Fans live for and follow the Champions League for clashes like Bayern Munich vs Arsenal. Two European giants will face off in Matchday 3 of the league phase, with experts expecting a real spectacle.
- Bayern have kept just one clean sheet in their last five matches.
- Arsenal have won 10 of their 11 games this season.
- Michael Olise will miss the match through suspension.
Bayern Munich - Arsenal Predictions
Bayern have already suffered a few setbacks this season. The draws against Augsburg and Viking in the Champions League are considered disappointing results. Their defence has certainly not looked solid, as the Germans often become so focused on building their attacks that they forget about their defensive duties.
Our prediction: Both teams to score at odds of 1.54 (-185)
Arsenal beat Bayern 3-1 in the Champions League last year. We are expecting goals from both sides again, considering the current form of the Gunners and Die Roten.
| Date and timeKick-off: | Wednesday, 21 October with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time (BST) |
| Broadcast | Check on UEFA official site |
| Odds on Bayern to win | 2.10 (110) |
| Odds on Arsenal to win |
3.25 (225) |
Bayern Munich - Arsenal Betting odds
Bayern are considered the favourites to win this match by bookmakers. The odds on a home victory are hovering around 2.10 (110), while an Arsenal win is priced at 3.25 (225). The draw has the longest odds, reaching as high as 3.70 (270).
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Predicted line-ups
Bayern will be significantly weakened by the absence of Michael Olise, who received a particularly needless red card in the match against Viking. Injured players Musiala and Buchmann will also be unavailable. Arsenal will be without Hincapie, Saliba and Tzolis, who are all dealing with fitness issues.
- Bayern: Urbig - Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies - Kimmich, Pavlović, Karl, Saibari, Diaz - Kane
- Arsenal: Raya - Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori - Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Odegaard, Madueke - Havertz
Recent results
In the previous round of the Champions League, Bayern suffered a major setback, drawing 3-3 with Viking, who were widely expected to lose. However, they bounced back emphatically in their latest Bundesliga match, thrashing RB Leipzig 6-1. Arsenal have won their last three games against Leeds, Lille and Nottingham Forest since their defeat to Brighton.
Bayern - Recent matches
17.10.2026 – Bayern Munich 6:1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
13.10.2026 – Viking 3:3 Bayern Munich (Champions League)
10.10.2026 – Augsburg 2:2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
18.09.2026 – Bayern Munich 7:0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
13.09.2026 – Elversberg 1:2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
Arsenal - Recent matches
18.10.2026 – Nottingham Forest 0:1 Arsenal (Premier League)
13.10.2026 – Arsenal 3:0 Lille (Champions League)
10.10.2026 – Arsenal 2:1 Leeds United (Premier League)
19.09.2026 – Brighton 3:0 Arsenal (Premier League)
15.09.2026 – Ipswich Town 2:4 Arsenal (English League Cup)
Bayern Munich - Arsenal Champions League match
Bayern will certainly be keen to avenge last year's defeat at the Emirates. Olise's absence is a significant blow, but the squad is deep enough for Vincent Kompany to replace him without a dramatic drop in quality. The Gunners' philosophy has not changed much, as they continue to favour pragmatic, defensively disciplined football. Wednesday's match will therefore see two contrasting styles go head-to-head.
Broadcast
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal will be played on Wednesday, 21 October, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time (BST). Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on the relevant Champions League broadcast platform, subject to subscription.