Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Preview and Prediction – April 17, 2024 – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

The second leg of the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Arsenal is scheduled for this Wednesday.

Match Preview

For Arsenal, this week could be decisive in defining their 2023/24 season, albeit in a negative light.

They suffered their first home defeat of the season against Aston Villa last Sunday, falling behind Manchester City in the Premier League table after months of leading.

With the Premier League situation now in City’s favor, Arsenal’s focus shifts to the Champions League, where they aim to advance to the semi-finals.

The tie is currently level at 2-2, with Harry Kane scoring another goal against Arsenal from a penalty.

Serge Gnabry also found the net for Bayern, while Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal’s opener before Leandro Trossard equalized late in the game.

Bayern, having lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend, are determined to bounce back.

Their 11-year streak of league title wins came to an end, leaving them 16 points behind Leverkusen with five games remaining.

This season, Bayern has suffered six losses in the German top flight, despite scoring an impressive 82 goals.

Recent games have seen them lose to struggling teams like Heidenheim and experience a rare home defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

However, Bayern returned to winning ways last weekend, with Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Muller securing a victory against Koln.

Head-to-Head:

In their previous encounter at the Allianz Arena in 2017, Arsenal suffered a 5-1 defeat, a pattern that continued in their three preceding meetings with Bayern, all ending in 5-1 victories for the German side.

In the last Champions League home game, Bayern secured a victory, with Kane and Muller contributing goals in a match that saw over 2.5 goals.

Prediction & Analysis:

Amidst heightened anticipation, our prediction leans towards a draw once more, mirroring the intensity of the first leg.

With both teams showcasing attacking prowess, we anticipate a goal-filled encounter, with over 2.5 goals likely to be scored.

• Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal