Champions League
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.
Recap
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
2 -
2
Final Score
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kick | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 4 | Shots on Goal | 2 |
| 13 | Shots | 8 |
Pass Accuracy
Shot Accuracy
| OFF | 3 | |
| F | 13 | |
| SH | 13 |
Pass Accuracy
Shot Accuracy
| 2 | OFF | |
| 12 | F | |
| 8 | SH |
Ball Possession
59%
41%
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.
