It’s a repeat of the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in this opening league phase fixture as Bayern Munich and Chelsea reunite at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
Vincent Kompany's Bayern are in devastating form, while Enzo Maresca's Chelsea arrive with a continental pedigree but lingering domestic frustrations.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Bayern Munich: 5 5️⃣ wins from 5 games this season, dominating domestically.
🔸 Chelsea: Unbeaten but with 2 2️⃣ draws in 4 Premier League games.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Bayern are unbeaten in their last 34 Champions League league phase/group stage home matches.
🔥 Bayern have won their first UCL game in 22 consecutive campaigns.
🔥 Chelsea are returning to the UCL after a two-year absence, but are the current Conference League holders.
🔥 Bayern have won the last three meetings vs Chelsea, including a 7-1 aggregate victory in 2019-20.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴🔵Bayern Munich | Form: W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢
Kompany’s side has opened the season with five straight wins, including a German Super Cup triumph, and demolished Hamburg 5-0 last weekend. Despite injuries to key players like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Raphael Guerreiro, their attack remains lethal with Harry Kane and Luis Díaz in form.
🔵⚪Chelsea | Form: W🟢 D🟡 W🟢 D🟡
The Blues are unbeaten but have drawn two London derbies, including last week’s 2-2 stalemate with Brentford. Enzo Maresca’s men won the Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup last season, but face a stern test against an in-form creative force and a former player with a grudge in Jackson.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴🔵Bayern Munich (possible):
Neuer, Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Kane.
🔵⚪Chelsea (possible):
Sanchez, James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨Harry Kane — Bayern’s talisman, aiming to extend his scoring form.
✨Luis Díaz — Equalled a club record by scoring in his first three Bundesliga games.
✨ João Pedro — Chelsea’s creative spark with five goal contributions in four league games.
✨ Cole Palmer — Could be key in unlocking Bayern’s defence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Bayern/Home to win = 1.70 ✅
💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 4.86 ✅
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.58 ✅
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.30 ✅
This is a clash of momentum versus pedigree — Bayern are rampant at home, but Chelsea’s recent European success and unbeaten record make them dangerous. Can the Blues defy history at the Allianz Arena?
Who takes the points on Wednesday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Bayern Munich vs Chelsea UEFA Champions League game here on MSport.
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Arne Slot's Reds seek to extend their perfect start, while Diego Simeone's Atletico aim to build momentum after a slow La Liga beginning when the two face off on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Liverpool: 4 4️⃣wins from 4 Premier League games, top of the table.
🔸 Atletico Madrid: 1 1️⃣ win in 4 La Liga games, with recent improved form.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
✨ Liverpool have won their last 14 home games in UEFA competitions.
✨ Liverpool scored 2+ goals in 13 of those 14 home European games.
✨ Atletico have scored in 15 of their last 16 UCL league phase/group stage games.
✨ Liverpool won both group-stage meetings in the 2021-22 Champions League.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴🔴Liverpool | Form: W🟢 W🟢 W🟢 W🟢
Slot's side has won all four Premier League games with dramatic late goals, including a 95th-minute winner against Burnley last week.
Their attack remains potent despite the integration of new signings, with Mohamed Salah continuing as a clutch performer. Defensive solidity at Anfield makes them formidable in Europe.
⚪🔴Atletico Madrid | Form: L🔴 D🟡 D🟡 W🟢
Simeone's team struggled initially but found form with a 2-0 win over Villarreal before this clash. Known for their defensive organisation under Simeone (42% clean sheet rate in UCL), they've shown attacking promise with goals in most European games.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴🔴Liverpool (possible):
Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
⚪🔴Atletico Madrid (possible):
Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher; Griezmann, Sorloth.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
• Mohamed Salah — Liverpool's penalty hero and consistent threat.
• Alexander Isak — Potential debut after £125m move, though likely from bench.
• Julian Alvarez — Atleti’s star man and most potent goal threat.
• Pablo Barrios & Nico Gonzalez — Atletico's scorers from the weekend win.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Liverpool/Home to win = 1.55 ✅
💵 Atletico/Away to win = 6.14 ✅
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.77 ✅
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.64 ✅
This clash pits Liverpool's perfect record and home European dominance against Atletico's resilience and growing momentum. Can the Reds continue their last-minute heroics, or will Simeone's tactical mastery secure a famous away result?
Who takes the points on Wednesday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League game here on MSport.
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