Bayern Munich v Arsenal Betting Tips [17 April 2024]

The stage is set for an epic Champions League return leg encounter pitting Bayern Munich against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena. Hosts Bayern will feel like the favorites here after a 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Tuesday. The two sides had mixed preps in the run up to this game. Bayern Munich were officially dethroned as Bundesliga champions even as they beat Cologne 2-0. The German giants now have just the Champions League to play for and will be giving their all here. Having played a day before Arsenal, they will feel well rested and ready for this. The Germans will however be without defender Alphonso Davies, suspended for this and Serge Gnabry who is injured. Gnabry sustained a hamstring injury in the first leg after scoring. Harry Kane, the other scorer in the first leg will be available and hoping to extend his fine form against Arsenal. In beating Cologne, Bayern finally registered their first win in four matches. That was also their first clean sheet in six matches. Six times in their last 10 matches, they conceded two or more goals.

Arsenal have been in shaky form lately and the earlier steam they had in 2024 seems to be dying down. The Gunners suffered the second defeat this year, in their last game, falling 2-0 at home to Aston Villa. It was a shock result that saw Arsenal drop second and jeopardize their title winning chances. Mikel Arteta’s side will go seeking to recover at one of the toughest venues in Europe. They’ve failed to win in three of their last five away matches, and this won’t be a great run to take to Germany. Arsenal's situation is made even more complicated by having won just once in the last four Champions League matches. In their four away matches in the competition this season, the Gunners have one win only. They’ve also failed to keep a clean sheet in their away matches in the competition this season. Facing Harry Kane, who has been prolific in matches against them should send jitters down Arsenal fans. The Englishman has 15 goals in 20 matches against Arsenal.

Arsenal are clearly the underdogs in this encounter. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, they’ll feel the pressure going to the Allianz Arena. It won’t help the Gunners that they are facing one of the top forwards in the competition, Harry Kane. The Bayern forward has also done well in matches against Arsenal. Our prediction for Bayern Munich v Arsenal is for Harry Kane to score.