UEFA Champions League 2023-24: Arsenal (ARS) vs Bayern Munich (FCB) quarter-finals 1st leg Match Preview

Arsenal will be facing Bayern Munich on Wednesday, in the all-important UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are yet to lose a game in 2024 as they are unbeaten in the last 11 games. Mikel Arteta's side qualified for the quarter-finals of the UCL after 2010. They previously played in the UCL in the 2016-17 season and since then they failed to qualify. They are currently one of the most balanced sides in the European circuit as they have conceded only 4 goals so far in the Premier League. 

Their record against the reigning Bundesliga champions has been poor. They have lost 7 out of the 12 games against the Bavarians, winning only 3. The current form of both teams has been contrasting one side Gunners are rolling this season on the other hand Thomas Tuche's side have struggled their way in the domestic league and are out of the title contention race for the Bundesliga as well. 

Despite adding Harry Kane in their squad the team has not found their best of form in the season and they will not be crowned as the Bundesliga for the first time in 12 years. Arsenal on the other hand have the chance to win the English Premier League (EPL) this season and beat Bayern as well in their upcoming game. 

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: Prediction

Arsenal's attacking front has been sensational in the ongoing season. They have scored 75 goals in the current season the most in the EPL this season and with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard they have been lethal in the attacking third for the side. They have also conceded the least number of goals in the toughest league, defensive duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes has been rock solid at the back. 

Harry Kane has been in good form this season scoring 32 goals in his debut season with Bayern, but the team's performance has been a question for the fans. Tuchel would like to change the fortune and win the UCL game against the Gunners. But the consistency of the team has been a problem. 

Prediction: 2-0 Arsenal 

Injury and Suspension Concern 

Arsenal 

Jurrien Timber

Bayern Munich 

Sacha Boey, Tarek Buchmann, Bouna Sarr, Kingsley Coman, Raphaël Guerreiro, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Neuer

Probable Playing XI  

Arsenal 

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior, Martin Ødegard, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard

Bayern Munich: 

Sven Ulreich, Joshua Kimmich, Mathias de Ligt, Kim Min Jae, Alphonso Davies, Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlović, Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Harry Kane