Arsenal vs FC Bayern Milan Prediction & Match Preview

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are set to clash in the Champions League quarter-final. The first leg of this intense battle will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal’s Journey:

• The Gunners overcame their last-16 curse by defeating Porto on penalties. Their knockout demons from past seasons were finally banished.
• Arsenal’s recent form has been impressive, with 10 wins out of 11 top-flight games. They sit at the top of the Premier League table.
• The Emirates Stadium has become a fortress for Arsenal, with six consecutive home wins in all competitions and four clean sheets in their Champions League matches on familiar turf this season.

Bayern Munich’s Challenge:

• Bayern boasts the prolific Harry Kane, who knows how to score at the Emirates. Kane recently left Tottenham Hotspur to chase silverware.
• Serge Gnabry, another former Arsenal academy product, is also part of Bayern’s attacking force.
• However, Bayern suffered a catastrophic second-half collapse in their recent Bundesliga match against Heidenheim, losing 3-2.

Predicted Lineups:

• Arsenal (4-3-3):

  • Goalkeeper: David Raya
  • Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu
  • Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Jorginho, Declan Rice
  • Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli

• Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):

  • Goalkeeper: Sven Ulreich
  • Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies
  • Midfielders: Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka
  • Attacking Midfielders: Thomas Muller, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry
  • Striker: Harry Kane.