Bayern – Arsenal

Bayern Munich hosts Arsenal at Allianz Arena in a highly anticipated Champions League clash.

Bayern hasn`t been as convincing this season as in the past, after they appointed Carlo Ancelotti in the summer. The Bavarians finished second in the Champions League group stage behind Atletico Madrid and were second for most part in the Bundesliga as well, until finally taking the lead in December. Bayern hasn`t looked back since then, posting and amazing record of 10 wins and 1 draw in the last 11 matches in all competitions, so things seem to finally click under the Italian manager.

Arsenal is in very shaky form right now. Wenger’s side is on the back of a 2-0 win over Hull City at home, but it was a close game and a rather disappointing performance – as it was the case in most of Arsenal’s win in the past couple of months. The victory over Hull came after two horrible defeats against Watford and Chelsea, which almost sent the Gunners outside the Top 4. It seems to be the same old scenario for Arsenal this year, with the FA Cup being the only realistic chance for trophies.

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Team news & lineups:

Bayern will miss Ribery and Boateng, while Xabi Alonso is a doubt. Arsenal will have to do without Cazorla, Ramsey, Debuchy and probably Perez. Also, Cech will probably be on the bench, as Ospina is the designated Champions League keeper.

Bayern Munich: Neuer – Lahm, Martinez, Hummels, Alaba – Alcantara, Alonso, Vidal – Robben, Muller – Lewandowski

Arsenal: Ospina – Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielni, Monreal – Elneny, Coquelin – Walcott, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain – Sanchez

Arsenal has a good squad this season, but there are more and more question marks about Wenger’s tactics and about the mentality of the players. On a good day Arsenal can challenge anybody, including Bayern at Allianz Arena. However, those kind of days have been extremely rare in the past years and chances are this won`t be one of them.

Bayern Munchen is in very good form lately, they are playing with confidence and the players are finally clicking with Ancelotti’s tactics. They haven`t lost at home in more than 11 months (all competitions) and will fancy their chances against the Gunners.

I can see the hosts dominating the midfield against Arsenal’s unconvincing partnership of Coquelin and Elneny, which could be the key of the game.

Arsenal would be content with a narrow loss, but if they aren`t on top of their game (which they haven`t been in quite some time), it could get uglier. My tip is Bayern Munich to win with a 1 goal asian handicap. Medium – high stakes for me on this bet. Odds are dropping. Prediction: Bayern Munchen – Arsenal 2-0.

Pick: Bayern (-1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.82 @ 1xBet
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 5.74
Event date: 15 February