FC Bayern München vs Arsenal FC: the preview

Wednesday, October 21 · Allianz Arena UEFA - Champions League 2026/27

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FC Bayern München #10 · 4 pts

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FC Bayern München hosts Arsenal FC with both teams locked on points in the group standings. The home side carries a strong scoring output into the fixture, while the visitor aims to build on an away victory in the competition.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Current form

The odds

FC Bayern München 43.8%
Draw 25.5%
Arsenal FC 30.7%
FC Bayern München 2.1 Draw 3.6 Arsenal FC 3

Implied probability, normalised so the three add up to 100.

Where they stand

Group 1
Team MP GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain 2 +7 6
2 FC Barcelona 2 +7 6
3 Aston Villa FC 2 +7 6
4 VfB Stuttgart 2 +5 6
5 Liverpool FC 2 +4 6
6 Sporting CP 2 +4 6
7 Arsenal FC 2 +4 6
8 Real Madrid CF 2 +2 6
9 Real Betis Balompié 2 +2 6
10 FC Bayern München 2 +5 4
11 Shakhtar Donetsk 2 +2 4
12 Como 1907 2 +2 3
13 Manchester United FC 2 +2 3
14 Villarreal CF 2 +1 3
15 Club Atlético de Madrid 2 +1 3
16 Club Brugge 2 0 3
17 Manchester City FC 2 0 3
18 Borussia Dortmund 2 0 3
19 Lens 2 -1 3
20 AEK Athens 2 -1 3
21 RB Leipzig 2 -2 3
22 Sabah 2 -2 3
23 Feyenoord 2 -3 3
24 Bodoe/Glimt 2 -4 3
25 AS Roma 2 -1 1
26 PSV Eindhoven 2 -1 1
27 Viking 2 -2 1
28 Fenerbahce 2 -6 1
29 FC Internazionale Milano 2 -2 0
30 FC Porto 2 -3 0
31 Slavia Prague 2 -3 0
32 SSC Napoli 2 -3 0
33 LASK 2 -4 0
34 Lille 2 -4 0
35 Galatasaray 2 -5 0
36 Slovan Bratislava 2 -8 0

The difference-makers

FC Bayern München. Michael Olise anchors the primary output, leaving the attack exposed if containment isolates him, since secondary scoring relies on scattered contributions.

Arsenal FC. Martin Odegaard carries the sole goal conversion for Arsenal FC in the tournament, leaving the visitor dependent on that solitary output to challenge a defensive setup that concedes under a goal per match.

Playing style

Arsenal FCFC Bayern München
58% Possession 66%
8 Remates al arco 10
21 Remates totales 24
6.5 Corners 10.5
12 Fouls 6.5

Average of the most recent matches with stats available (2 and 2 respectively).

FC Bayern München relies on high possession and heavy shot volume at home, while Arsenal FC absorbs territorial pressure through an elevated foul count when defending away.

When they settle games

FC Bayern München 8 goals

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Arsenal FC 4 goals

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FC Bayern München concentrates most of its scoring in the final quarter of matches, aligning with the period where Arsenal FC must sustain its defensive structure after maintaining lower shot volume in previous outings.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 5 matches
2Arsenal FC won
1Draws
2FC Bayern München won
Goals in the head-to-head8 – 10
Matches5
Last win for Arsenal FC11/2025
Last win for FC Bayern München04/2024

Latest matchups

26/11/25Champions LeagueArsenal FC3–1FC Bayern München
17/4/24Champions LeagueFC Bayern München1–0Arsenal FC
9/4/24Champions LeagueArsenal FC2–2FC Bayern München
18/7/19Champions CupArsenal FC2–1FC Bayern München
15/2/17Champions LeagueFC Bayern München5–1Arsenal FC

The historical balance shows an even split across recent meetings, though FC Bayern München claimed a narrow victory in the last home fixture against Arsenal FC.

Who scored in these meetings

LEWANDOWSKI ROBERT 1
NKETIAH EDWARD 1
B. Saka 1 S. Gnabry 1 H. Kane 1
L. Trossard 1

11 0 · in 4 meetings

Past scorers such as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka highlight the attacking continuity in this matchup, while the low disciplinary count across recent meetings suggests disciplined defensive blocks rather than heavy physical friction.