A delightful Champions League quarter-final match begins at the Emirates on Sunday, when Arsenal host old rivals Harry Kane and Bayern Munich in the first leg.
It’s a brilliant pairing for a number of reasons, chief among them the return of former Tottenham star Kane, who spent years driving a stake through the hearts of Arsenal fans in the poisonous north London derby. Now with Bayern, Kane is advancing in the only competition that presents the possibility of winning a trophy.
2012 was the last time Bayern finished without a single trophy in hand, finishing as runners-up in three different competitions, finishing the domestic campaign second behind Borussia Dortmund and losing in both the Champions League final and the DFB Cup. . This year, they are out of the league title race, with Bayer Leverkusen taking the win, and their form down the stretch looks increasingly toxic, most recently losing 3-2 to newly promoted Heidenheim on weekend after leading 2-0. on the break.
Arsenal will know that while the margins in the midst of the Premier League title race are razor-thin, there is also a chance to create a memorable European run. The Gunners will be looking to avenge the 10-2 aggregate thrashing they received at the hands of Bayern the last time they met in the Champions League, losing 5-1 in both legs of their last-16 clash in 2017.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich odds
With Bayern Munich faltering domestically but Arsenal in the thick of the Premier League title race, the Gunners are heavy favorites at home against the German side. Since their three-game losing streak until New Year’s Day, Arsenal have only lost once in 2024, in the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Porto on the road.
Furthermore, since the beginning of March, Arsenal have only conceded one goal in six games, including matches against Manchester City and Porto.
Bayern will know that they simply need to stay within striking distance to have any chance of advancing in the second leg. They were beaten 1-0 at Lazio to start their round of 16 showdown, but triumphed 3-0 at home to advance, marking the second time in their last four attempts to successfully overturn a first-leg defeat in the round of 16. UCL final.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Prediction
- Lean Money Line: Arsenal (-135)
- Score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Bayern Munich
Almost all of Bayern Munich’s adverse results this year have come away from home: since the beginning of February, Bayern have lost to Bayer Leverkusen, Heidenheim, Bochum and Lazio away from home, as well as a draw with Freiburg. Another adverse result in a big home game against Borussia Dortmund goes to show how Bayern have practically banked on the league and focused on Europe, but their away form is the most worrying aspect.
The Gunners have one of the most organized defensive units in Europe, conceding just three goals in their last nine Premier League games, and Arsenal are happy to play games when necessary. Right now, Arsenal are simply the better team, and they are worth backing not only in this match but also in the two-legged tie.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich match details
- Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Start time: 8 pm local (3 pm ET / 12 pm PT)
- Location: Emirates Stadium (London, England)
- Referee: Glenn Nyberg (SUE), VAR: Pol van Boekel (NED)
- Last meeting: Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich (March 7, 2017 | Champions League)
