Benfica host Bayern Munichtoday at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon for Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 group stage. The German side is one of the title favorites and a new win for them today would secure the first place in Group E for at least two moreUCL rounds. Here, find out what you need to know about this soccer match such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.
The hosts are in second place in Group E with one draw against Dynamo Kyiv (0-0) and victory against Barcelona (3-0) at home. They are coming to this match after winning their last match against Trofense in the Portuguese league.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have won their two matches in the group stage so far easily. First, they defeated Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou and then destroyed Dynamo Kyiv 5-0 at Allianz Arena. They want to remain unbeaten and secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Benfica vs Bayern: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Time: 3:00 PM (ET).
Location: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
Benfica vs Bayern: Time by State in the US
ET: 3:00 PM
CT: 2:00 PM
MT: 1:00 PM
PT: 12:00 PM
Benfica vs Bayern Munich: Storylines
Bayern and Benfica have met each other in the Champions League on eight occasions. The Portuguese side has never defeated Bayern Munich, who have five wins and three draws in the all-time series. Their most recent matches took place in the 2018/19 edition, with Bayern winning 0-2 and 5-1 in the group stage.
How to watch or live stream Benfica vs Bayern Munich in the US
The soccer match between Benfica and Bayern Munich for Matchday 3 of UEFA Champions League 2021/22 group stage on Wednesday, October 20, to be played at Estadio da Luz will be broadcasted in the US by PrendeTV, Paramount+.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich: Predictions and odds
Oddsmakers have already made their predictions for this match. According to FanDuel, Bayern Munich are the favorites to win the match with odds of -250, while Benfica have odds of +600. A tie would end up in a +410 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Benfica | +600 |
| Tie | +410 |
| Bayern Munich | -250 |
*Odds by FanDuel
