Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena in a Champions League heavyweight matchup. The Bayern Munich vs Arsenal betting odds have the home side as narrow +125 (Polymarket) favorites.

Vincent Kompany's side are unbeaten through their first 10 games in all competitions this season, and this Bayern attack has shown it can bury opponents when it gets rolling.

Arsenal arrive on a winning run, but their back line takes a real hit with Saliba and Hincapié both injured. That is a big ask in this building.

The overall head-to-head is dead level, with the previous meetings split evenly between Bayern wins, ties and Arsenal wins. Bayern are undefeated in their last 5 home games against Arsenal in all competitions.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Recent Results

Bayern were held to a messy 3-3 tie by Viking in the Champions League last time out. They answered by hammering RB Leipzig 6-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Harry Kane leads the line for an attack that is clearly firing, even if that Viking result showed the defense can get pulled apart.

Arsenal ground out a 1-0 road win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday to stretch their winning streak to three games. In the Champions League, wins over Napoli and Lille came with back-to-back clean sheets, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres set to carry the attack.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bayern Munich: J. Musiala (Injured/out), M. Neuer (Doubtful), K. Min-Jae (Doubtful), M. Olise (Suspended)

Arsenal: C. Tzolis (Injured/out), P. Hincapié (Injured/out), W. Saliba (Injured/out), K. Arrizabalaga (Doubtful)

Bayern Munich

The biggest change to the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal lineups is Michael Olise, who is suspended after his red card against Viking last time out in this competition. Manuel Neuer is questionable, so Jonas Urbig should keep the gloves. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah and Lennart Karl could all be recalled by Vincent Kompany, while Musiala remains out injured.

Arsenal

Arsenal are without Saliba, Hincapié and Tzolis through injury. Kepa Arrizabalaga was left out against Nottingham Forest and is doubtful for this one. In attack, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres are both expected to start.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Predicted Lineup

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Neuer (doubtful), A. Davies, J. Tah, D. Upamecano, K. Laimer, A. Pavlovic, J. Kimmich, L. Díaz, I. Saibari, L. Karl, H. Kane

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. Raya, M. Lewis-Skelly, G. Magalhães, E. Konsa, J. Timber, B. Guimarães, D. Rice, E. Eze, M. Merino, N. Madueke, V. Gyökeres

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Key Stats & Game Facts

• Bayern Munich have had 16+ shots in 6 out of 10 games against Arsenal (Champions League).
• There have been 10+ shots on target in 5 of the last 7 meetings between Bayern Munich and Arsenal (Champions League).
• Harry Kane has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Arsenal (Champions League).
• Konrad Laimer has made 3+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Arsenal (Champions League).
• Bayern Munich have had 6+ corners in 8 of their last 10 games against Arsenal (Champions League).

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal prediction is a Bayern win, and not a quiet one. The projections give the home side a 44.29% win probability, the highest of the three outcomes. Kane and company have more firepower than an Arsenal defense missing Saliba and Hincapié can comfortably handle, but the Gunners carry enough going forward to score at the Allianz Arena. Expect goals at both ends, with Bayern finishing on top.

Best Picks

Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game between Bayern and Arsenal. This Total Goals Over/Under selection leads our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal best picks because the projected total of 3.76 goals clears the line. The AI probability of 51.75% sits above the bookmaker-implied probability, and it keeps showing up as positive value without being a short price or a longshot.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are expected to find the net. This Both Teams To Score selection is backed by a 71.52% projected probability of goals from both sides. Arsenal's defense is short Saliba and Hincapié, while Bayern are without Olise and Musiala, so neither team looks built to keep things clean on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Same Game Parlay

Our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal same game parlay picks lean into goals, sustained Bayern pressure and a feisty edge, with Konrad Laimer's discipline right at the heart of it.

Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. There have been 4+ goals scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Bayern Munich and Arsenal in the Champions League.

Konrad Laimer to be shown a card. The right back has picked up a card in 2 of his last 3 outings versus the Gunners in this competition, and Eze projects to line up on his side.

Over 7.5 in the Total Home Corners market. Bayern Munich have had 8+ corners in 5 of their last 7 outings opposite Arsenal in Europe's top club competition.

Over 1.5 in the Total Home Team Cards market. Bayern Munich have received 2+ cards in each of their last 5 head-to-head clashes with Arsenal in the Champions League.

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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Talking Points

The market has moved Bayern's way. Their moneyline has shortened since opening while Arsenal's has drifted, so the money has bought into the home side. The key battle is Harry Kane against an Arsenal center back pairing of Magalhães and Konsa that has to cope without Saliba. Bayern have absences of their own, with Olise suspended and Musiala out, which puts more on Díaz and Lennart Karl to supply Kane. Arsenal's recent clean sheets were impressive, but this is a far tougher test for a patched-up back four.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Predictions FAQs

When is the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Champions League game?

The Champions League game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Where is Bayern Munich vs Arsenal being played?

The game is being played at Allianz Arena.

Where can I watch Bayern Munich vs Arsenal?

The game is listed on RTE 2 in Ireland and on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.

Who are the probable starters for Bayern Munich vs Arsenal?

Bayern Munich's probable starters are M. Neuer, A. Davies, J. Tah, D. Upamecano, K. Laimer, A. Pavlovic, J. Kimmich, L. Díaz, I. Saibari, L. Karl and H. Kane. Arsenal's probable starters are D. Raya, M. Lewis-Skelly, G. Magalhães, E. Konsa, J. Timber, B. Guimarães, D. Rice, E. Eze, M. Merino, N. Madueke and V. Gyökeres.

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