FC Bayern München vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | Champions League Gameweek 3
Champions League · Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Allianz Arena, Munich · updated 2026-10-17
FC Bayern München welcome Arsenal to Allianz Arena in Munich in Champions League Gameweek 3 action on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
FC Bayern München have played 5 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 3.2 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 60% of them. At home they average 6.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded over 2 matches, with a 67% win rate. Arsenal have played 6 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 83% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 40% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, FC Bayern München are narrow favourites at 55%, with the draw at 23% and Arsenal at 21%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: FC Bayern München 1.93, Arsenal 1.13.
- Over 2.5 goals: 59% · both teams to score: 58%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (5 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
FC Bayern München: form and key numbers
In style FC Bayern München keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 3.07 a match created, 0.83 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.7).
- Shots: 23.2 a match, 9.0 on target.
- Possession: 70.4% on average.
- Clean sheets: 40% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 60% of their matches.
- Corners: 9.4 a match.
- Discipline: 0.8 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.20.
Arsenal: form and key numbers
In style Arsenal keep the ball, press high, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.89 a match created, 0.88 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.3).
- Shots: 13.0 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 59.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (67% away).
- Both teams scored in 33% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.5 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.89.
FC Bayern München vs Arsenal: season averages side by side
| FC Bayern München | Per match this season | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 6 |
| 3.2 | Goals scored | 1.7 |
| 0.8 | Goals conceded | 0.8 |
| 3.07 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 |
| 0.83 | xG conceded | 0.88 |
| 23.2 | Shots | 13.0 |
| 9.0 | On target | 5.0 |
| 70.4 | Possession % | 59.2 |
| 40% | Clean sheets % | 50% |
| 60% | Both teams scored % | 33% |
| 9.4 | Corners | 4.5 |
| 0.8 | Yellow cards | 1.3 |
| 7.20 | Average rating | 6.89 |
Players to watch
FC Bayern München
- Luis Díaz LWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 63 · Gets into scoring positions, Dribbler (top 16% of his position)
- Harry Kane CF · Complete forward · Moneyball Score 62 · High shot volume, Chance creator (top 2% of his position)
Arsenal
- Declan Rice CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 70 · Ball circulator, Long passer (top 4% of his position)
- Ben White RB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 63 · Hard to dribble past, Creator (top 10% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Michael Olise
Michael Olise, 24 · FC Bayern München · RWF · Classic winger · Moneyball Score 90
Michael Olise, 24, plays as a winger for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga. Strongest for his role in accurate crosses and shots. Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RW · Winger Natural, 90
- LW · Winger Accomplished, 86
- CAM · Attacking midfielder Competent, 80
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate crosses | 2.06 / 90 | 98% |
| Shots | 5.04 / 90 | 97% |
| Key passes | 3.66 / 90 | 97% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.44 / 90 | 96% |
| Successful dribbles | 3.44 / 90 | 94% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Classic winger Winger
- ★★★★½ Inside forward Winger
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
Scout's notes: Crosser, High shot volume, Chance creator.
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FC Bayern München vs Arsenal prediction
FC Bayern München should have more of the ball; FC Bayern München work the ball wide and cross; Arsenal are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals - 1.93 for FC Bayern München and 1.13 for Arsenal - with over 2.5 goals at 59% and both teams scoring at 58%. FC Bayern München have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: FC Bayern München 2-1 Arsenal
FC Bayern München vs Arsenal betting tips
- Tip 1: FC Bayern München to win 55% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 59% by the model, 3.06 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 58% by the model
- Tip 4: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 2.1 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 13.9 corners a match between them
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FC Bayern München vs Arsenal: questions and answers
When is FC Bayern München vs Arsenal?
FC Bayern München vs Arsenal is on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Champions League Gameweek 3.
Where is FC Bayern München vs Arsenal played?
At Allianz Arena, Munich, FC Bayern München's home ground.
Who will win FC Bayern München vs Arsenal?
FC Bayern München are the favourites: FC Bayern München 55%, draw 23%, Arsenal 21%. Our prediction is FC Bayern München 2-1 Arsenal.
Who is the player to watch in FC Bayern München vs Arsenal?
Michael Olise of FC Bayern München: a classic winger with a Moneyball Score of 90 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in FC Bayern München vs Arsenal?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 59%.
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