The UEFA Champions League returns midweek with one of the most anticipated fixtures on the schedule. Bayern Munich will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in a heavyweight showdown on Wednesday. Both sides are packed with top-class talent and are equally determined to secure all three points.
Bayern Munich head into this clash sitting comfortably at the top of the Champions League standings. The German champions have been in ruthless form this season and showed no signs of slowing down last weekend after destroying SC Freiburg 6–2. Confidence in the Bavarian camp is sky-high, and they’ll arrive in London expecting another strong performance.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are right behind Bayern in the group and are enjoying an excellent season of their own. The Gunners come into this match fuelled by momentum after a dominant 4–1 victory over their North London rivals Tottenham. Arteta’s men have rediscovered their swagger, and the atmosphere at the Emirates will be electric.
Bayern Munich have historically dominated this fixture, winning 8 of the 14 meetings between the two clubs. Arsenal have managed just 3 victories.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 15 games across all competitions. Their last defeat was a narrow 1–0 loss to Liverpool back in August.
Arteta’s side have won 11 of their last 12 matches in all competitions, with the only slip-up being a 2–2 draw against Sunderland.
Bayern Munich remain unbeaten in 18 games this season — 17 wins and only one draw, which came against Union Berlin.
Both sides are in incredible form, and this match has all the ingredients of a Champions League classic. Arsenal will count on their home crowd to make a difference, while Bayern’s consistency and firepower pose a serious threat.
With both teams stacked with attacking talent and currently playing at an elite level, a high-intensity affair is expected — and it may end without a winner.
Predicted Score: Arsenal 2–2 Bayern Munich