Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich prediction, odds, time: 2024 UEFA Champions League picks, best bets for May 8

Real Madrid hope to take another step toward increasing their record number of titles in the comPetition to 15 when they host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal tie on Wednesday. Real Madrid, who won their 14th Champions League title in 2021-22, battled Bayern to a 2-2 draw in Munich last week in the first leg. Los Blancos are unbeaten in their last seven UCL meetings with the Bavarians (5-2-0) and own a slight 12-4-11 advantage in the most-contested matchup in the History of the comPetition. Real Madrid have won three straight Champions League knockout-round encounters with Bayern.

Kickoff at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is set for 3 p.m. ET. Los Blancos are -115 favorites (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich odds, while the Bavarians are +280 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +280 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in the Premier League for a $3,463 profit. Anybody following saw big returns.

Now, Eimer has broken down Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich from every angle and revealed his picks and UEFA Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid:

• Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich money line: Madrid -115, Bayern +280, Draw +280
• Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich over/under: 2.5 goals
• Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich spread: Los Blancos -0.5 (-115)
• RM: Los Blancos haven't lost since Jan. 18, a 4-2 setback against Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey
• BM: The Bavarians have allowed more than one goal in just one of their last nine UCL matches
  
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Why you should back Real Madrid 

Los Blancos enter Wednesday with several impressive unbeaten streaks, as they haven't lost in a club record-tying 11 straight Champions League matches (7-4-0) and 20 consecutive contests across all comPetitions (13-7-0). Vinicius Junior was the hero against Bayern in the first leg as he provided all the offense for Real Madrid. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward opened the scoring in the 24th minute and knotted the match in the 83rd minute, completing his brace.

Vinicius Junior is tied with six players, including teaMMAte and compatriot Rodrygo, for fifth in the UCL with five goals and shares second place in the comPetition with four assists. The 23-year-old Rodrygo, who converted in both legs of Real Madrid's quarterfinal tie against Manchester City, also netted five goals in this comPetition each of the previous two years. Facing Bayern in the knockout phase has been favorable for Los Blancos of late, as they have gone on to win the title after defeating the Bavarians in their previous three meetings. See which team to pick here.

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Why you should back Bayern Munich

The Bavarians are led offensively by Harry Kane, who is tied with PSG's Kylian Mbappe for first in the Champions League with eight goals. The 30-year-old English striker provided Bayern with a 2-1 lead against Real Madrid in the first leg when he converted in the 57th minute, giving him four goals in his last four UCL matches. Kane, who leads the German Bundesliga with a career-high 36 goals, is tied for eighth in this comPetition with three assists.

Since mid-December, Kane has recorded 22 goals in 24 contests across all competitions, never going more than two consecutive matches without a goal during that span. Winger Leroy Sane ended a lengthy drought by converting in the 53rd minute of the first leg. The 28-year-old had gone 27 games across all competitions without a goal after registering a brace on Oct. 28 against Darmstadt 98 in a Bundesliga match. See which team to pick here.

How to make Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich picks

Eimer has broken down Wednesday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and is offering a full breakdown of this UEFA Champions League clash. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was up well over $2,500 for $100 players in 2023, and find out.

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