Champions League Semi Finals: Bayern Munich v Barcelona match preview

What do you get when the two hottest football teams in Europe clash together. We will get to know as Bayern Munich welcomes Barcelona to the Allianz Arena tonight for the first leg of the Semi-Finals Champions League tie. Pointman Lionel Messi will be on hand to provide the necessary boost to his side as they face the Bayern tonight. We predict a draw but we sure know its going to be an epic night of football. Here are some tips to give you an insight on what to expect from the night.

Kick-off: Tuesday, 7.45pm

Referee:‬ V. Kassai‎

Previous meetings

Bayern Munich 1 (Ribery) Barcelona 1 (Keita), Champions League, knock-out phase, April 2009

Barcelona 4 (Messi 2, Eto’o, Henry) Bayern Munich 0, Champions League, knock-out phase, April 2009

Statistics

It's been eleven years since Barça were beaten on German soil, when they lost to Bayer Leverkusen in the 2001/02 group stages.

Barcelona have only won two of their last eight away games in all competitions (W2, D4, L2).

Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Alex Song will incur a ban with their next bookings.

Bayern Munich have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 Champions League games at home against Spanish opposition.

Barcelona have only won one of their six competitive encounters with Bayern Munich.

Bayern have committed more fouls (137) and received more yellow cards (24) than any other team in this year’s tournament.


UK's Daily Independent Odds

Bayern Munich to win: 2.15

Barcelona to win: 3.3

Draw: 3.5

International Business Times Odds
Bayern Munich are 6/5 favorites to emerge with a victory from the first leg. A draw is available at 5/2, the same price as a Barcelona win.