Bayern Munich vs Atalanta prediction, tips & stats

Bayern Munich will host Atalanta on Wednesday in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie in the Champions League.

The hosts have already secured the next stage after the soul-crushing 6-1 win in Italy, but can Atalanta at least end their European journey on a more positive note?

Read our Bayern Munich vs Atalanta prediction and preview to find out and learn more about this game.

Tip 1: Over 1.5 first-half goals

Bayern’s games have seen plenty of first-half goals in this competition since their half-time average is 1.5 goals across the season.

Atalanta’s matches also produce solid number of goals before the break (0.667), and given that the first leg finished with seven goals, it's clear that this game can open up quickly if Bayern score early again.

Tip 2: Bayern Munich to win to nil

Bayern’s defense has been elite in this competition, conceding just 0.5 goals per game at home over 4 matches, while they score heavily at the same time (3.0 goals per game at home).

Atalanta’s away attack is a concern at this level (0.8 goals per game across 5 away games), and they managed only 1 goal in the first leg, at home, despite conceding 6.

Tip 3: Harry Kane to score 2+ goals

Kane is Bayern’s clear top scorer in the competition with 8 goals (including 2 penalties scored), so he will be on the prowl in this match too and if Bayern can have a similar output like in the first leg, Kane should be able to grab a brace.

Of course, Bayern could decide to rest Kane and some other starters given the first-leg result, but if they don't, Kane will have another good European night.