Arsenal vs Bayern Munich prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - November 26, 2025
One of the marquee clashes of Matchday 5 in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage takes place this Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium in London, where Arsenal will host Bayern Munich. Here’s our prediction for this high-stakes encounter between two of the tournament’s most in-form sides.
Match preview
Mikel Arteta’s squad has been in sensational form both domestically and on the continental stage. In the Champions League, Arsenal have not only won all four of their games but have yet to concede a single goal, netting 11 times themselves. This makes the Gunners one of the most balanced teams in the competition, solid at the back and clinical up front.
Their home record is equally impressive — seven wins in their last nine European home fixtures at the Emirates, scoring at least twice in six of their last seven matches there. Despite injuries to several key players, Arsenal’s squad depth has allowed them to maintain a high level of performance.
Bayern Munich have also been flawless in this season’s Champions League, edging Arsenal only on goals scored — 14 so far, the best tally in the competition alongside PSG. Vincent Kompany’s side have found the net at least twice in every European outing, including a win over Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round.
But despite their attacking prowess, the German giants have defensive vulnerabilities. Bayern have conceded in 11 of their last 12 Champions League away games, and both teams have scored in five of their last six Champions League matches. Notably, Bayern have scored in each of their last seven meetings with the Gunners.
Probable line-ups
- Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Merino, Trossard
- Bayern: Neuer, Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Karl, Gnabry, Kane
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams scored in six of the last seven head-to-head meetings.
- Arsenal have won 16 consecutive home group stage matches in the Champions League.
- Bayern have scored at least twice in every Champions League match this 2025/26 season.
Prediction
Both sides come into this clash in top form and boast formidable attacking options. Given Bayern’s defensive frailties and the attacking firepower on show, the bet "Both teams to score – yes" at odds of 1.58 looks like a smart pick. A high-scoring draw is a very possible scenario.
