PSV vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips (28 January)

With its 8 points on the clock, PSV Eindhoven occupies a rather uncomfortable 22nd place in the standings. If this is always synonymous with qualification for the play-offs, it only hangs by a thread since the 25th, Napoli, has exactly the same number of points. During this league phase, the Dutch won 2 matches against Napoli 6-2 and Liverpool 1-4, 2 draws against Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 and Olympiakos 1-1 and finally 3 defeats suffered against Union Saint-Gilloise 1-3, Atlético Madrid 2-3 and finally Newcastle 3-0 during the last 2 days. Conversely, in the championship, PSV is a hit as it is well at the top of the standings with 52 points taken out of the 57 at stake. Next weekend, Peter Bosz's men will aim for a 14th victory in a row against NAC Breda. Bayern Munich, for its part, has already secured its place in the 1/8 finals of this Champions League.

Better yet, the Germans can still dream of 1st place in this league phase still occupied by Arsenal even if it will be difficult to achieve since the Gunners are at the same time welcoming the red lantern, Kairat Almaty. Impressively, Vincent Kompany's men just lost to Arsenal in this league phase 3-1. Otherwise, they were able to play against Chelsea 3-1, Pafos 1-5, Club Bruges 4-0, Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, PSG 1-2, Sporting 3-1 and finally Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 last weekend. Also strong on the national scene, the Bavarians have made a hole at the top of the Bundesliga and they hold a nice lead of 11 points over their first pursuer, Borussia Dortmund. Large winners of Leipzig 1-5, the Munich residents will want to continue in the Bavarian derby against Augsburg this weekend.

The Batavians will have to do without the important winger Ruben van Bommel (3 goals in Eredivisie), striker Pepi (8 goals) and the long-term absentee Pléa (ex-Nice). This one doesn't have moreover not been included on the list of players authorized to play this Champions League. The Disappointingly Boadu also remains out of form at the moment while starting full-back Dest (ex-Barça) and replacement goalkeeper Olij are also injured. Suspended last week and absent in recent weeks since he played in the CAN, Moroccan midfielder Saibari (9 goals and 4 assists in Eredivisie, 2 goals in C1) should make a comeback. Peter Bosz should otherwise be able to count on the prolific striker Til (11 goals in the Eredivisie, 1 goal and 2 assists in C1) or on the excellent midfielder Joey Veerman (8 goals, 8 assists in the league). The Croatian Perisic (2 goals, 7 assists in the league) is also present, as is Driouech (3 goals, 2 assists in C1) and midfielder Mann (2 goals in C1). Bayern will not be in full force for this poster either.

Indeed, the full-backs Laimer, Boer and Stanisic are still stuck in the infirmary at the moment. Winner of the CAN with the Lions of Téranga, the attacker Senegalese Jackson (3 goals in the league and 2 in C1) should make his return as will defender Upamecano who was ill last week. Good news for FCB since his replacement, Kim, will be suspended after being sent off against Union Saint Gilloise. Unsurprisingly, we could find ourselves in front of the insatiable Harry Kane (21 goals and 4 assists in the Bundesliga, 7 goals in C1) who scored his team's 2 goals against the Belgians. On the sides, Luis Diaz (9 goals and 9 assists in the Bundesliga, 3 goals in C1) and Michael Olise (10 goals and 13 assists in the Bundesliga, 1 goal and 4 assists in C1) are also very efficient. The young Lennart Karl (3 goals in C1) is one of the revelations of the season across the Rhine.