Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Preview
Bayern Munich and Arsenal will meet in the second quarter-final match of the UEFA Champions League. The game will take place on Wednesday, April 17 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
The first match between these rivals took place in London last week and ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite that, the German club had some advantage over the hosts, Thomas Tuchel's players failed to take away a more comfortable account from the capital of England. But despite this, bookmakers believe that Bayern now has a slightly better chance of reaching the semifinals than Arsenal. This is expressed in odds as 1.70-1.80 versus 1.95-2.05.
As for the upcoming match specifically, the line is almost equal here. Judging by Bayern Munich vs Arsenal odds, the success of the German club is estimated with odds of 2.40-2.50, and the probability of a victory for the guests is estimated with 2.80-2.90. A draw corresponds to odds of 3.80-3.90. At the same time, bookmakers believe that the match is likely to be productive: for a total of more than 2.5, odds are from 1.60 to 1.70.
Let's evaluate the current form and motivation of the teams before the second leg and choose the most reliable option for Bayern Munich vs Arsenal tips.
Bayern Munich Preview
Last weekend, Bayern broke an unprecedented series of three matches without a win (1 draw, 2 defeats), beating Cologne (2-0) on its own field. Despite the fact that Munich scored their first goal only in the 65th minute, it felt like the team was playing with a reserve, keeping in mind the upcoming battle with Arsenal.
The German top club will play the upcoming match in a less than optimal line-up. Alphonso Davies will not be able to help his team due to a yellow card received in the first match in London. In addition, the participation of Kingsley Coman in the game is questionable, who was able to leave the field on Saturday only with the help of his partners. The appearance of midfielder Serge Gnabry, who was injured in the game with The Gunners, is also excluded.
Arsenal Preview
The London club, unlike its opponent, continues to fiercely fight for the championship title in the Premier League, and in this regard Arsenal is more difficult than Bayern – all forces must be given in both tournaments. Last weekend, Mikel Arteta's men did not succeed: the team quite unexpectedly lost to Aston Villa at Emirates (0-2). Thus, Manchester City came out on top in the Premier League, the distance between the teams is now two points.
The Londoners do not have such problems with the squad as Bayern: only the condition of captain Martin Odegaard raises some questions. The midfielder was injured in the match against Aston Villa, but it is highly likely that he will be able to play at Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Betting Tips
The German club is a much more experienced European Cup fighter than Arsenal, and this factor can play a key role in determining the semi-finalist. Munich could have taken the victory away from London, but failed to realise several excellent opportunities, as a result of which they had to settle for a draw.
Arsenal received additional motivation in the form of the defeat by Aston Villa last weekend, but we believe that it will be difficult for the English club to achieve a positive result in Germany. We believe that despite some problems with the squad, the hosts will at least not lose in regular time. As a Bayern Munich vs Arsenal prediction, we propose to play a draw no bet option on the hosts. Our tip for this game: Bayern Munich Draw No Bet at odds of 1.81.