Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund Betting: Pep set for triumphant send-off with DFB-Pokal win
Having wrapped up another Bundesliga title
comfortably over their nearest rivals, Goal are backing the Catalan to
sign off by securing a domestic double with Die Roten
Bayern ended the Bundesliga season ten points ahead of Dortmund at the top of the table and while the most recent meeting between the two sides ended in a 0-0 draw, both sets of supporters will remember the 5-1 thrashing handed out by Bayern in October with Robert Lewandowski scoring an incredible four goals in nine minutes.
It might be surprising to find that despite winning the league so comfortably, Bayern were only the second highest scorers in the division after Dortmund, yet their miserly defence conceded just 17 goals throughout the season, exactly half the total of their nearest rivals.
That defensive record should further improve with the arrival of Mats Hummels next season, and the high profile move of Dortmund's captain will add further spice to an already charged encounter.
Betway make Thomas Tuchel's men the clear outsiders at 11/4 (3.75) with the draw offered at 5/2 (3.50), yet it is the price of evens (2.00) for a Bayern win which catches the attention.
Anyone who watched both legs of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid will have marveled at some of their passages of play, with opposition forward Antoine Griezmann admitting afterwards that Guardiola's charges had been superior.
They lacked a little bit of luck, yet against a Dortmund side who are not as defensively rigid as Atletico they should be able to flourish in the final third. Essentially, the price of evens (2.00) for Bayern to beat any German team is big enough to take, even if that team is the second best in the country.
That is not to say that Dortmund cannot make this game competitive, and both teams to score should have an excellent chance of paying out at 13/20 (1.65). Yet on the big stage, quality usually prevails and given the fact that it did not in the Champions League semi final, Bayern should be expected to make amends with a win in the German Cup final.
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People who cut back their salt
intake to half the recommended amount per day may be more at risk of
having a heart attack or stroke, scientists have warned.
Eating less than three grams of salt a day could lead to serious health problems in the future, according to a new study, which found current health recommendations appear to be confined only to those who have high blood pressure.
The global analysis of more than 130,000 people found that there were more heart attacks, strokes and deaths among those whose intake was lower than the average amount.
Eating less than three grams of salt a day could lead to serious health problems in the future, according to a new study, which found current health recommendations appear to be confined only to those who have high blood pressure.
The global analysis of more than 130,000 people found that there were more heart attacks, strokes and deaths among those whose intake was lower than the average amount.
Professor Andrew Mente, an
epidemiologist at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, described the
findings as “extremely important”.
He said: "While our data highlights the importance of reducing high salt intake in people with hypertension, it does not support reducing salt intake to low levels.
"Our findings are important because they show that lowering sodium is best targeted at those with hypertension who also consume high sodium diets."
Food companies across the globe have been under increasing pressure to cut back on salt amid claims it causes high blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The current average intake in the UK is around eight grams per adult per day. The recommended daily limit is six grams.
The latest study, which used data from 49 countries, looked at whether the relationship between salt intake and death, heart disease and strokes differs among people with high and normal blood pressure.
Previous studies have shown low intake is related to increased cardiovascular risk and mortality, even though it is associated with lower blood pressure.
But the new research shows that the risks associated with intake, when eating less than three grams per day, are consistent regardless of a patient's blood pressure.
He said: "While our data highlights the importance of reducing high salt intake in people with hypertension, it does not support reducing salt intake to low levels.
"Our findings are important because they show that lowering sodium is best targeted at those with hypertension who also consume high sodium diets."
Food companies across the globe have been under increasing pressure to cut back on salt amid claims it causes high blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The current average intake in the UK is around eight grams per adult per day. The recommended daily limit is six grams.
The latest study, which used data from 49 countries, looked at whether the relationship between salt intake and death, heart disease and strokes differs among people with high and normal blood pressure.
Previous studies have shown low intake is related to increased cardiovascular risk and mortality, even though it is associated with lower blood pressure.
But the new research shows that the risks associated with intake, when eating less than three grams per day, are consistent regardless of a patient's blood pressure.
Prof Mente said around 10 per
cent of the population in the global study had both high blood pressure
and high salt consumption. This suggests the majority of people are
eating the right amount.
He added targeted salt reduction in those most susceptible because of hypertension and high salt consumption may be better than reducing intake in most countries, apart from where the average is very high such as parts of central Asia or China.
Prof Mente said: "Low sodium intake reduces blood pressure modestly, compared to average intake, but low sodium intake also has other effects, including adverse elevations of certain hormones which may outweigh any benefits.
"The key question is not whether blood pressure is lower with very low salt intake, instead it is whether it improves health.”
Dr Martin O'Donnell, the paper’s co-author, said: "This study adds to our understanding of the relationship between salt intake and health, and questions the appropriateness of current guidelines that recommend low sodium intake in the entire population.
"An approach that recommends salt in moderation, particularly focused on those with hypertension, appears more in-line with current evidence."
He added targeted salt reduction in those most susceptible because of hypertension and high salt consumption may be better than reducing intake in most countries, apart from where the average is very high such as parts of central Asia or China.
Prof Mente said: "Low sodium intake reduces blood pressure modestly, compared to average intake, but low sodium intake also has other effects, including adverse elevations of certain hormones which may outweigh any benefits.
"The key question is not whether blood pressure is lower with very low salt intake, instead it is whether it improves health.”
Dr Martin O'Donnell, the paper’s co-author, said: "This study adds to our understanding of the relationship between salt intake and health, and questions the appropriateness of current guidelines that recommend low sodium intake in the entire population.
"An approach that recommends salt in moderation, particularly focused on those with hypertension, appears more in-line with current evidence."
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