Manchester City v Bayern Munich – Match Preview and Betting Tip

Betting Tips | Article posted on September 29th, 2025

Champions League group games don’t get much bigger than this clash between possibly the most expensively assembled squad in Europe and the reigning Bundesliga and European champions. Manchester City already have bitter experience of meeting top German opposition, having struggled in the group stages of the Champions League previously when facing Borussia Dortmund, and Munich themselves. Thus, the City faithful will be weary, but hopeful, going into this match against Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich.

The away side won strongly and memorably the last time they travelled to England, walloping Arsenal at the Emirates. They will be looking for another similar result this time out, to get their campaign to become the first club to retain the Champions League on the front foot from its beginning.

Winner

It is rare that a visiting team travels to the Etihad as favourites, but Bayern’s pheonemnanal team and squad and might reputation ensures that the German champions are the bookies’ favourites to win this match. This is a brave move to some extent, as City’s home record in the Premier League is absolutely first-class. However, they have yet to repeat that stellar form in the Champions League, and often have looked bizarrely outclassed when appearing in Europe’s premier competition.

Thus, they will be somewhat apprehensive about facing the might of Bayern, and I believe with good reason. The German side are unbeaten so far this season, and hardly anyone has beaten them over the last 18 months. Thus, I have to agree with the bookmakers, and I believe that the German side will come away with a win here. You can get 6/5 on this outcome with numerous bookmakers.

Correct Score

One wouldn’t expect Bayern to win too emphatically here, and City always look as though they have goals in them. Thus, I’m going to tip both teams to score in this fixture, but for the away side to come out on top narrowly. Final score here will be Manchester City 1 – 2 Bayern Munich. Best odds available are 9/1 with BetVictor.

Under / Over 2.5 Goals

The over 2/5 goals bet can be backed at 3/4 with BetVictor.

Winning Margin

A one goal win for Bayern Munich is rated as a 3/1 shot by Bet365.

First Goalscorer

Both teams have many players capable of breaking the deadlock in this one, but the Champions League has often brought out the best in Dutch winger Arjen Robben, so I’m tipping him to score first in this one. Best odds available are 9/1 with BetVictor.

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