Bayern Munich look to avoid a fourth consecutive quarterfinal exit when they host Arsenal in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League. Since defeating Paris Saint-Germain in 2019-20 for their sixth Champions League title, Bayern Munich have been defeated in the quarterfinals three straight times, most recently by Manchester City last season. Arsenal, who are participating in the competition for the first time since 2016-17, hope to earn their first semifinal berth since 2008-09. The Gunners hosted the first leg of this tie last Tuesday when the clubs played to a 2-2 draw.
Kickoff at Allianz Arena is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Bayern Munich are +150 favorites (risk $100 to win $150) in the latest Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal odds, while the Gunners are +175 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in the Premier League for a $3,463 profit.
Now, Eimer has broken down Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal from every angle and revealed his picks and UEFA Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich:
- Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal money line: Bayern Munich +150, Arsenal +175, Draw +240
- Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal over/under: 2.5 goals
- Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal spread: Bayern Munich -0.5 (+145)
- BM: Die Roten have lost only one of their last 10 home matches against English clubs
- ARS: The Gunners have won just two of their last eight meetings with Bundesliga teams
- Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Bayern Munich
Harry Kane got off to a strong start in the Champions League, recording four goals over his first four contests. The 30-year-old English striker then endured a three-game slump before returning to form. Kane registered his second brace of the competition in Bayern's 3-0 victory against Lazio in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie and also converted in the draw with Arsenal last week.
Kane has been one of the top offensive players in the UCL, as he ranks first with seven goals and is tied for seventh with three assists. Bayern will need him to be at his best on Wednesday, considering two of the four players on the club with two goals in the competition - forward Serge Gnabry (hamstring) and winger Kingsley Coman (groin) will be unavailable. Midfielder Jamal Musiala and forward Mathys Tel also have scored twice and are expected to be on the pitch, while defender Raphael Guerreiro and forward Thomas Muller, who converted in the club's second-leg match against Lazio, both scored in Die Roten's 2-0 win versus Cologne in the German Bundesliga on Saturday. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Arsenal
The Gunners' defense has been practically impenetrable on the road across all competitions of late. The club has allowed a total of one goal over its last six matches away from home and posted a clean sheet in each of the past three. The Gunners have conceded a total of five times in their four UCL road games but yielded just one goal in three of those contests.
Arsenal have received strong offensive contributions from several different players, as Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus share the team lead with four goals apiece. Saka and Trossard both converted against Bayern in the first leg, while the latter also scored in the Gunners' 1-0 triumph over Porto in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie. The 22-year-old Saka is tied for the UCL lead with four assists and Gabriel has notched three. See which team to pick here.
How to make Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal picks
Eimer has broken down Wednesday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the total. He also has locked in three confident best bets and is offering a full breakdown of this UEFA Champions League clash. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
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