Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction Match Details
On Wednesday night, Bayern Munich will host Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie at the Allianz Arena. The first leg at the Emirates Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw.
Bayern Munich Preview & Form
Bayern Munich missed out on their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title to their rival Bayer Leverkusen last weekend. However, they hope to salvage European glory. The Bavarians showed a strong winning mentality in their last home match against FC Koln in the Bundesliga round of 29, which should make them feel confident in the game.
Bayern Munich performed superbly in the group-stage matches, going unbeaten. In the round of 16, Bayern defeated Lazio with a 3-1 aggregate after suffering a 1-0 deficit in the first leg.
Thomas Tuchel knows that this competition is his final chance to claim some silverware with Bayern this season. The pressure is on them to get a win at their home stadium and continue their excellent home record in the Champions League.
Arsenal Preview & Form
Arsenal enters the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League second leg after suffering their third loss this season in their last Premier League match against Aston Villa. This defeat has kept the Gunners in second place, two points behind title rivals Manchester City, and they missed the chance to top the Premier League table.
During the Champions League group stage, the Gunners performed excellently, winning four matches, drawing one, and losing one game. In the round of 16, Arsenal displayed mixed form, losing the first leg 1-0 to FC Porto before advancing to the quarterfinals through penalties after winning the second leg 1-0 at the Emirate stadium.
It’s worth noting that Arsenal has struggled in away games during the Champions League, winning only one out of four games, drawing one, and losing two. Additionally, they lost their last two visits to the Allianz Arena Stadium, both ending in a 5-1 defeat.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Prediction Betting Tips
Bayern Munich have shown an impressive winning mentality in their previous two matches against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, winning both games comfortably with a scoreline of 5-1 in 2015 and 2017. It is worth noting that Arsenal had displayed excellent form in their domestic league before their unexpected defeat in the last match. However, considering Arsenal’s struggles in European competitions, we believe that the Bavarians will take advantage of this and secure a victory. Therefore, we predict a win for Bayern Munich.
