The Arsenal vs Bayern Munich clash on Tuesday is one of the most intriguing UEFA Champions League quarter-final matches this season.
The Gunners topped Group B with 13 points, winning 4 and drawing and losing 1 each in their 6 group stage games while the Bavarians were undefeated in their 6 group stage fixtures with 5 victories and 1 defeat.
In the Round of 16, Arsenal eliminated FC Porto on penalties following a 1-1 aggregate outcome after two legs. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s men lost 1-0 at Lazio before winning the second leg on home soil 3-0 to reach the current stage.
Arsenal Overview in 2023/24
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have collected 71 points in 31 league games this season and are 1st in the Premier League on goal difference. Second-placed Liverpool have the same number of points as the Gunners.
The Gunners are in contention for Premier League glory and are undefeated in their last 7 games in all competitions with 6 wins and 1 draw.
They recorded a resounding 3-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion last time out and they will feel confident heading into this huge encounter.
Bayern Munich Overview in 2023/24
On the flip side, Bayern Munich have endured a disappointing Bundesliga season. Bayern squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Heidenheim on Saturday and this means they will be taking nothing for granted.
Their latest slip-up saw them drop 16 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, so the UCL remains their best chance of picking up silverware this term as they were knocked out of the DFB Pokal at the early stages.
Arsenal Last Five Matches
6th April 2024 – Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Arsenal 3 – Premier League (W)
3rd April 2024 – Arsenal 2 Luton 0 – Premier League (W)
31st March 2024 – Man City 0 Arsenal 0 – Premier League (D)
12th March 2024 – Arsenal 1 FC Porto 0 – UEFA Champions League (W)
9th March 2024 – Arsenal 2 Brentford 1 – Premier League (W)
Bayern Munich Last Five Matches
6th April 2024 – Heidenheim 3 Bayern Munich 2 – German Bundesliga (L)
30th March 2024 – Bayern Munich 0 Dortmund 2 – German Bundesliga (L)
16th March 2024 – Darmstadt 2 Bayern Munich 5 – German Bundesliga (W)
9th March 2024 – Bayern Munich 8 Mainz 1 – German Bundesliga (W)
5th March 2024 – Bayern Munich 3 Lazio 0 – UEFA Champions League (W)
Head-to-Head Records
In fact, the Arsenal vs Bayern Munich past meetings show the visitors have won each of the last three Champions League head-to-head meetings against the Gunners anywhere.
However, considering the Gunners’ hot form and Bayern Munich’s recent struggles, I think Arsenal are the favourites to win Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Tips
1.Tip #1 – I expect Arsenal to win and both teams will score a goal.
2.Tip #2 – I am backing Bukayo Saka to score at any time.
3.Tip #3 – I see a correct score of 2-1 in favour of Arsenal
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