Bayern Munich have started their domestic season in convincing fashion and are expected to continue that into Europe.
20:00 Wednesday
Chelsea kick off their Champions League campaign against the reigning Bundesliga Champions, Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Prediction
- Bayern Munich's immense start to the Bundesliga campaign continued on Saturday afternoon when they hammered reigning 2. Bundesliga champions HSV 5-0 at home, with four goals coming inside the opening half-hour. Vincent Kompany's side have won all three of their first league fixtures this season, scoring 14 goals in the process and conceding just two.
- Chelsea's season thus far has been far less convincing. The Blues came from behind to snatch a 2-1 lead against Brentford on Saturday night, but conceded deep into stoppage time as Fabio Carvalho's goal forced a draw. Enzo Maresca's side won the Club World Cup during the summer, but have kicked off their Premier League charge with eight points from a possible 12 against middling opposition.
Score Prediction: Bayern 2-1 Chelsea
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Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Lineups
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea
Neuer, Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer, Kimmich, Goretzka, Díaz, Gnabry, Olise, Kane
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich
Sánchez, Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto, Caicedo, Santos, Garnacho, Palmer, Neto, George
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Team News
Bayern Munich Team News
- Vincent Kompany is expected to stick with the side that dismantled HSV, with Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala still recovering from minor knocks.
- New signing Michael Olise could make his Champions League debut after impressing in training. Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka anchor midfield, while Harry Kane leads the line after scoring five goals in his first three games.
Chelsea Team News
- Enzo Maresca may rotate slightly after a congested fixture list, but Palmer and Garnacho are expected to start in attack.
- Marc Cucurella and Trevoh Chalobah return to the XI after missing the Brentford draw.
- Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos will likely form the midfield base, with Neto and George offering pace on the flanks.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Odds
| Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayern | 7/10 |
| Draw | 17/5 |
| Chelsea | 4/1 |
Bayern Munich Vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Chelsea vs Bayern Munich features Bayern to Win, Cole Palmer 1+ Shot on Target, and Aleksandar Pavlovic 2+ Fouls.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 5/1 with bet365.
Bayern to Win
Bayern have started the season in ruthless form, scoring 14 goals in three games and conceding just two. Chelsea’s defensive frailties and inconsistent performances suggest they’ll struggle to contain Kompany’s side.
Cole Palmer 1+ Shot on Target
Palmer returned from injury against Brentford and hit the target twice in 34 minutes. He’s likely to test Neuer at least once, especially if Chelsea find themselves chasing the game.
Aleksandar Pavlovic 2+ Fouls
The midfield battle should be interesting with the most combative players on the pitch clashing. Pavlovic averages 2 fouls per 90 minutes in his last 10 games and committed three fouls in his last game, which was a 5-0 win over Hamburger SV. He will face Caicedo who draws an average of 1.75 fouls per game in his last 10. There should be plenty of chances for Pavlovic to foul.
