Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Kane returns to London

If you have been following the UEFA Champions League for a while. You will remember the last time these two teams met in this competition. The experience was far from pleasant for Arsenal. They lost to Bayern by 10 – 2 on aggregate. Will history repeat itself or are we looking at an Arsenal side that will humble Bayern Munich home and away?

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3 Way – Arsenal FC 17/25 

That 10-2 result on Aggregate feels like a full generation ago. None of the players who will be in an Arsenal Shirt on Tuesday evening were Arsenal players at the time. From a Bayern Perspective, Xabi Alonso was lining up in the midfield alongside Thiago Alcantara and Arturo Vidal. So much has changed since those rounds of 16 ties. Both Teams have evolved into the teams are today. 

Arsenal are title challengers in the Premier League and strong favorites to progress at Bayern Munich’s expense. However, you cannot write the Bavarians off. They have suffered two defeats in a row, including a 0-2 loss to Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. They are a shadow of their once great selves. With the question of domestic success now settled, the question now is, can Bayern Challenge for the UEFA Champions League? 

If they are going to challenge, they will need to Knock Arsenal FC out of the competition. and to do so, they will need to address their defensive frailties.  

Both Teams to Score – Yes 3/4

This team has always produced goals for both sides. Both Teams have been on the score sheet in this fixture in 5 out of their last 5 encounters. Add to this fact that, there have been more than 2,5 goals in this match in 4 out of their last 5 encounters. You end up with a game that is expected to produce plenty of goals.  

Anytime Goal Scorer – Harry Kane 41/20

Harry Kane loves to play for Arsenal. He has met them on 19 occasions, winning 7, losing 7 and drawing 7 times. His personal record against this opponent is impressive when you look at the goals, he has been able to get against Arsenal. 14 goals and 3 assists in 19 matches. This is by far his best record against a top six side in the English topflight. Arsenal is also the only top 6 side he has scored more than 10 goals against. So, expect him to extend his tally against Arsenal when they meet on Tuesday evening.  

Anytime Goal Scorer – Kai Havertz 11/5 

Kai has faced Bayern Munich on 7 occasions, losing most of those meetings to Bayern. He is a different player all together under Mikel Arteta. in the past two matches he has proven to be a pivotal player. scoring 1 and assisting two goals across two matches. He is a player that Arsenal will count on to contribute goals in this UEFA Champions League tie. especially because he has the magic touch now.