champions League knock out stage
battle on Tuesday as they face Bayern Munich at Anfield. It will be an
exciting and intriguing encounter as both teams will be aiming to pick up
positive results in that first leg meeting.
Liverpool vs Bayern Munich Possible Lineups
Here are the possible lineups for both of this sides as they
gear themselves up for an exciting Champions League encounter on midweek.
Let’s take a look at the probable lineups and formation setup that they could
be preparing to help them in achieving their target.
Liverpool
Expected Formation: 4-3-3
Probable Lineups: Allison(g);Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Matip,
Robertson(def);Milner, Keita, Wijnaldum(mid);Salah, Firmino, Mane(att)
Bayern Munich
Expected Formation: 4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups: Neuer(g); Kimmich, Sule, Hummels,
Alaba(def);Goretzka, Thiago(mid);Gnarby, J. Rodriguez, Koman(att mid);
Lewandowski(att)
Recent Form
Heading into the midweek big match UCL clash, both teams have
already been involved in several matches notably in their domestic
competitions. Let’s find out what kind of results the two sides have been
getting recently to have a clear idea about their current form.
Liverpool
Recent form in all competition (last five matches): WWDDW
Going into the midweek clash, Liverpool will have a bit more
confidence getting back on winning ways on their last league fixture. After
picking up two draws, The Reds were able to grab all three points by overcoming
Bournemouth 3-0.
Jurgen Klopp’s men form in the Champions League have been too
convincing this season. The Merseyside based outfit won three matches at home,
but loses all of their three away fixtures.
Bayern Munich
Recent form in all competition (last five matches) :WLWWW
After a mini slip they had against Bayer Leverkusen in
Bundesliga, Bayern were able to bounce back well. Niko Kovac’s boys won all of
their next three games after that loss, including their latest league fixture
against Augsburg.
Winning four games out of their last five fixtures are a positive
run that should give Die Rotan enough confidence on Tuesday. Just like their
opponent, The Bavarians also didn’t put on an impressive display during their
UCL group stage.
Team News
Liverpool
The Reds are having another crisis defensively as Joe Gomez and
Dejan Lovren set to miss out because of injuries. Moreover, Virgil van Dijk
reportedly will also be missing because of suspension, which he picked up
against Napoli.
That troublesome situation could force Klopp to play Fabinho at
center back partnering Joel Matip. However, things are as well as ever up front
with Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all are available.
Bayern Munich
Bayern themselves will also have some absentees with Corentin
Tolisso and Arjen Robben unlikely to feature. Fortunately for Kovac, Manuel
Neur could be fit to finally start after missing out in several matches for Die
Roten.
Thomas Muller set to miss out as well as he is suspended for
both legs against Liverpool. James Rodriguez could be taking Muller’s place
against The Reds as he has been showing positive performances in recent games.
Head to Head Records:
Surprisingly both teams never really met in any European
competitive battle, so their upcoming two leg encounter will be their first.
Their recent encounter happened in a preseason friendly
tournament, Audi Cup, back on August 2, 2017 which was won by The Reds.
Missing several players at the back could be a problem for the
home team, but they will try to mask it every way possible. Klopp will be
hoping that his team’s attacking prowess will be enough to help them get a win
at Anfield stadium
Bayern themselves are looking to take advantage over the mini
crisis at Liverpool’s defense. Kovac certainly eager to see his team getting a
positive result that they can take home ahead of the second leg battle in
Munich.
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