Flamengo vs Bayern Munich prediction by SBR's Gary Pearson for Sunday's Round of 16 match:
Best bet: Bayern Munich & Under 3.5 goals (+125 via DraftKings)
"First and foremost, the betting odds for this Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich fixture should be closer. Flamengo, trading at +390 via DraftKings, are being undervalued. Under Filipe Luis, Flamengo have lost three of 48 matches, a remarkable return.
They are solid defensively - allowing one goal or fewer in six straight and 10 of the previous 11 - and provide a consistent offensive threat, netting at least once in 12 of the last 13.
The weather in Miami should also favour the Brazilian side, although the humidity is expected to be somewhat less oppressive than usual.
My inclination is to back a 2-1 Bayern Munich victory. However, I'm unsure whether they'll be able to complete the task in 90 minutes.
The Bavarian giants were far too wasteful against Benfica in the group stage, but they shouldn't have that issue with their best 11 set to start.
I'm banking on Bayern Munich to eke out a 2-1 victory, but I've hedged the bet with Under 2.5 goals in case it's a 1-1 draw and requires extra time and, possibly, dreaded penalties."
Best player prop pick: Harry Kane anytime goal (+110 via DraftKings)
"You need your marksman to step up in knockout matches to be successful, and I'm confident in Kane's ability to inflict the damage required to get past Flamengo.
While it might come via an assist, the better play is to back Kane to add to his outrageous goals tally.
Kane has nine knockout-game goals for England, the most of any European player, and he bagged five in six Champions League knockout contests this season.
If you want a clutch goalscorer, Kane is your man.
While it could come via the penalty spot against a tenacious and smothering Flamengo rearguard, he provides an aerial threat, also enjoying matches against physical, chippy, and dogged defenses.
Kane should require one chance to get the job done, and he'll be prepared to pounce when it comes."
Flamengo vs Bayern Munich odds:
Is this one closer than the odds suggest or will Bayern Munich win comfortably?
Best bet: Bayern Munich & Under 3.5 goals (+125 via DraftKings)
"First and foremost, the betting odds for this Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich fixture should be closer. Flamengo, trading at +390 via DraftKings, are being undervalued. Under Filipe Luis, Flamengo have lost three of 48 matches, a remarkable return.
They are solid defensively - allowing one goal or fewer in six straight and 10 of the previous 11 - and provide a consistent offensive threat, netting at least once in 12 of the last 13.
The weather in Miami should also favour the Brazilian side, although the humidity is expected to be somewhat less oppressive than usual.
My inclination is to back a 2-1 Bayern Munich victory. However, I'm unsure whether they'll be able to complete the task in 90 minutes.
The Bavarian giants were far too wasteful against Benfica in the group stage, but they shouldn't have that issue with their best 11 set to start.
I'm banking on Bayern Munich to eke out a 2-1 victory, but I've hedged the bet with Under 2.5 goals in case it's a 1-1 draw and requires extra time and, possibly, dreaded penalties."
Best player prop pick: Harry Kane anytime goal (+110 via DraftKings)
"You need your marksman to step up in knockout matches to be successful, and I'm confident in Kane's ability to inflict the damage required to get past Flamengo.
While it might come via an assist, the better play is to back Kane to add to his outrageous goals tally.
Kane has nine knockout-game goals for England, the most of any European player, and he bagged five in six Champions League knockout contests this season.
If you want a clutch goalscorer, Kane is your man.
While it could come via the penalty spot against a tenacious and smothering Flamengo rearguard, he provides an aerial threat, also enjoying matches against physical, chippy, and dogged defenses.
Kane should require one chance to get the job done, and he'll be prepared to pounce when it comes."
Flamengo vs Bayern Munich odds:
Is this one closer than the odds suggest or will Bayern Munich win comfortably?