UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich

By Sam Batz

When: Wednesday, May 8th at 3:00 PM EST

Where: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain

Watch On: CBS/Paramount+/Fubo

Matchup: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich

In another installment of a storied Champions League rivalry, La Liga champions Real Madrid will host the Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich. It’s a must-watch matchup that will determine a Champions League finalist, and after a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the second leg is poised to be a world class match. Real Madrid are the kings of the European Cup, recording 14 titles, the most of any club by far. Similarly, Bayern Munich has loads of Champions League experience, but with just 6 titles, the German giants have a long way to go in order to catch Madrid. The two clubs have faced each other 27 times in the Champions League, but none more important than Wednesday’s second leg semi-final.   

Real Madrid is the favorite (-110), while Bayern come in as the underdog (+280), but odds can change quickly. Stay up-to-date by visiting OSB’s odds page, where you’ll find the latest spread, money lines, and O/U totals. While you’re there, feel free to check out everything OSB has to offer, including our highly valued membership packages designed to fit the needs of every sports betting enthusiast. 

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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Odds

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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Champions League Stats 

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Head-to-Head History

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have seen their fair share of Champions League action. 27 matches have been played between these two rival clubs, with Madrid posting 12 wins and Bayern posting 11, with 4 draws between them. In those 27 matches, Madrid has scored 43 goals, while Bayern has scored 41. Needless to say, these two have been evenly matched for decades, and this year is no exception. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Wednesday’s semi-final came down to penalties. 

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Best Player Prop

Jude Bellingham; Anytime Goalscorer (+155)

20-year old Jude Bellingham is a goal scoring machine. He led Real Madrid with 18 goals, helping Los Blancos secure a record breaking 36th La Liga title. Bellingham also has 4 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League, making him one of the top-players of the tournament. Bellingham didn’t do much in the first leg, recording 0 shots on goal, but keeping Bellingham away from the goal is nearly impossible. His speed, strength, and awareness make him a major threat, and Bayern will struggle to keep Jude Bellingham from making an impact.   

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Prediction

Real Madrid are the kings of the Champions League, and on Wednesday the kings will rule. Take Real Madrid to beat Bayern Munich on their way to making a record breaking 18th appearance in the Champions League final. Madrid was outplayed in the first leg, which even head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted, yet the Spanish champions still managed to keep it even against Bayern Munich. The German giants have a huge task ahead of them, as Madrid’s superstar lineup, from Vinicius Junior to Toni Kroos to Jude Bellingham, requires constant attention, something Bayern will struggle to achieve on the road in the hostile environment of the Bernabeu. Bayern’s Harry Kane is a world class scorer, recording the most goals in the Bundesliga (36), as well as the Champions League (8), but Kane can’t do it alone, and Bayern will fall to Real once again. 

Real Madrid vs. Bayern predictions: 

• Moneyline Pick: Real Madrid (-110)

If you take Real Madrid’s Moneyline (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if Real Madrid wins straight up. 

• ATS Pick: Real Madrid (-0.5)

If you take Real Madrid to Cover the -0.5 Spread (-115): You risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if Real Madrid wins the game by at least 1 goal.

• O/U Pick: Over (2.5)

If you take the Over on 2.5 total goals (-170): You risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, if Real Madrid and Bayern combine for more than 2 goals.