Bayern Munich vs. Lazio prediction, odds, start time: 2024 UEFA Champions League picks, best bets for Feb. 14
Bayern Munich continue their charge toward a second title in five years when they visit Lazio for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Bayern Munich, who recorded five wins and a draw in the group stage, won their sixth Champions League crown when they edged PSG 1-0 in 2020. Lazio went 3-1-2 during group play to reach the knockout rounds for the third time in their history and first since 2021, when they lost to Bayern at this juncture.
Kickoff at Stadio Olimpico is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Bayern are -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Bayern Munich vs. Lazio odds, while Lazio are +400 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +300 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Lazio vs. Bayern Munich picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also excelled in Serie A with a 63-39-1 record, returning nearly $1,600. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Sutton has broken down Bayern Munich vs. Lazio from every angle and just revealed his picks and UCL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Lazio vs. Bayern Munich:
- Bayern Munich vs. Lazio money line: Bayern -145, Lazio +400, Draw +300
- Bayern Munich vs. Lazio over/under: 2.5 goals
- Bayern Munich vs. Lazio spread: Bayern -0.5 (-150)
- BM: Bayern have advanced past the Round of 16 in 11 of their last 12 opportunities
- LAZ: The Biancocelesti lost both legs of their 2021 tie against Bayern by a combined 6-2 score
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Why you should back Bayern Munich
After edging Manchester United 4-3 in their group-stage opener, Bayern Munich allowed a total of three goals over their final five matches. Harry Kane is among the leading scorers in the Champions League as he is tied for fifth with four goals. The 30-year-old striker scored his first goal in the victory against Man United and also converted once in Bayern's 3-1 triumph over Galatasaray before registering a brace in the rematch, a 2-1 win.
Kane also has done a fine job of setting up goals as he shares third place in the competition with three assists. French winger Kingsley Coman, who scored his second UCL goal in a 1-0 victory against Man United in Bayern's group-stage finale, is unavailable due to a hamstring injury. However, Bayern will have the services of midfielder Jamal Musiala and 18-year-old forward Mathys Tel, who also converted twice during group play. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Lazio
Captain Ciro Immobile was the top scorer in the group stage for the Biancocelesti with three goals. The 33-year-old striker netted the lone goal in a 1-0 victory against Feyenoord and recorded a brace in a 2-0 triumph over Celtic. Immobile also leads Lazio with six goals during Serie A play, including one in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Cagliari.
Three other players combined to produce the Biancocelesti's four other goals during group play. Spanish winger Pedro registered half of them, converting in a 2-1 win against Celtic and netting their lone tally in a 3-1 loss to Feyenoord. The 36-year-old has scored just once in 21 matches for Lazio this season in Serie A. See which team to pick here.
How to make Bayern Munich vs. Lazio picks
Sutton has broken down Wednesday's Champions League match from every possible angle and has locked in a confident best bet, while offering a full breakdown of this UCL match. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
