Bayern Munich will hope to avoid a Champions League upset against RB Salzburg as the duo clash in the first leg of their last-16 tie tonight.
The contrast between the two clubs at this level could not be greater. Salzburg are the first-time upstarts looking to muscle in on the old guard.
They are the first Austrian team to make it through to the knockout stage in the Champions League era and nine of their 10 group stage points came at their Stadion Salzburg.
That impressive home record will face its sternest test yet against six-time European champions Bayern, who racked up a perfect six wins from six in the group stage and are among the favourites to win the competition once more.
Date, kick-off time and venue
RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight - Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
The Stadion Salzburg in Salzburg will host the match.
Where to watch RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s match will be televised live on BT Sport 3, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the action unfold online via the website or BT Sport app.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action as it happens tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich team news
Bayern will be without several key players tonight in Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka due to injury.
Jamal Musiala is sidelined with illness and Josip Stanisic has a thigh issue.
Salzburg will be without Bernardo, Bryan Okoh, Sekou Koita and Luka Sucic, meanwhile.
RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich prediction
Bayern are clear favourites in this tie. They have yet to fully click under Julian Nagelsmann, were beaten 4-2 at newly-promoted Bochum in the Bundesliga on Saturday and are without several key players, but they should be too strong for Salzburg.
Bayern to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
RB Salzburg wins: 0
Draws: 0
Bayern wins: 2
