On Wednesday night, Besiktas host Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 second leg. This clash is virtually a dead rubber after the Bavarian giants hammered the home side 5-0 in the first leg.
However, Besiktas will be looking to restore some pride after the hammering at the Allianz Arena. Senol Gunes’ side have won three of their four games since the first leg, as they attempt to win secure the Turkish title and cup.
The first leg defeat ended a six-game unbeaten run in the Champions League for the home side. The Turkish side surprised everybody by winning four and drawing two of their group games.
Besiktas are unbeaten in eight home games in the Champions League. However, six of those eight games have finished in draws. Their recent home games in Europe’s elite competition have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven games.
Bayern Munich heads into this clash on the back of a 6-0 hammering of Hamburg last time out.
Jupp Heynckes’ team have been prolific this season and their Champions League games have been no different. The German giants have scored at least two goals in their last five outings in Europe’s elite competition. The visitor’s effectiveness in front of goal has led to over 2.5 goals being scored in their last 11 games in Europe.
Die Bayern have won six of their last seven games in the competition. In fact, the visitors have won nine of their last 12 games in Europe.
Bayern have been inconsistent on their travels in the Champions League of late, winning three, drawing one and losing two of their last six games. Their last seven away games in Europe have also produced over 2.5 goals.
Forebet predicts that Bayern will cruise through to the quarter-finals and record a victory in a high scoring encounter.