Bayern München vs Arsenal prediction

Slight lean · No 56.48%. This is a modest probability edge, not a high-certainty outcome. Bayern host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday 21 October without the suspended Michael Olise, who was sent off after two yellow cards inside a minute in the 3-3 draw at Viking. Reports indicate Jamal Musiala is also out with a thigh problem. That strips the home side of two of its best attackers, and it is the main reason the lean is toward Bayern not winning. The selected outcome covers a draw as well as an Arsenal win. It does not claim Arsenal will win. It says only that Bayern failing to win inside 90 minutes is the slightly likelier result. There is a case for Bayern. They beat Leipzig 6-1 at the weekend, and reports describe them as having an extra day of rest. Manuel Neuer is reported as expected to return in goal after a foot issue, though one report lists defender Kim Min-jae as a doubt after going off injured in the 77th minute against Leipzig. Vincent Kompany's health adds some noise. The club said he was advised to take it easy because of a viral infection and would miss Tuesday's training and press conference, though he plans to be back for the match. Reports also say Arsenal have won only once at this ground in their history, which keeps Bayern's chances very live. The thing to watch is the confirmed team sheet. If Neuer and Kim Min-jae start and Bayern look sharp without Olise, the picture shifts toward the hosts.