The absolute standout tie in the UEFA Champions League this week comes at the Emirates Stadium with the two teams at the top of the 36-team table, with one of the sides set to lose their 100% record on Wednesday.
Arsenal have been magnificent throughout the campaign with another heavy summer of spending suggesting they can genuinely fight on all four fronts this season. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 hammering of Tottenham in the North London Derby at the weekend.
Bayern Munich romped to a 6-2 demolition of Freiburg at the Allianz Arena at the weekend, continuing a frankly remarkable start to the season. Vincent Kompany’s Bavarians have won 17 and drawn one of their 18 matches across all competitions so far this season.
Can Arsenal produce another statement of intent or will Bayern Munich flex their muscles away from home once again? AllSportsPeople brings you the latest tips and odds for this clash in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
Arsenal vs. Bayern Prediction: Who Will Win?
Bayern went to European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes a couple of weeks ago and won 2-1 with a simply brilliant first-half performance before Luis Diaz was sent off.
If Bayern were to keep that level of energy and intensity here then they will fancy themselves at the Emirates but this is an obdurate and in-form Gunners side that are extremely difficult to play against, with a draw nowhere near a bad result for either side.
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Head-to-Head: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
- The last time these two faced off against each other was in the quarter-finals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, with Bayern Munich coming out on top to see off the north Londoners.
- Bayern have been the nightmare of Arsenal teams of the past in this competition and they are unbeaten in their last five clashes between the two teams.
- Overall, the two teams have met on 14 occasions with Arsenal winning just three of those and Bayern have come out on top in eight of those matches.
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich: Form Guide
Arsenal – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Sunderland 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal (UEFA Champions League)
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
Bayern Munich – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Bayern Munich 6-2 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- Union Berlin 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 Bayern Munich (UEFA Champions League)
- Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
- Cologne 1-4 Bayern Munich (DFB-Pokal)
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Score Prediction
In their 18 games this season, Bayern have scored 64 goals but they have quite a few injury and suspension issues in attack with Kompany likely to be a bit more pragmatic in the English capital city.
Arsenal, like Bayern, are also expected to be a little cautious against such strong opposition and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the two sides shake hands on a draw.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Bayern Munich (6.97 with Dafabet)
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Team News
Arsenal Team News
- Martin Odegaard has been edging his way back to full fitness but there is a very good argument that - when he does return - Eberechi Eze is the man with the shirt in that position.
- Viktor Gyokeres is also working his way back to full fitness but even if he is available for the squad in this one, the Sweden international is still unlikely to start.
- The Gunners have a few remaining injury absentees such as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, with centre-back Gabriel is also sidelined.
Bayern Munich Team News
- Following his red card for a daft tackle on Achraf Hakimi, Luis Diaz is now missing through suspension for the German champions this week.
- As well as the absence of the Colombia international, Bayern are also likely to be without Serge Gnabry, who is dealing with an injury.
- Following the departures of Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller in the summer, as well as Jamal Musiala out injured, Bayern are dealing with a shortage of personnel in the final third.
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at the Emirates Stadium, with Eberechi Eze continuing as the number 10 after his NLD hat-trick and Leandro Trossard keeping his place on the left side.
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Bayern Munich
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya (GK) – Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori – Rice, Zubimendi, Eze – Saka, Merino, Trossard
Out: Gabriel, Havertz, Jesus
Doubtful: Odegaard, Gyokeres
Bayern Munich predicted lineup to play Arsenal
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)
Neuer (GK) – Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Stanisic – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Karl, Kane, Olise – Jackson
Out: Davies, Musiala
Doubtful: Guerreiro, Gnabry
Suspensions: Diaz
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Odds: Who is the favourite?
- Arsenal to win: 2.25 with Dafabet
- Bayern Munich to win: 3.20
- Draw: 3.60
How to watch: Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich.
- Date: Thursday, November 26
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Time: 1:30 a.m.
- TV/Stream: Sony LIV