Bayern Munich vs. Benfica lineups, odds, live stream Champions League

UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Benfica presents a compelling narrative as both teams seek to improve their standings in the tournament. Bayern Munich, fresh off a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Barcelona, aims for redemption while showcasing their formidable squad . The predicted lineup features key players such as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and star striker Harry Kane, indicative of Bayern's attacking prowess . Conversely, Benfica enters the match having performed well in domestic competitions, winning five consecutive matches in the Primeira Liga 

SL Benfica is not one of those teams, but they do represent a challenge. Portuguese teams have long gained a reputation for being perennial fixtures in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, so a win here would do amazing things for the team’s confidence. It would also help Bayern’s chances of qualifying to the next round, since that is suddenly under threat.

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DAZN will begin its broadcast at 20:00 CET, which is 60 minutes before kickoff, featuring background reports, analyses, and interviews related to the game. Laura Wontorra will host alongside expert Michael Ballack, and Marco Hagemann will be reporting from the ground. The match will be commented on by Max Siebald.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane continues his remarkable form, adding two goals and an assist in Bayern’s recent victory over Union Berlin. This brings his season tally to a staggering 25 goal involvements in just 14 games, with 17 goals and five assists across all competitions.

Five of those goals have come in Bayern's three Champions League matches, making the English striker the top scorer in this year's tournament so far. Kane is expected to lead an unchanged lineup for Bayern on Wednesday as well, with Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala supporting the England skipper.

Bayern Munich possible starting lineup: Neuer; Guerreiro, Kim, Upamecano, Davies; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane

Benfica possible starting lineup: Trubin; Araujo, Otamendi, Silva, Carreras; Kokcu, Florentino, Aursnes; Di Maria, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu

Betting odds suggest that Bayern Munich is favored to win this encounter decisively. Analysts predict a scoreline of 4-1 in favor of Bayern due to their offensive capabilities and recent form . Despite this expectation, Benfica's strong performances cannot be overlooked; they have shown resilience and attacking flair that could potentially disrupt Bayern’s plans. Fans can catch the live action through various streaming platforms such as Paramount+ in the United States or discovery+ in the United Kingdom .

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