Bayern Munich are aiming to complete the double over Viktoria Plzen as they travel to the Doosan Arena for a UEFA Champions League Group C fixture. The German champions were imperious in the first meeting and could be set for another dominant outing on Wednesday.
Viktoria Plzen have lived up to their tag as the weakest team in the group having lost all three of their matches. They are rooted to the bottom of the table and have conceded 12 goals, scoring just once.
Beyond their Champions League struggles, Viktoria Plzen have been slightly inconsistent in recent weeks. Michal Bilek’s men have claimed just one win from the last five matches across all competitions, a run that includes the 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first meeting.
One thing that Viktoria Plzen have going for them is a fine home record with six wins from the last seven matches. However, they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan in their previous home fixture at Doosan Arena.
Bayern Munich warmed up for the trip to Viktoria Plzen with a 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga last Saturday. They let slip a two-goal lead from Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sane and conceded an injury time equaliser.
The German giants have been erratic in the Bundesliga but are the dominant force in their Champions League group. Julian Nagelsmann’s men have won all three of their matches in the competition and can progress to the knockout stage if results go their way on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich outclassed Viktoria Plzen in the first meeting in a 5-0 victory. Leroy Sane netted a brace while Serge Gnabry, Sadio Mane and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting were also on target.
How the bookies view it
Bayern Munich are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a win priced at 1/9 by Paddy Power. Viktoria Plzen are outsiders at home at 22/1 by Coral while a draw is set at odds of 41/5 by SBK.
Head to head
Last week’s 5-1 victory was Bayern Munich’s third straight victory over Viktoria Plzen. Two of those matches ended 5-0 while the Bavarians claimed a 1-0 victory on their last visit to the Doosan Arena during the group stage of the 2013-14 Champions League.
Players to watch
Leroy Sane has impressed for Bayern Munich in recent weeks with four goals in his last three matches across all competitions. The forward will be the one to watch on Wednesday and is priced at 13/8 by bet365 to find the net.
Bayern Munich have also been excellent defensively in the Champions League and are yet to concede a goal. Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs de Ligt should continue in defence and can lead the Germans to another clean sheet at 4/5 with SBK.
Anything else catch the eye?
Bayern Munich have won to nil in all three of their Champions League matches and could be set for a repeat at 10/11 with Unibet. The Bavarians earned a dominant victory in the first meeting and could be backed in the -2 handicap market on Wednesday at 21/20 with Coral.
Bayern Munich also won both halves in the first meeting and Wednesday’s clash could be set to follow a similar pattern at 21/20 with William Hill.
This UEFA Champions League match between Viktoria Plzen and Bayern Munich will be played on Oct 12, 2022 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Viktoria Plzen vs Bayern Munich prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
