Bayern Munich go up against Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2022-23 at the Allianz Arena on October 4. The match will start at 10:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Bayern Munich beat FC Barcelona 2-0 in their previous game in the ongoing UCL to register their second straight win of the tournament. Goals from Leroy Sane and Lucas Hernandez sealed the game for the Bavarians.
Bayern currently top UCL 2022-23’s Group C with six points from two games. They earlier beat Inter Milan by a 2-0 scoreline in their opening game. Bayern Munich beat Leverkusen 4-0 in their most recent Bundesliga fixture
Meanwhile, Viktoria Plezn drew 1-1 against Bohemians in their last game in the 2022-23 Czech First League. The visitors are currently placed first in the Czech top flight with 23 points in nine games. In the UCL, however, Viktoria Plezn have lost both their games so far and are fourth in the group with zero points. They lost 2-0 to Inter Milan in their previous fixture in this tournament.
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen UEFA Champions League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Bayern Munich: 1.05, Viktoria Plzen: 40.00, Draw: 16.50
Betwinner odds: Bayern Munich: 1.04, Viktoria Plzen: 40.00, Draw: 15.00
Betway odds: Bayern Munich: 1.05, Viktoria Plzen: 34.00, Draw: 15.00
10CRIC odds: BayernMunich: 1.05, Viktoria Plzen: 30.11, Draw: 15.04
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plezn head-to-head
Bayern Munich have won both their previous encounters against Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Champions League.
Bayern Munich beat Viktoria Plzen 1-0 in their last meeting in the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League.
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen squads
Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich (goalkeeper), Thomas Neuer (captain and goalkeeper), Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, Bounna Sarr, Benjamin Pavard, Marcel Sabitzer, Joshua Kimmich, Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, Serge Gnarby
Viktoria Plzen: Jindrich Stanek (goalkeeper), Marian Tvrdon (goalkeeper), Milan Havel, Ludek Pernica, Lukas Hejda, Vaclav Jemelka, Lukas Kalvach, Pavel Bucha, Vaclav Pilar, Adam Vlkanova, Jhon Mosquera, Tomas Chory, Rene Dedic, Petr Pejsa
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen probable starting lineups
Bayern Munich: Thomas Neuer (captain and goalkeeper), Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, Benjamin Pavard, Marcel Sabitzer, Joshua Kimmich, Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller
Viktoria Plzen: Marian Tvrdon (goalkeeper), Milan Havel, Ludek Pernica, Lukas Hejda, Vaclav Jemelka, Lukas Kalvach, Pavel Bucha, Vaclav Pilar, Adam Vlkanova, Jhon Mosquera, Tomas Chory
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen combined fantasy XI
Thomas Neuer ( goalkeeper), Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Ludek Pernica, Lukas Hejda, Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala, Jhon Mosquera, Tomas Chory, Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller
Bayern Munich’s top picks vs Viktoria Plzen in UEFA Champions League 2022-23
Thomas Muller: The German footballer has scored twice in the Bundesliga this season after netting three goals for his national side in the 2021-22 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The 33-year-old is yet to score his first goal in the UCL this season and will be keen on getting onto the scoresheet against Viktoria Plzen. Muller has scored 31 goals for the Bavarians across nine UCL editions.
Leroy Sane: The 26-year-old has scored a goal in each of his two games in the ongoing Champions League and has been the best player for Bayern Munich this season. Sane has also netted three goals for the Bavarians in the 2022-23 Bundesliga. The German footballer scored six goals in the UCL last season.
Viktoria Plzen’s top picks vs Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League 2022-23
Jhon Mosquera: The Colombian footballer was on the scoresheet for his side in their most recent Czech First League fixture against Bohemians. Mosquera has been in excellent form in the Czech top flight, having scored five goals in nine games so far. The 32-year-old also scored once in the 2022-23 UCL Qualifiers.
Tomas Chory: The 27-year-old scored two goals in the UCL Qualifiers and has also been in great form in the Czech First League having scored four goals already this season. Chory is an experienced campaigner and has bounced back well after performing poorly last season. The Czech footballer will be expected to be on the scoresheet against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen UEFA Champions League 2022-23 prediction
Bayern Munich are a much stronger side and are expected to beat Viktoria Plezn easily in the upcoming fixture. The hosts have already beaten teams like FC Barcelona and Inter Milan in this tournament and have also been doing well in the Bundesliga.
On the Other hand, Viktoria Plzen have done well in the Czech First League but lack the firepower to beat Bayern Munich.