Bayern Munich vs Arsenal prediction, odds and betting tips

This Champions League quarter-final hangs in the balance as Arsenal travel to Germany to face Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal odds

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⚡Quick Bayern Munich vs Arsenal betting tips

• Bayern Munich to win - 11/8 with bet365
• Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score - 5/6 with bet365
• Harry Kane to score any time - 5/4 with bet365

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal predictions

It was a huge weekend in the Premier League title race - and, above all, a good one for Manchester City.

Defeats for both Liverpool and Arsenal handed Pep Guardiola’s side the initiative in the fight to finish at the summit of the standings in England. 

Six wins from six games would bring City their fourth consecutive title regardless of what happens in the remaining matches involving their two fellow contenders.

Arsenal’s loss to Aston Villa was a huge blow, coming as it did after Liverpool had slipped up against Crystal Palace. Refocusing his players’ minds ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Bayern Munich will be a tough task for Mikel Arteta.

At this stage of the season, footballing quality is not the only thing that counts. As the finish line comes into view, the next few weeks will test the mentality of the teams fighting for silverware.

Arsenal fell short in that regard 12 months on. Having led the Premier League for most of the campaign, they were overtaken by Manchester City after a late-season dip. They cannot afford for Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Villa to be the start of another downturn.

This Champions League quarter-final is on a knife edge after a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium last time out. Arsenal began the first leg as favourites, but a dogged, mature performance from Bayern saw them avoid defeat in north London.

For all that Bayern have struggled this term - they gave up the Bundesliga title on Sunday after Bayer Leverkusen were crowned champions - their squad possesses much more experience and knowhow in Europe’s premier tournament than this current Arsenal group.

That does not mean Arterta’s side are destined to come out second best in Munich, but it is undoubtedly a factor that will go some way to determining the outcome of this tie.

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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal betting tips

Bayern Munich and Arsenal will both believe they can advance to the last four of the Champions League.

Bayern Munich to win - 11/8 (bet365)

Arsenal have not reached the last four of this competition since 2009 and the loss to Aston Villa will have dampened the mood within the camp. It is now down to the Arsenal players to respond.

The Gunners are certainly capable of going to the Allianz Arena and collecting all three points. They will have less possession here than they did last week, but that is not necessarily a bad thing when you consider Arsenal’s speed in transition.

Yet Bayern will feel they have done the hard part by remaining level before the second leg. With the Allianz atmosphere behind them and Arsenal’s lack of experience at this stage of the tournament, Bayern will believe they can get the job done.

Thomas Tuchel has not lived up to expectations in Bavaria, but he produced a smart game plan for the first leg and is a two-time Champions League finalist (winning one and losing one).

It is advantage Bayern in this delicately poised tie.

⚽ Back Bayern Munich to win at 11/8 with bet365 ⚽

Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score - 5/6 (bet365)

All four quarter-final first legs were entertaining encounters, as the eight teams involved proved wrong those who anticipated cagey affairs.

The tone has been set for the tie and we expect the match at the Allianz to take on a similar pattern to the one at the Emirates.

Bayern will look to make a strong start in a bid to take control by taking an aggregate lead, while Arsenal may be content to keep things tight in the first 20 minutes or so.

At some point the Premier League team will need to take more risks and they certainly have the firepower to find the back of the net against opponents that have struggled defensively at times this season. Indeed, for all that Bayern played well in the first leg, they still conceded twice. 

A clean sheet could elude both teams on Wednesday and we fancy the chances of there being at least three goals as well.

⚽ Go for over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 5/6 with bet365 ⚽

Harry Kane to score any time - 5/4 (bet365)

It felt inevitable that Harry Kane would score against Arsenal last time out. His penalty was coolly taken, as the England international waited for David Raya to move before sending the ball in the opposite direction.

Kane’s Tottenham Hotspur connections give him additional motivation, but reaching the semi-final of the Champions League will be the main thing on his mind.

The striker is enjoying a wonderful season. His first 39 competitive outings for Bayern have produced the same number of goals. Few would argue against the contention that he is the world’s best centre-forward right now.

If Bayern are to triumph on Wednesday and advance to the semi-finals, they will need Kane to make his mark up against William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. 

Putting the ball in the back of the net is what he does best and these odds therefore look like terrific value.

⚽ Choose Harry Kane to score any time at 5/4 with bet365 ⚽

📺 How to watch Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

• Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany.
• Date and time: Wednesday 17th April, 8pm.
• How to watch: TNT Sports 2.

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