Arsenal Women’s UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) defence continues away at Bayern Munich Women on Wednesday evening. The equivalent fixture is also set to be played in the next matchday in the men’s game, albeit with Arsenal at home.
Both teams have won and lost in their opening two games of the league phase so far, and so a victory here could be crucial in terms of their hopes of reaching the knockout stage automatically. Nonetheless, we are expecting an exciting and entertaining affair between two of the best teams in the women’s game.
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Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women prediction: Gunners to earn hard-fought point?
Key stats
- Bayern Women are on a six-game winning run in all competitions.
- Arsenal Women are on a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
- The home team has won each of the last four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich Women 2-2 Arsenal Women
Both teams are in great form heading into this clash, and so we can see them sharing a point each. The H2Hs last season produced plenty of goals, and we can see this match being no different.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal Women favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal Women have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to take all three points back to North London. A draw can still be backed at just over 29%, while a Bayern Women victory is rated at just under 35%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert predictions on the other UWCL matches taking place.
Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage counts
As mentioned before, the last four H2Hs have gone with the home team, with Bayern Women and Arsenal Women winning twice each. The two fixtures last season produced five and seven goals in total respectively, so we could see another high-scoring encounter.
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Bayern Munich Women preview: Schuller to start?
Lea Schuller was absent from Bayern Women’s squad in their 4-0 win at home to Union Berlin Women last time out. However, we are expecting the forward to be brought back into the starting XI for this one.
Predicted lineup: Grohs (GK); Gwinn, Ballisager, Viggósdóttir, Kett; Tanikawa, Stanway; Dallmann, Harder, Buhl & Schuller
Last five results:
- Bayern Munich Women 4-0 Union Berlin Women
- Nurnberg Women 0-6 Bayern Munich Women
- Bayern Munich Women 4-1 Essen Women
- Bayern Munich Women 5-1 Koln Women
- Bayern Munich Women 2-1 Juventus Women
Arsenal Women preview: Reid injury blow
Katie Reid has unfortunately suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury that will likely keep her out for the rest of the UWCL campaign. Arsenal Women have reported no other fresh concerns.
Predicted lineup: van Domselaar (GK); Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Mead, Caldentey, Pelova, Foord; Blackstenius & Russo
Last five results:
- Arsenal Women 1-1 Chelsea Women
- Leicester Women 1-4 Arsenal Women
- Benfica Women 0-2 Arsenal Women
- Arsenal Women 1-0 Brighton Women
- Arsenal Women 1-2 Lyon Women
Player to watch: Alessia Russo
Alessia Russo scored in Arsenal Women’s other two UWCL games so far this season, and also netted a crucial late equaliser in the Women’s Super League (WSL) as the Gunners salvaged a 1-1 draw with reigning champions Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium last time out. Nonetheless, the Lioness striker can cause any team problems on her day.