Bayern Munich VS Dinamo Zagreb - Prediction

German giant Bayern Munich will start their Champions League journey tonight under the new manager, Vincent Kompany. Bayern will host Dinamo Zagreb in their opening game tonight at Allianz Arena. It will be the first Champions League match for Vincent Kompany as a manager. He joined the German club when Thomas Tuchel left back in May. However, Bayern Munich have picked up three wins in their first three matches in Bundesliga. While asked how he feels about the debut match in the Champions League as the manager, Kompany replied, "I didn't expect that question. I haven't thought at all about it. I'll prepare for the game just like the last one against Kiel and the next against Bremen. It's still football. We need to play the game."

Stats&Facts

• Bayern Munich have played four games against Dinamo Zagreb in European competitions. The Bavarians registered three wins, while Dinamo won the remaining one.
• Dinamo Zagreb played their first game at Allianz Arena in 1963 and registered a historic 4-1 win over Bayern Munich. However, they were destroyed in their most recent meetings with Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, losing by 5-0 in 2015.
• Bayern Munich have a very strong record in the Champions League. Only Real Madrid have a better winning ratio (60%) than the German giant (59.5%).
• Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb have the lowest winning ratio (13%) in the Champions League after playing 50+ games.

Team News

Leroy Sane was an absentee for Bayern Munich. But he has returned to the squad on Saturday and is available for tonight's game. Although he recovered, his place is not guaranteed as he has to fight with Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, and Michael Olise to get a spot in the starting XI. As for Dinamo Zagreb, Bruno Petkovic will lead the attack against Bayern Munich. Bayern Boss Vincent Kompany is well aware of Petkovic. "We do our own analysis, know their strengths and weaknesses. It's always helpful to play quickly, have the right position. We know that their No.10 Martin Baturina is a good player. Bruno Petkovic up front also has a presence in the box. We need to be careful," Kompany talked about Petkovic. Possible Lineup for Bayern Munich: Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Pavlovic, Palhinha; Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane Possible Lineup for Dinamo Zagreb: Nevisitic; Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel; Ademi, Sucic; Cordoba, Baturina, Pjaca; Petkovic

Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-0 Zagreb

Bayern Munich have an excellent home record in the Champions League. They have won 20 of their last 25 home matches in this competition and lost only one. Dinamo Zagreb Have not won against Bayern since 1963. So, it should not be a difficult game for Bayern Munich to make a great start.

Betfair Odds

Bayern: 1.12 Draw: 11.45 Zagreb: 24.75 Visit BFB247 to get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!