Bayern Munich vs Lazio preview
Any period, nevertheless nice it could be, does come to an finish; an important instance of that is Bayern Munich. Essentially the most highly effective German membership, which has gained 11 straight Bundesliga titles, are massively struggling this season each on the home and European entrance. Supervisor Thomas Tuchel, introduced in mid-season final yr to enhance the staff, has failed massively.
Bayern are ten factors behind the spectacular Bayer Leverkusen within the league and discover themselves virtually on the verge of elimination within the UEFA Champions League in opposition to SS Lazio. After shedding the primary leg (1-0) in Italy, Tuchel’s males should get their home with a view to save their European ambitions.
Lazio are faring even worse of their home marketing campaign; they’re at present in ninth place, 11 factors adrift of the Champions League locations. Because of this Lazio have put in additional effort of their continental marketing campaign, and beating a membership of Bayern’s stature shall be a significant enhance for them.
Bayern Munich have just one win of their final 5 video games, which exhibits how dangerous issues have gone for the staff. One of many main causes for this has been a significant dip in type for a number of gamers concurrently.
Centre-back Dayot Upamecano has been flawless for the primary a part of the season and has turn out to be a legal responsibility. The French man was despatched off within the first leg and in addition conceded a penalty, which led to the sport’s solely purpose. Three days later, he was once more given his marching orders in opposition to Bochum. Bayern misplaced each of those video games.
Joshua Kimmich has additionally been removed from snug, making a number of errors which have a domino impact on the complete backline.
Lazio, nevertheless, should not faring any higher, having misplaced three of their final 5 video games, and due to this fact, will should be at their best possible if they’re to qualify for the quarter-finals. The Italian staff has been closely reliant on their captain, Ciro Motionless, who, regardless of solely scoring six objectives within the league and 4 within the Champions, stays the membership’s high scorer in each competitions.
Bayern Munich vs Lazio predicted lineupsÂ
Bayern Munich lineupÂ
One of many main hurdles that Bayern Munich have confronted is the variety of accidents which have had a big impact on their season. The staff are at present with out Sacha Boey, Noussair Mazraoui, Bouna Sarr, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry. Amongst these, the absence of Boey, Mazraoui, and Sarr has left the membership and not using a recognised proper again. This has been exploited closely by the opposition’s staff.
Coman and Sane are anticipated to return for the sport, which shall be music to Tuchel’s ears. Kimmich will proceed to play at proper again, which implies Aleksandar Pavlović will play alongside Leon Goretzka in a double pivot.
Bayern Munich beginning XI: Neuer; Davies, Kim-Min Jae, De Ligt, Kimmich; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Sane, Muller Musiala; Kane
Bundesliga title projections after that Bayern Munich defeat:
Bayer Leverkusen: 89.0percentBayern Munich: 10.9percentStuttgart: 0.1% https://t.co/yUlqKfVm0e
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) February 18, 2024
Lazio lineupÂ
Lazio’s largest damage concern stays midfielder Nicolo Rovella, who has been an integral a part of the staff however has been sidelined for a month due to a pubic bone damage. Centre-back Patric, who’s at present out with an ankle damage, is one other concern. Nevertheless, this nonetheless leaves Sarri with a robust group of gamers to decide on his beginning XI.
The primary onus shall be on the duo of Motionless and Luis Alberto, who’ve been the main males in assault and midfield, respectively.
Lazio beginning XI: Provedel; Marusic, Gilla, Romanglio, Pellegrini; Alberto, Vecino, Guendouzi; Zaccagni, Motionless, Anderson
Bayern Munich vs Lazio predictionsÂ
This sport is the right embodiment of an excessive amount of to lose. Each Bayern and Lazio have just about underachieved on their home targets for the season. So, the Champions League is the one competitors that gives hope to finish the season on a excessive.
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich are the staff extra determined for a victory contemplating that is the one trophy they will presumably win now. And with the house assist of Allianz Enviornment backing the person brilliance of Bayern’s gamers, it is going to get them over the road.
FootTheBall predicts a 3-1 win for Bayern Munich.
