Bayern Munich play Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday looking to gain a first leg advantage in their quest for another Champions League final place.

Match Betting Odds:

Bayer Munich – 13/10 with Paddy Power

Draw – 5/2 with Bet365

Barcelona – 13/5 with Bet Victor

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Bayern Munich have been in sensational form all season and should be more than a match for Barcelona in this two legged affair. The German’s are looking to reach their fourth Champions League final in five years while Barcelona will want to put last year’s disappointment of losing at this stage last season to Chelsea.

Munich have scored 16 goals in the three matches since their 2-0 win at Juventus and despite Mandzikic being suspended for this match they have a more than suitable replacement in Mario Gomez so goals will not be a problem. Bayern beat Juventus 2-0 home and away in the last round with two convincing displays and can take a valuable home advantage to the second leg in the Nou Camp in a week’s time.

Barcelona needed the away goal rule to get past PSG in the last round and have only won two of their last seven away matches in the Champions League, this included a 2-2 draw in Paris and a 2-0 defeat to AC Milan in this season’s knock-out stages. The fitness of Lionel Messi will be vital for Tuesday’s clash and their selection problems at center-half could also play into Bayern hands.

In the betting for this match we are happy to side with Bayern Munich to win the first let at 13/10 with Paddy Power and it is hard to see Bayern not getting some joy in front of goal given their fantastic ability down the flanks and poaching ability of Mario Gomez.

Gomez is 6/1 to score first and 15/8 to score anytime in the match and with Mandzukic out he is sure to start, and will score.

In the Champions League at home so far this season Bayern have only failed to score in the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal after the tie was all but won so a bet on them to score over 1.5 goals at 8/11 (William Hill).

Bayern Munich vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Bayern Munich to win – 13/10 with Paddy Power

Bayern Munich to score over 1.5 goals – 8/11 with William Hill

Mario Gomez to score first – 6/1 with Betway

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