Bayern Munich Women vs. Lyon Women: UCL Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Eight-time Women's Champions League winners Lyon will head to Germany on Tuesday to take on Bayern Munich Women in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

While Bayern are striving for their maiden European title, Lyon are aiming to claim the prestigious trophy for a record-extending ninth time.

Previous Matches and Head to head

Bayern Munich have reached the quarter-finals for the third time in four seasons after successfully progressing through the group stage.

The German side registered four wins, one draw, and one defeat across their six group matches, ultimately finishing two points behind Group C leaders Arsenal.

Since suffering a 3-2 loss to Arsenal in their final group-stage game, Bayern have built up strong momentum, winning seven consecutive competitive matches heading into Tuesday’s fixture.

Alexander Straus’s team took a significant step toward retaining their Frauen-Bundesliga title with a crucial 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg on Friday. A brace from Pernille Harder and a goal from Lea Schüller helped the Bavarians move six points clear at the top of the table.

That win also preserved Bayern’s unbeaten home record this season across all competitions (W11, D1), a stat that will boost their confidence ahead of their first meeting with Lyon since their 1-0 home victory in the 2021-22 group stage.

Meanwhile, Lyon are looking to overcome Bayern across two legs as they continue their pursuit of their first Champions League title since the 2021-22 season.

After being eliminated in the quarter-finals in 2022-23, the French club bounced back to reach last season’s final in Bilbao, where they fell short against Barcelona.

This year, Lyon have booked their place in a record 16th Women's Champions League quarter-final after winning all six of their group-stage matches against Wolfsburg, Roma, and Galatasaray to top Group A.

Since suffering an unexpected Coupe de France Féminine exit last month, Lyon have responded emphatically, securing five consecutive league victories with an astonishing 25-2 aggregate score, extending their lead at the top of the Première Ligue table to 10 points.

Still unbeaten in regulation time this season, the French champions will be confident of extending their impressive run, particularly as they kept clean sheets in all three of their away group-stage matches.

Bayern Munich Women vs. Lyon Women Team News

Bayern will be without Tainara, Katharina Naschenweng, Lena Oberdorf, and Georgia Stanway due to injuries.

With no new fitness concerns, Straus may opt to stick with the same starting lineup that featured in Friday’s victory over Wolfsburg.

Harder, who has netted 17 goals in 28 appearances this season, will remain one of Bayern’s most potent attacking threats.

As for Lyon, head coach Joe Montemurro is expected to make a few changes after rotating his squad in Friday’s commanding 8-1 win over Reims.

Vanessa Gilles is likely to return to the starting lineup to partner Wendie Renard in central defense, while Dzsenifer Marozsán and Tabitha Chawinga could also be handed starting roles.

Up front, Melchie Dumornay is expected to lead the line as she looks to add to her impressive tally of 16 goals this season.

Predictions

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Bayern have yet to lose at home this season, and we expect them to maintain that unbeaten streak. However, Lyon’s attacking firepower could be enough to secure a valuable draw heading into the second leg.

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