Lazio and Bayern Munich will lock horns in the Champions League last 16 first leg at the Olimpico stadium on February 14.
Lazio - 5.50
Draw - 4.33
Bayern - 1.63
Lazio
Maurizio Sarri's team were off to a slow start at the UCL group stage but then they managed to get 10 points out of six games and qualified for the playoffs from the second place in the group.
In the Serie A, it's been a bag of mixed emotions for the Eagles: in their last three league games, they drew one (0-0 vs Napoli), lost one (1-3 vs Atalanta), and won one (3-1 vs Cagliari).
Considering Lazio's injury list has only two names, Patricio Gabarron and Mattia Zaccagni, it's safe to say the Italian outfit is fully prepared for the battle.
Bayern
With just one draw and five wins in the group stage, Thomas Tuchel's team literally cruised through the UCL group stage.
In domestic tournaments, it has been a much rockier road. Munich were eliminated from the German Cup early. More importantly, they can miss out on the Bundesliga title after losing against Eintracht, Werder and, most recently, Bayer Leverkusen.
Munich's injury list is much longer, compared to that of Lazio. The likes of Gnabry, Davies, Coman, Laimer and a few others will not help their teammates in Rome.
Lazio vs Bayern: Facts to know
At Olimpico, Lazio have lost only two games out of their 16 fixtures in all competitions this season.
Lazio have scored at least one goal in 12 out of their 16 home games.
Bayern have lost three out of their last eight away games in all competitions.
Bayern have failed to keep a clean sheet in four out of their last five matches in all competitions.
Lazio vs Bayern: Head-to-head
The two sides have faced each other in the Champions League before. In was in the 2020/21 UCL last 16: Bayern won both games with a combined score of 6-2.
Lazio vs Bayern: Score prediction and betting tip
At home this season, Lazio have been barely beatable. In the Champions League they haven't lost a single game while in the Serie A, they have suffered only two defeats: against Inter and Genoa.
Bayern are far from perfect these days, especially away and you can't expect them to thrash the hosts come Wednesday.
Our score prediction: Lazio 1-1 Bayern Munich
Our betting tip: Lazio win or draw, no lose bet (Megapari odds – 1.80)
