- The Arsenal vs Bayern Munich prediction article breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the heavyweight showdown.
- The game will take place on Wednesday at 2300EAT.
- The match will be played at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are all set to host Bayern Munichat the Emirates Stadium in a mouthwatering top of the table UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night.
Bayern are on top of Arsenal only due to a better goal scored ratio, with both on 12 points after their opening four matches.
The Gunners have not conceded a goal in the Champions League this season but they are against the highest-scoring team in Bayer who have bagged 14 goals in four games.
This is a repeat of last season’s edition where Bayern edged Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate to advance to the semis.
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Bayern famously demolished Arsenal 5-1 in three successive Champions League matches between 2015 and 2017, however much has changed since then.
Both teams won away in their last UCL games, Bayern beating PSG 2-1, while Arsenal were 3-0 winners at Slavia Prague.
Harry Kane is Bayern’s top scorer in all competitions this season with 24 goals and will be key to their attack as they try to break down a seemingly impenetrable Arsenal back line.
The teams look evenly matched on paper and are on identical runs of form, setting this up to be a potential blockbuster of an encounter.
The winner will retain the top spot in the new look UEFA Champions League table.
Here are the key details of the highly anticipated clash.
What time will Arsenal vs Bayern start?
The game kicks off at 11 PM E.A.T at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Bayern team news
David Raya will retain his place in goal with Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie set to get the nod on the flanks.
Eberechi Eze is fresh off a hat-trick and is set to start as well, with Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri possibly starting as well.
Mikel Merino is expected to start once again up front as Viktor Gyokeres continues to recover on the sidelines.
Bayern are expected to line up their best XI, with Kane leading the line with Michael Olise in support.
Youngster Lennart Karl could make his first UCL start after bagging his first goal in the last match, since Luis Diaz is suspended after being sent off against PSG.
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Arsenal vs Bayern head-to-head and current form
Both teams come into the game on identical runs of form, winning four and drawing another in their last five games.
Even their head to head history is well balanced in that period, with each side winning twice, while the other resulting in a stalemate.
Bayern were 6-2 winners against Freiburg over the weekend, while Arsenal stretched their lead at the EPL summit with a 4-1 demolition of North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich previous games
- Bayern 1-0 Arsenal (CL, April 17, 2024)
- Arsenal 2-2 Bayern (CL, April 9, 2024)
- Arsenal 2-1 Bayern (ICC, July 18, 2019)
- Bayern 1-2 Arsenal (ICC, July 19, 2017)
- Arsenal 1-5 Bayern (CL, March 7, 2017)
Arsenal vs Bayern current form
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich prediction
Both teams have continually shown the superior attacking prowess they posses and both are tipped to get a goal in this game.
With nothing separating these sides in terms of form and quality in their lineups, a rather evenly matched game is on the cards.
Though playing at home, this cannot guarantee a win for Mikel Arteta’s side and both teams to score is the best bet for this game.
