Bayern vs Lazio: TV listings, live streaming options, preview for UCL clash

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After a shock loss in the first leg, all eyes will be on Bayern as they aim to turn their fortunes around against Lazio in round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Things have gone terribly awry for Bayern Munich as of late.

Die Roten have enjoyed an unprecedented level of dominance in the Bundesliga for well over a decade to the point that critics have expressed frustration that the German giants have turned the title race into a one-horse competition. However, this time around, they are not guaranteed to add another Bundesliga trophy to their already huge prize haul as they are a whopping ten points behind current league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Nor will they be adding another DFB-Pokal after another shock early exit in that competition.

As such, Bayern Munich naturally have turned their attention towards the Champions League - yet that has not gone the way many would expect. Pitted against Lazio in the round of 16, many figured it should be a straight-forward win for a team who have vastly more experience in this competition than their Italian counterparts. Indeed, prior to facing Lazio last month for the first leg, Bayern were enjoying an impressive 12 match unbeaten streak (W10 D2) against Italian clubs.

In addition, while Bayern are making their 16th consecutive appearance in the Champions League round of 16, Lazio are only featuring at this juncture for the third time. However, a reckless foul by Dayot Upamecano gave the Aquile the lifeline they desperately needed, and now, it's Maurizio Sarri's side who lead the series 1-0 following Ciro Immobile's converted penalty. In addition, Bayern Munich shockingly have won just one of their last five games across all competitions, with their 1-0 loss to Lazio sandwiched by back to back defeats to Bayer Leverkusen (3-0) and surprisingly, struggling Bochum (3-2).

Meanwhile, Lazio, who sit in ninth spot, have not been in good form in Serie A. The Biancocelesti have won just two of their last five domestic games, but do have a shot at winning the Coppa Italia after securing a spot in the semi-finals. Certainly, they do have a slender advantage after winning the first leg 1-0, but they will be now facing a Bayern side who will be quite determined to avoid what would be an embarrassing early exit. Key Bayern striker Harry Kane is still looking to score what would be his first goal in the UCL knockout round stages, and despite Bayern's poor form as of late, they, on paper, at least, are expected to overturn this tie and secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

Of course, football is unpredictable, and Lazio just may cause what would be a huge upset at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday evening.

Team news: Bayern Munich vs Lazio

Bayern Munich: Dayot Upamecano will miss this game after being shown a red card during his team's loss to Lazio last month. In addition, die Roten are missing Kingsley Coman, Noussair Mazraoui, and Bouna Sarr due to injuries, while Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry might be able to be involved if they can pass late fitness tests.

Lazio: Nicolo Rovella and Patric are among Lazio's absentees for this match.

Match facts: Bayern Munich vs Lazio

Bayern's loss to Lazio last month ended a 12 match unbeaten steak for die Roten against Italian clubs (W10 D2)
At home, Bayern's record against Italian sides is W12 D5 L5
Die Roten have a record of W15 L4 in the round of 16, and have lost just one of their last 12 round of 16 ties
Lazio are featuring in the round of 16 for the third time in club history
The Biancocelesti have won just one of their last nine away games against German teams (D3 L5)