The Champions League begins the round of the eight best clubs in Europe, and London will host one of the most remarkable matches, as Arsenal will receive Bayern Munich.Â
In the previous round, the Gunners suffered a lot against Porto, with whom they drew 1-1 in the 180 minutes, but ended up going through thanks to their effectiveness from the penalty spot.Â
Bayern left Lazio behind after a footballing display in Germany, beating the Italians by 3-0 and with a global of 3-1.Â
When and Where?
Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 pm ET at the Emirates Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Arsenal 1.752
Bayern 4.34
Draw Offs:
3.96
Where can I watch it?
ESPN/Star+, Paramount+, and Sky Sports
Why Bet on Arsenal?
Arsenal is undoubtedly one of the strongest teams in Europe today, but there is always the feeling that they will fail at crucial moments. Precisely, against Bayern is a good litmus test for them. The Gunners have just eliminated Porto in the round of 16. They lost 1-0 in Portugal and won 1-0 at home, so they won 4-2 on penalties.Â
Although they do not have a natural goal scorer, Arsenal is a team that scores a lot. In the Premier League, it is the team with the most conversions, while in the Champions League group stage, it scored 16 goals in just six matches.Â
That is because they have one of the best creators in the world in Norwegian Martin Odegaard, and have many players with goals, such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, or Gabriel Martinelli. Jesus has four European goals, while Saka has three more and four assists. They are also a very safe side, demonstrated by the five goals allowed in eight games for the Champions League.Â
However, they are in a tiring battle for the Premier League against Liverpool and Manchester City. They are occupying first place thanks to their goal difference, so the most minimal slip and all could be over.
Bukayo Saka was in cotton wool, but he will likely be available.Â
Why Bet on Bayern München?
Bayern München is living one of its worst campaigns in recent times. However, the possibility of winning the Champions League again is on the table. Five games separate them from the ultimate glory. The Bavarians took care of Lazio in the round of 16. In the first leg, the Germans lost 1-0, but at home, they won 3-0 with a brace from England striker Harry Kane and another conversion from Thomas Müller.Â
It is worth mentioning the case of Kane, who is having a sensational year as an individual with Bayern with 38 goals and ten assists. In that sense, with six goals, he is currently the top scorer in the Champions League. But he will likely finish the season and continue his curse of not being champion since the Bundesliga is already a utopia, the German Cup is no longer a possibility, and only the always-difficult Champions League remains on the way.Â
A fact to consider is that Bayern has a notorious paternity over Arsenal. The last three matches between the two sides have gone 5-1 to the Teutons. In addition, the English have only won three times in 12 opportunities.Â
In the Bundesliga, they have two consecutive defeats, one at home in the derby against Borussia Dortmund (0-2) and another, incredibly, with Heidenheim 3-2 after leading 0-2 at halftime.Â
Among the absentees for Bayern are Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané. Goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer is a doubt.Â
Final Betting Analysis: Arsenal vs. Bayern München
The last official meeting between these two sides was in 2017 in London and Bayern won 5-1, advancing on that occasion with an embarrassing 10-2 aggregate.Â
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Arsenal as the favorite. The moneyline for them shows 1.87, while Bayern has 4.21, and the draw is at 4.11.Â
Arsenal have one eye on what is happening in the Premier League, where they want to be champions. However, the Gunners are in better form than the Munich outfit and will, therefore, take the first leg at home by 1-0.Â
Go for a win in Arsenal’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.87, you will gain $87 for a total payout of $187.Â
Arsenal vs. Bayern München Betting Pick: Arsenal
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