Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 18 games in all competitions, so they should be full of confidence right now. They rested star striker Harry Kane for their game against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the weekend, but they still won 4-1. That result left the Bavarians 11 points clear of their closest rivals at the top of the Bundesliga table, so they can afford to focus 100% on the Champions League. Kane should return to the starting lineup for this game, and he should fire his team to victory over Atalanta, who are currently seventh in Serie A.

Oh look! Another Bayern Munich over! I know it's boring taking the same bet every time we see the Bavarians play, but how can we not with the form Kompany has this squad in? I know people are going to say "It's the first leg so Bayern might play slower and keep it close". My response is this, have you watched a Bayern Munich game this season? This team doesn't know how to park the bus. They have scored 92 goals in 24 Bundesliga games and 22 scored in 8 UCL matches. This team will have their foot on the gas from start to finish, and I expect them to score 3+ on their own without Atalanta's help.

I like Bayern Munich to win this one, and I haven't been shy about this. I will acknowledge that -160 is a bit juicy and might not quite be playable for everyone, so here's another option if you want to see that plus number in front of your bet! Taking the -1 spread gives the bet a push element. If Bayern Munich win 2-1, this will be graded as a push and you'll get your wager back. I just don't see a world where this fragile backline of Atalanta is going to stop Bayern from scoring, and Atalanta's defense won't be putting up more than a goal or two here. A 3-1 score prediction is where I see this ending.

I know Atalanta at home are a strong Serie A team. I know that they are the last beacon of hope for Serie A. I don't care. Mark my words Bayern Munich will win not only this game, but this tie, and the whole competition. FC Bayern, forever number one. The Bavarians will be lifting the trophy when it's all said and done, and I would be looking at futures market as well. This team under Vincent Kompany is elite, and that front three of Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane are going to run over this Italian outfit.