Match Overview
The first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Arsenal and Bayern Munich was a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Bayern Munich are the -140 favorites to advance to the semifinals, and they will be looking to secure a win at the Allianz Arena in the second leg.
Team Form & Recent Results
Arsenal are in amazing form at the moment and ended the weekend on top of the Premier League table after a resounding 3-0 win at Brighton. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are in a state of peril at the moment. The Bundesliga title race has been over for some time and the Bavarians are coming off a 3-2 loss over the weekend to Heidenheim.
Key Players & Injuries
Arsenal could be without captain Martin Odegaard for the second leg in Munich. Amongst Arsenal players with at least 35 starts this season, Odegaard sits third in expected goals and expected assists per 90 minutes.
Betting Odds & Analysis
Bayern Munich is a -0.5-goal favorite against Arsenal. The bookies betting odds have Arsenal as 1.70 favourites for this Champions League clash, implying that they are 59 likely to win the match. Bayern Munich are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 4.50. Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.
Bet Builder Tips
This is a creative way to bet a low-scoring game based on correlative prices. Both Teams to Score ⎯ Yes is -190 for the game, a 65.5 percent implied probability with over 2.5 at -175, a 63.6 implied probability. However, there’s something interesting happening with both team totals in this game. With over 2.5 goals juiced to -175, one would assume at least one team total would have juice on over 1.5 goals. That’s not the case. Bayern Munich under 1.5 goals is -130 while Arsenal under 1.5 goals is -160.
Prediction & Best Bets
With all to play for in Munich, Bayern welcome Arsenal to the Allianz Arena for their Champions League second leg. Arsenal dropped points in a thrilling 2-2 draw as home favorites in the first leg. Now, manager Mikel Arteta’s side is a 100 underdog to reach the semifinals. Regarding Bayern Munich ⎯ a -140 favorite to reach the semifinals ー they’re unbeaten against English competition in this season’s Champions League.
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The Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Arsenal and Bayern Munich promises to be a captivating affair. Both teams have demonstrated their attacking prowess and defensive resilience, making this clash a true test of their mettle. The outcome will likely hinge on individual brilliance and tactical adjustments. With the odds favoring Bayern Munich, it will be intriguing to see if Arsenal can pull off an upset and advance to the semifinals.