Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in the third round of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase on Wednesday 21 October at 20:00 GMT. The match takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, with both sides aiming to maintain their strong European records.
Bayern have scored eight goals in their opening two Champions League matches, although a 3-3 draw against Viking FK followed their emphatic 5-0 win over Bodo/Glimt. Arsenal, meanwhile, have won both games without conceding, beating Napoli 1-0 before recording a 3-0 victory over Lille.
The hosts’ attacking power and Arsenal’s defensive solidity make this an intriguing encounter. Read on for our sports betting predictions, team analysis and expected lineups.
Bayern Munich x Arsenal Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal
- Bayern Munich have scored eight goals across their first two Champions League matches, beating Bodo/Glimt 5-0 before drawing 3-3 away to Viking FK.
- Arsenal have won both European fixtures without conceding, defeating Napoli 1-0 and Lille 3-0.
- Bayern remain unbeaten in all competitions this season and recently thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1, while Arsenal have won their last three matches in all competitions.
- The Bavarians have a formidable home record in the Champions League, going 39 league-phase or group-stage home games unbeaten, with 37 wins during that run.
- Arsenal’s defensive record contrasts with Bayern’s attacking output: the Gunners are yet to concede in this season’s competition, but have scored only four goals.
Bayern MunichBAY
ArsenalARSRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Bayern Munich and Arsenal have a long history of European meetings, with Bayern holding the stronger overall record in recent years.
- In the last ten meetings, Bayern Munich have four wins, Arsenal have won three times, and there have been three draws.
- Arsenal beat Bayern 3-1 in their most recent meeting, in November 2025.
- Bayern have won their last three home meetings with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, while the Gunners’ most recent victory there came in the 2012-13 season.
- Harry Kane has scored 15 goals in 22 career appearances against Arsenal, although he failed to score in his last two meetings with the Gunners.
Head-to-Head
Bayern MunichBAYArsenalARS| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | ArsenalARS 3-1  Bayern MunichBAY | |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayern MunichBAY 1-0ArsenalARS | |
| UEFA Champions League | ArsenalARS 2-2Bayern MunichBAY | |
| International Champions Cup | ArsenalARS 2-1Bayern MunichBAY | |
| International Champions Cup | Bayern MunichBAY 1-1ArsenalARS |
Bayern Munich's Unbeaten Run and Home Strength
Bayern Munich remain unbeaten across all competitions in 2026/27 and have scored 25 goals in their last six matches. Their latest performance was particularly emphatic, as they beat RB Leipzig 6-1 at the Allianz Arena, with Luis Díaz scoring a hat-trick and Harry Kane contributing a goal and two assists.
Their Champions League campaign began with a 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt before they were held to a 3-3 draw by Viking FK. Despite surrendering a late equaliser in Norway, Bayern have scored eight goals in the competition and possess the attacking quality to trouble even the most organised defences.
Bayern’s remarkable European home record is another major asset. They have gone 39 consecutive Champions League group-stage or league-phase matches at home without defeat, winning 37 of them. However, Michael Olise’s suspension is a significant setback, while Joshua Kimmich’s availability remains uncertain.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayern MunichBAY 6-1 RB LeipzigRB | WinW | |
VikingVIK 3-3 Bayern MunichBAY | DrawD | |
FC AugsburgFC 2-2 Bayern MunichBAY | DrawD | |
Bayern MunichBAY 7-0 Union BerlinUNI | WinW | |
SV ElversbergSV 1-2 Bayern MunichBAY | WinW | |
Arsenal's Flawless European Record
Arsenal arrive in Munich having won their last three matches in all competitions. Their most recent outing produced a narrow 1-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest, with Noni Madueke scoring the decisive goal late in the game. The result followed a convincing 3-0 win over Lille in the Champions League.
The Gunners have also beaten Napoli 1-0 in Europe, leaving them with six points from two matches and no goals conceded. Their defensive discipline will be essential against a Bayern side that has scored eight times in the competition, although Arsenal’s four goals so far suggest room for improvement in attack.
Mikel Arteta’s side have won nine of their last ten matches, showing the quality to threaten Bayern on the counter-attack. Bukayo Saka remains an important attacking outlet, while the return of Martin Zubimendi to fitness provides another option in midfield.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
Nottingham ForestNOT 0-1 ArsenalARS | WinW | |
ArsenalARS 3-0 LilleLIL | WinW | |
ArsenalARS 2-1 LeedsLEE | WinW | |
BrightonBRI 3-0 ArsenalARS | LossL | |
IpswichIPS 2-4 ArsenalARS | WinW | |
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal Prediction: Goals expected from both sides
Bayern Munich’s attacking strength makes them a threat throughout the match, particularly at home. They scored six against RB Leipzig and have already netted eight times in the Champions League, so the over 2.5 goals market is worth considering.
Arsenal have won both of their European fixtures without conceding. The Arsenal or Draw double-chance market offers an alternative for those backing the visitors to avoid defeat against Bayern.
Our main selection is both teams to score. Bayern’s prolific attack should create chances, while Arsenal’s pace and quality in the final third give them a credible route to finding the net.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
| Double Chance | Arsenal or Draw | |
Where to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal
For those looking for where to watch Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal, here are the broadcast details:
- TV: TNT Sports 1
- Streaming: HBO Max
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich lineup will have changes following Michael Olise’s suspension, while Joshua Kimmich’s availability is uncertain and Jamal Musiala is expected to miss out with a thigh problem. Manuel Neuer is expected to return in goal, and Lennart Karl is a leading candidate to replace Olise.
Arsenal have no disciplinary concerns, and Martin Zubimendi is fit after recovering from a minor ankle issue. However, Piero Hincapie, Christos Tzolis and William Saliba are expected to miss the match. The Arsenal lineup may include Noni Madueke, who impressed after coming off the bench against Nottingham Forest.
Bayern Munich
Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Karl, Saibari, Díaz; Kane.
Bayern MunichArsenal
Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Guimarães; Saka, Ødegaard, Madueke; Gyökeres.
ArsenalMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27
- Date: 21/10/2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 (GMT)
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
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