Bayern Munich Vs Benfica: UCL Match Preview, Lineups, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Bayern Munich will be hosting SL Benfica in the Champions League. Read the full match preview, lineups, and Dream11 team prediction.

Bayern Munich is going to host SL Benfica on the 3rd of November at Fußball Arena München. In their previous meeting in round 3, Julian Nagelsmann's Bayern rocked the defense of Benfica as they scored 4 past them. Benfica on the other hand is in a risk zone as Barcelona is just 1 point behind them. A win against Kyiv will push Barcelona into the second position if Benfica loses today. So for Benfica, it's an important match to at least get a point out of Bayern Munich. Read the full match preview, possible lineups, and Dream11 team prediction. SL Benfica vs Bayern Munich on our Fantasy Sports exclusive article. This preview will also help you to build your UCL Fantasy league team as well.

Bayern Munich vs Benfica : Group-F UCL Match Details

Date- 03/11/2021

Time- 1:30 AM

Venue- Fußball Arena München – Munich

Where to watch in India- Sony Network and Jio TV

Referee- Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Assistant Referees- Paweł Sokolnicki (Poland), Tomasz Listkiewicz (Poland)

FC Bayern Munich vs Benfica Team News

Bayern Munich Team News:

Munich's champions league run has been great so far as they kept their win by big margins. They have shattered Barcelona and Kyiv by 3-0 and 5-0 respectively, also 4 past Benfica in their previous meet. However, the Bavarians have suffered a silencing 5-0 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach, which was unexpected. Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga is performing as usual as their last match ended in a 5-2 win over 1.Union Berlin. They will like to capitalize on today's match. And confirm their spot at the top two, no matter what the result of the other teams has.

Suspensions:

Bayern has no suspended players for their upcoming match.

Injury:

Leon Goretzka and Lucas Hernandez are set to miss out on today's match with their respective injuries.

Doubtful:

Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala are pushing for a start, but are still doubtful to start.

Comebacks:

Bayern has all their players available for selection excluding the injured ones.

Bayern Munich's form in all competitions:

2-5 win against 1. Union Berlin

5-0 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach

4-0 win against 1899 Hoffenheim

0-4 win against SL Benfica

1-5 win against Bayern Leverkusen

SL Benfica Team News:

Their 3-0 win over Barcelona, kept them in superior form and was expected to get at Bayern as well. But it was a different ball game as Bayern struck 4 past their defense. Including one unfortunate own goal from Everton. Jorge Jesus's side will be looking to make a comeback against Bayern and get on level terms. This match is equally crucial for Benfica as a win or a draw will prove to be advantageous for them for securing a place in the top 2. Benfica's run in the league has been quite okay so far. With their recent draws in their domestic league, they are going to be quite shaky for the upcoming UCL match.

Suspensions:

Benfica has no player suspended for their upcoming fixture.

Injuries:

Benfica has a long list of injuries.

André Almeida, Gil Dias, and Valentino Lazaro are going to miss out on today's fixture.

Also, Haris Seferovic, Rodrigo Pinho, and Roman Yaremchuk are set to miss out on today's as well.

Benfica form in all competitions:

1-1 draw against Estoril Praia

3-3 draw against Vitoria SC

0-1 win against FC Vizela

0-4 defeat against Bayern Munich

2-1 win against CD Trofense

SL Benfica vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head

Matches: 9

Bayern Munich: 6

SL Benfica: 0

Draws: 3

Benfica and Bayern Munich have met each other in the Champions League on Nine occasions. The Portuguese side has never defeated The Bavarians, who have six wins and three draws in their eight matches. Their most recent matches took place in this (2021-22) season. With Bayern winning the first match 0-4 in the group stage.

Possible Lineup:

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Pavard, Sule, Upamecano, Davies; Kimmich, Sabitzer; Sane, Muller, Coman; Lewandowski

SL Benfica: Vlachodimos; Verissimo, Otamendi, Vertonghen; Goncalves, Weigl, Mario, Grimaldo; Silva, Yaremchuk, Nunez

Bayern Munich vs Benfica: Dream 11 Team Prediction:

Unfortunately, this fixture is not available on Dream11.