spurs1819@ZAPunter provides his betting tips for the Uefa Champions League clash between Spurs v Bayern Munich which takes place on Tuesday 1st October

 

 

 

 

 

TOTTENHAM VS BAYERN MUNICH, TUESDAY @ 21:00 

 

Spurs will face Bayern for the first time in the Champions League on Tuesday night as the German giants make the trip to London. Tottenham were unlucky to only draw their first group game, after leading 2-0 away at Olympiacos. Bayern recorded a 3-0 win over Red Star, but struggled to find their rhythm. These two teams are most likely to advance to the round of 16, but the struggle will be for top spot in the group. Spurs haven’t looked like the team who played in the Champions League final last season, but neither have Bayern been their dominant self at the start of the season, both teams will see this match as a way to kick-start their season. Pochettino is under pressure to produce results for a demanding chairman and Kovac is in charge of a Bayern team that’s in transition.

 

TOTTENHAM: 

 

Rumours have been circulating that there is unrest in the Tottenham locker-room, with players fighting amongst each other and that Pochettino is struggling to sort out the problems. It looks like Eriksen and Vertonghen doesn’t want to be at the club any more, this is clearly having an effect on the team’s performance. Losing in the Champions League final is never easy and clubs normally struggle to reach that heights the next season. Tottenham beat Southampton 2-1 at the weekend, but they needed to do it with a red card after Aurier was sent off in the 31st minute. Lloris also made a big error to allow Ings to score a tap in. This is not a team that’s in the correct frame of mind, players are making mental errors and are not focused going into matches. Tottenham have been successful vs German opposition in the Champions league and won 8 / 11 games at home in the competition. Team news and injuries: There was some concern over Son’s availability for Tuesday’s game, but it looks like the South Korean will be involved. Lo Celso and Sessegnon remain unavailable. 

 

BAYERN MUNICH:

 

With Bayern in a transition period they have struggled to be as free flowing as in the past. Legends like Ribery and Robben have been replaced by exciting younger players like Gnabry and Coman and fans will need to understand that consistency will come with experience. The German giants are still unbeaten in the Bundesliga, but the goal this season is to compete in the Champions League. The past weekend they only managed to beat newly promoted and bottom of the table Paderborn 3-2, looks like they may have looked ahead to the clash with Tottenham. Kovac knew that he would have extra pressure on him from the start, as he wasn’t a “big name” manager as the past Bayern Munich managers, but this is a results business and so far he has produced just that. Bayern have won the Champions League trophy 5 times in their rich history and will be hoping to challenge again this season. Team news and injuries: Goretzka and Arp will both be unavailable, while Perisic is a doubt after missing the trip to Paderborn through illness. Alaba is likely to return to the starting 11.

 

PROBABLE LINE-UPS:

 

Tottenham: 4-3-1-2

Lloris,

Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies,

Sissoko, Winks, Ndombele,

Eriksen,

Kane, Son.

 

Bayern Munich: 4-2-3-1

Neuer,

Pavard, Sule, Boateng, Alaba,

Kimmich, Thiago,

Gnabry, Coutinho, Coman,

Lewandowski.

 

Prediction:

With the problems at Tottenham I think this is a great spot for Bayern to get a win. Lewandowski is in excellent form and will punish a struggling Tottenham defence. Away from home in the Champions League Bayern rarely concede goals and will frustrate Spurs and especially the fans. I don’t see a very open game on Tuesday evening, but Bayern’s quality should be enough to get them all 3 points. The leadership struggles and team spirit are a huge issue for Tottenham and against a club like Bayern it’s very important. Give me a Bayern Munich win at + money! Mia San Mia.

 

BETTING:

Bayern Munich Win,  2.15 @ BetOlimp

 

Note, odds quoted are available at the time of writing but are subject to change

 

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