Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, a high-profile Champions League clash which always delivers plenty of drama.
The top dogs in Germany vs the reigning champions of England, this latest edition on Wednesday evening promises to be no different.
We have previewed the game in full below, picking out some sports betting tips based on NetBet Sport’s latest Champions League odds.
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Where can I watch Bayern Munich vs Arsenal in the UK?
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
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Recent results
Bayern thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1 at the Allianz Arena on the weekend, a welcome response to back-to-back and surprise away draws vs Augsburg (2-2) in the Bundesliga and Viking (3-3) in the Champions League. Vincent Kompany’s men demolished Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at home on Matchday 1, and are yet to suffer a defeat in any competition so far this season.
But Arsenal’s overall record is pretty good too, with nine wins from 10 matches and just one loss – the 3-0 humbling at Brighton. Mikel Arteta’s men have bounced back well from that setback on the South Coast, though, with three consecutive wins picked up against Leeds (2-1), Lille (3-0) and Nottingham Forest (0-1). The Gunners won 1-0 at Napoli on Matchday 1 thanks to a second-half goal from Martin Odegaard.
Head-to-head record
Bayern Munich and Arsenal met on 15 previous occasions in the Champions League, and the Bavarians have been the dominant force with eight wins.
Arsenal claimed just four victories, though one of them was in last season’s League Phase – a deserved 3-1 success at the Emirates.
The previous meeting at the Allianz in early 2024 finished 1-0 to Bayern, with the Gunners losing 5-1 in the prior two games at the iconic stadium.
Team news
The main headline in the team news department is Michael Olise’s suspension, the French winger needlessly sent off for two quick yellow cards last week at Viking. Summer signing Ismael Saibari is likely to be his replacement in the starting XI, given Jamal Musiala is injured. Manuel Neuer is also expected to miss out again with a fitness issue, so Jonas Urbig is set to remain between the sticks. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich is unavailable due to a family bereavement.
For Arsenal, William Saliba, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis are the headline absentees, with back-up goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga also condemned to the treatment table. Myles Lewis-Skelly should return in midfield for this one, while Noni Madueke has to make the starting XI at Eberechi Eze’s expense following his game-changing and goal-scoring cameo at Forest.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Bayern Munich are the clear favourites ahead of kick-off at a price of 1.99. A win for Arsenal is at odds of 3.15, while the draw is 3.85.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Double chance – Bayern Munich win or draw @ 1.32
While Bayern’s overall results in 2026-27 have been a tad inconsistent by their lofty standards, the home record remains typically incredible. Kompany won all four previous matches at the Allianz by an aggregate score of 23-2, further highlighting the size of the task at Arsenal’s hands here. Furthermore, the Gunners tasted victory just once in their seven visits to Bayern, suffering defeat on five of those occasions.
Anytime goalscorer – Harry Kane @ 1.99
Kane has started the season with nine goals in as many matches, three of them scored in two Champions League appearances. And Bayern’s main man has a fabulous record against Arsenal, primarily from his days at Tottenham. Kane boasts 15 goals in 22 previous outings vs the Gunners, so getting the Ballon d’Or contender at close to evens is an opportunity which needs grabbing with both hands.
Player to score or assist – Ismael Saibari @ 2.11
Saibari has started very well at Bayern following his summer move from PSV Eindhoven – and he potentially represents exceptional value in this market. The Moroccan forward registered two goals and three assists from his first six Bundesliga appearances, already establishing on-field chemistry with the likes of Kane and Luis Diaz.
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