Liverpool vs Bayern Munich 2019 Champions League Lines & Preview

The most exciting matchup in the Champions League round of 16 may involve Liverpool, the Champions League runner-up from 2018, and Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich finished atop Group E, with a 4-2 record that just got past Ajax, while Liverpool finished behind Paris St-Germain in Group C and just made it into the knockout rounds past Napoli

Liverpool vs Bayern Munich 2019 Champions League Lines & Preview

How Liverpool & Bayern start at Anfield…#UCL pic.twitter.com/GWJ53s77Kj

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) 19 de febrero de 2019

When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 3:00pm ET Where: Anfield, Liverpool TV: TNT / Galavision Radio: None Live Stream: WatchESPN Soccer Odds: Liverpool -105 / Bayern Munich +260 / Draw +275

Why should you bet on Liverpool?

Liverpool had gotten off to a hot start in Premier League play, but they are now in second place in the table, and they had won just twice in six matches in all competitions until they delivered a 3-0 rout over Bournemouth on February 9. For this match, though, they will miss Virgil van Dijk (suspension) and Joe Gomez (injury), while Xherdan Shaqiri and Georginio Wijnaldum remain questionable — so check those injury reports before you lock in wagers. Liverpool has won twice and drawn four times in seven matches against Bayern in European competition, and Bayern has not beaten Liverpool in European competition since 1971. Liverpool also has an impressive home streak in European matches, going 19 without a loss (winning 14 and drawing 5), with the last loss coming in 2014 against Real Madrid in Champions League play. However, Bayern has not lost a Champions League away match in eight consecutive games, winning six and drawing two, with their last setback coming at Paris St-Germain in 2017. If you like Liverpool here, you like the Reds pushing through with a goal before settling back to keep Bayern from tallying a road goal.

Why should you put your money on Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich has been on a hot streak lately in the Bundesliga, winning 10 of 12 to close in on Borussia Dortmund in the table. They have scored three goals in five of their last six matches in all competitions. They will be short Jerome Boateng (flu), although Kingsley Coman may be able to play after being declared fit on Saturday. Bayern created 21 scoring chances in Champions League group play, more than any other team. They also have eight goals on set-pieces, including five off corner kicks, in Champions League group play, and both numbers are tops in the remaining 16. Robert Lewandowski leads all Champions League scorers with eight goals so far, and he has also scored in four consecutive matches. They also have the advantage of experience in this tournament, as they have made the semifinals in seven of the last nine years. They have four players who will make their 50th appearance in a Champions League match if they take the pitch at Anfield on Tuesday.

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

Both teams are favored to do well in this Champions League, and the winner will be one of the top favorites to win the whole competition. With the game at Anfield, I expect Liverpool to play a relatively conservative game plan, playing for the home draw and then hoping for the best on the road. Bayern should be able to notch at least one goal, given the way their offense has been playing lately, so can Liverpool secure the draw? I say yes. Champions League Betting Pick: Liverpool 1, Bayern Munich 1