MUNICH (Interstat) — Bayern Munich will host Barcelona on Tuesday in a matchup that pairs two teams separated by a half-game in the standings. Bayern Munich enters at 7-5, while Barcelona is 7-6. Barcelona will be the visiting side as both clubs look to build momentum in a crowded schedule.

Barcelona comes in off a 99-81 win over Basket Zaragoza. Juan Nunez led the way with 23 points and two rebounds in 17 minutes, while Olivier Nkamhoua added 14 points and five rebounds and Josh Nebo contributed 12 points and six rebounds. Nunez is the player to watch for Barcelona. He has shown the ability to score in bunches, including his 23-point effort in the most recent game, though his minutes have varied across recent performances. Barcelona also has an overtime loss to Olympiacos and a home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in its recent run. The team has been capable of high-scoring outputs but has also shown some inconsistency on the road.

Bayern Munich counters with a 7-5 record and a recent 96-77 home win over Hamburg. Marjon Beauchamp is the player to watch for Bayern Munich. He finished with 22 points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 23 minutes in that win. Oscar Da Silva added 11 points and four rebounds, and Justus Hollatz had 10 points, three rebounds and five assists. Beauchamp has been productive across recent games, including 8 points and four rebounds at Anadolu Efes and 4 points at Besiktas. Bayern Munich has split its recent results, with a road win at Anadolu Efes and losses to Dubai and Besiktas. The club will lean on its home court against a Barcelona side that has been uneven away from home.

Barcelona’s schedule ahead includes a home game against Valencia, a road trip to Unicaja and a visit to Hapoel Tel Aviv. Bayern Munich’s upcoming slate features a road game at Crvena Zvezda, followed by games at Rostock and against Löwen Braunschweig. Both teams will be looking to establish rhythm before a busy stretch of league and continental play.

Tuesday’s game could hinge on guard play and rebounding. Barcelona will need Nunez to continue his scoring form while getting support from Nkamhoua and Nebo. Bayern Munich will look to Beauchamp to carry the offensive load and will need Da Silva and Hollatz to provide balance. The home crowd could be a factor as Bayern Munich tries to protect its floor.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Bayern Munich 79, Barcelona 74. Barcelona is a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5, and the over/under is 173.5.