Bayern Munich vs Lazio Prediction 05.03.2024

• Competition: UEFA Champions League &— last 16 2nd leg
• Date: Tuesday, 5th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Allianz Arena (Munchen)

After suffering a defeat in the first leg, Bayern Munich is preparing for a significant match against Serie A team, Lazio. They aim to reverse their loss and secure a place in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Bayern Munich vs Lazio Betting Tips: Under 3.5

The Munich giants are going through a crisis unlike anything they’ve faced in a long while. They unexpectedly exited the DFB Pokal second-round earlier in the season with a 1-2 loss to third-tier team Saarbrucken. Currently, they’re teetering on the edge of Champions League elimination, having lost 0-1 in the first leg in Rome. Furthermore, it appears their dominance in Germany is coming to a close.

Bayern’s chances of securing the Bundesliga trophy for a record-breaking 12th straight season seem hopeless after the dramatic events of Friday. Despite their attempted comeback, they ultimately wound up in a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Freiburg. This has given league leaders Leverkusen a golden opportunity to move into a double-digit lead with a victory on Sunday.

The club executives, frustrated with the situation, quickly decided to remove Thomas Tuchel from the coaching position, if he is unable to overcome a one-goal deficit and make it to the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition. Despite the looming pressure, Tuchel, the 50-year-old strategist, can find encouragement in the Munich team’s excellent record. They have won six of the last seven home matches against Serie A adversaries, and four of these victories were by a two-goal lead.

Interestingly, Lazio fell victim to Bayer’s winning streak, though not by a large margin, as the Italian team narrowly lost 1-2 the last and only time they faced off at the Allianz Arena three years ago. If this result repeats, we would only know this year’s quarter-finalist after extra time or possible penalties.

The impressive record of the Romans taking the lead in the first legs of knockout ties, securing progress in 12 out of the last 13 instances, gives a significant boost to Maurizio Sarri’s squad ahead of their challenging trip to Munich. However, their recent uninspiring performances on the field raise doubts about their ability to secure an aggregate victory.

The Biancocelesti had a dismal start to their third month of the year. They not only suffered a last-minute 0-1 defeat against AC Milan, but also ended the game with only eight players remaining. Luca Pellegrini, Adam Marusic, and Matteo Guendouzi were given red cards, leading to their third defeat in the last four Serie A rounds.

Regardless of Lazio’s troubles outside of Rome this season, we believe they will be well-organized and ready to inflict more despair on the recent misfortunes of the Munich club, who have come out on top only once in their last five appearances in any competition. With Bayern in the midst of a rut and a laundry list of absentees, the resolute Romans are hoping to disrupt the Bavarians’ rhythm, potentially setting the stage for a quiet affair with no more than three goals.