Champions League Final 2013
Wembley Stadium
25-05-2013 @ 19.45 UK
How are the two teams form?
As mentioned, Bayern Munich won this year's Bundesliga and in convincing style. In Jupp Heynckes last season as manager for the South German team, they won the league with 91 points and a goalscorer of +80. In the Champions League, Munich shared the 1st in group F with Valencian before beating Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona on their way to the final.
The last 10 matches between the two teams have ended in 5 victories for Dortmund, 2 draws and 3 wins for Bayern Munich.
What are the probable starting formations?
Dortmund is probably without Mario Götze while Patrick Owomoyela definitely is out for the final. For Bayern Holger Badstuber and Toni Kroos are sidelined for the final.
Weidenfeller
Kirch - Subotic - Hummels - Schmelzer
Gündogan - Bender
Blaszczykowski - Grosskreutz - Reus
Lewandowski
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Mandzukic
Robben - Müller - Ribéry
Schweinsteiger - Martinez
Alaba - Van Buyten - Boateng - Lahm
Neuer
What to expect from this match?
Both teams have much of the same strengths and weaknesses why it is hard to find a favorite for this match. That said, a few more players from Munich have more experience with finals than most of the Dortmund players. This is something that can be crucial on Saturday.
What are the odds?
Paddy Power holds the best bet on a Dortmund victory with a 6/5 odds. Meanwhile, a draw gives 3 back a Bwin and a Munic victory gives the best odds at BETVictor with 15/4.
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