This edition of the UEFA Champions League had shown soccer fans aroundthe world that anything can happen. Lyon and Bayern Munich will face each other in the Champions League semifinals today at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, after pulling off two of the biggest surprisesof the competition. Here you will find everything there is to know about this game: match information, predictions and odds, and how to watch it.
Lyon won the respect ofall their rivals after upsetting Manchester City in the quarterfinals. The French side beat Pep Guardiola’s team 3-1 after displaying an outstanding performance. Lyon had eliminated Juventus in the last-16round and now will try to make another major upset.
However, it won’t be easy for them. According to sportsbooks, Bayern Munich arethe main favorites to win the semifinals and the Champions League trophy. And that’s nosurprise, especially after the historic 8-2 victory over Barcelona in the quarterfinals. The German side had no mercy against their rivals in the Champions League knockout stage, as they had thrashed Chelsea 7-1 in their last-16round series.
Lyon vs. Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head
Lyon and Bayern Munich will meet for the ninth time in the European competition. The German side won four, drew two and lost other two of the previews eight matches. The last time these teams faced each other was in 2009-2010 Champions League semifinals, when Bayern won 4-0 on aggregate.
Lyon vs. Bayern Munich: Match information
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Time: 3.00 PM (ET)
Venue: José Alvalade Stadium (Lisbon, Portugal)
How to watch Lyon vs. Bayern Munich in the U.S.
The Champions League semifinals between Lyon and Bayern Munich will be broadcasted by TUDN and Univision at 3.00 PM (ET) and 12.00 PM (PT).
Lyon vs. Bayern Munich Odds and Predictions
Recent results put Bayern Munich as the main favorite to win the semifinal match against Lyon. Acording to DraftKings and FanDuel, it would be a big surprise if the French side managed to win the game and advance to the Champions League Final.
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
| Lyon | +1100 | +1000 |
| Draw | +550 | +600 |
| Bayern Munich | -435 | -470 |
* Odds from DraftKings and FanDuel
