The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the upcoming UEFA Champions League game between Manchester United and Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich will end their respective UEFA Champions League group stage campaigns when they lock horns at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. While the visitors have qualified for the knockout phase as Group A winners, Erik ten Hag’s men are in the doldrums.
Manchester United are at the bottom of Group A after winning only one of their first five games. They have lost as many games as they have won across all competitions this term. On the other hand, Bayern Munich’s dominance in the UEFA Champions League has not been reflected in domestic competitions. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Ways to Watch
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich will kick off at 20:00 GMT in Manchester. TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the fixture in the UK for those who subscribe. Alternatively, you can listen to live radio commentary or view the game on Manchester United and Bayern Munich’s online media.
For viewers in the USA, the game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, with the following channels and streaming services broadcasting it live in the country: ViX, Paramount+. As for our Indian readers, the Sony Sports Network will telecast the match, while the Sony LIV app will stream it. Finally, Nigerian viewers can catch the fixture on Supersport.
Form
Manchester United: WWDLWL
Manchester United come into the game on the back of a shock 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford to Bournemouth. Before the surprise result, they had beaten Chelsea at home. But the Red Devils have won only half of their last six matches, with the only other defeat coming to Newcastle United. The 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League also coincides with the run.
Bayern Munich: WWWWDL
Like Manchester United, Bayern Munich suffered a defeat this past weekend, with Eintracht Frankfurt handing them a 5-1 loss. Thomas Tuchel’s men were on a five-game unbeaten run before that shock result, beating Borussia Dortmund, Heidenheim, and FC Koln in the Bundesliga while sealing a hard-fought victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. The only stalemate came against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League Matchday 5.
Head-To-Head Record
Manchester United have managed only two wins in 12 meetings with Bayern Munich. The German giants have five victories, with the other five games ending in a draw. The most recent fixture featuring the two sides had Bayern Munich beating Manchester United 4-3, although the scoreline flatters the Red Devils.
Key Stats
- Thomas Tuchel has not lost his most recent five games against Manchester United (W2 D3).
- Harry Kane has been involved in nine goals in his last 11 appearances against Manchester United in all competitions (five goals, four assists).
- Kane can become the first English player to score a Champions League goal at Old Trafford for a team other than Manchester United.
- Manchester United have conceded 14 goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, their worst tally in a single campaign.
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 19 away games in the group stage (W17 D2) and have won their last eight in a row on the road.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Manchester United have conceded thrice or more in five home games in all competitions this season. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have scored in all five recent meetings with the Red Devils, losing only once. We back the away side to win by over 2 goals on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are the two top scorers in Group A of the UEFA Champions League. So, expect both teams to score, as has been the case in four of the last five meetings.
