Bayern Munich vs Besiktas: Latest team news, preview, live stream, TV channel, latest odds

are heavy favourites to beat Besiktas tonight in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.

Besiktas have never beaten Bayern, having lost to them 2-0 home and away in the 1997/98 Champions League.

Bayern host the first leg at the Allianz Arena tonight (7.45pm) and head into the fixture having won their last 13 games.

Besiktas are unbeaten in seven but remain the underdogs.

Here’s all you need to know about the game…

Bayern Munich vs Besiktas team news

Thiago Alcantara could start for Bayern tonight after three months out, while winger Kingsley Coman is fit for the game.

Robert Lewandowski is all set to start up front, with Thomas Mueller, Corentin Tolisso and James Rodriguez all fit to play off the striker.

New Besiktas striker Vagner Love – a replacement for Cenk Tosun who joined Everton in January – is hoping to start in the lone forward role.

Bayern manager Jupp Heynckes said ahead of the game: “This is a team peppered with international experience. The secret of their success lies in their coach.

“He’s not quite my age, but he’s already 65. He’s a very experienced man, an absolutely top coach who knows how to put the team together.”

How to watch Bayern Munich vs Besiktas on TV

Bayern Munich vs Besiktas is being shown live on TV via BT Sport.

BT Sport have the rights to broadcast Champions League games this season.

Coverage of the match starts at 7.30pm on BT Sport 3.

Bayern Munich vs Besiktas live stream

You can watch Bayern Munich vs Besiktas line online via BT Sport.

Customers need a BT Sport subscription to watch on desktop or via their app.

Bayern Munich vs Besiktas betting odds

Bayern are 1/8 favourites to beat Besiktas tonight.

The German side are also 22/25 to score +3.5 goals, with a 3-0 win at 6/1.