Bayern Munich are unbeaten in five meetings with Arsenal, winning four of them, with these five encounters producing 23 goals, 18 of which have been scored by the Bundesliga champions.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich preview
The top two in this season's Champions League table go head-to-head on Wednesday night, so whose perfect record will still be in tact? Arsenal have won all four league phase fixtures thus far without so much as conceding a goal, most recently swatting aside Slavia Prague 3-0; Mikel Merino bagging a brace in the Czech capital. Before that, Mikel Arteta's team have also beaten Athletic Club and Olympiacos, as well as a statement 4-0 demolition of Atlético Madrid in North London.
Meantime, Gooners everywhere are loving life right now, given that their team moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League by annihilating fierce rivals Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday. Eberechi Eze, the man who turned down Spurs in the summer, scoring a hat-trick, the first player to do so in a North London derby for 47 years. Next up, Arteta's team face second placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, so where do their priorities lie? Well, under Arteta, they have won all nine Champions League group stage home games, scoring 27 goals and conceding zero. This though will be the toughest test they've faced, so can Arsenal claim a statement win before visiting West London at the weekend?
As for Bayern Munich, they are seeking to further reinforce the idea that they are the best team in Europe right now. After comfortable victories over Chelsea, Pafos and Brugge, Vincent Kompany's team battled to a 2-1 win over defending champions Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month. Luis Díaz scored an early brace at the Parc des Princes, only to be sent off in first half stoppage time, with Bayern then putting in a backs against the wall performance to hold on for victory in Paris.
In fact, across all competitions, die Rekordmeister have won 17 of the 18 matches they've played this season, the sole blot on their copy book a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin before the international break. Harry Kane's stoppage time equaliser at Stadion An der Alten Försterei preserving their unbeaten streak. On Saturday, Bayern battered Freiburg 6-2 at home, with Michael Olise at the double. The serial Bundesliga champions have routinely beaten Arsenal in the past, often by emphatic scorelines, but this latest clash, while lacking jeopardy, could go either-way as two of Europe's very best collide.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 14.
- Arsenal Wins: 3. Draws: 3. Bayern Munich Wins: 8.
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta is without star centre-back Gabriel, but some of his attacking injury concerns are easing.
Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke were both on the bench at the weekend, the latter coming on for a 12 minute cameo. Meanwhile, will either Martin Ødegaard or Viktor Gyökeres be back in the squad in time for this one? Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are a little further away from a retur.
Elsewhere, with Chelsea in mind, will Arteta rotate; Benjamin White, Cristhian Mosquera and Myles Lewis-Skelly are among those who could come in? Martín Zubimendi can return, having been suspended in Prague, while Declan Rice would miss the trip to Brugge if booked.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich: (4-3-3): Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Trossard, Merino.
Arsenal player to watch vs Bayern Munich
Bukayo Saka has 12 Champions League goals to his name, on target the last time Bayern Munich visited North London. In fact, eight of these have been scored at home, so will he add to his tally?
Bayern Munich team news
Luis Díaz commences a three-match UEFA suspension, following his horror challenge on Achraf Hakimi in Paris, while Vincent Kompany is also without Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala and former Arsenal youngster Serge Gnabry due to injury.
As a result, 17 year old wonderkind Lennart Karl, who has already scored three goals this season, will start as the number ten, with Aleksandar Pavlović getting the nod over Leon Goretzka at the base of midfield. Konrad Laimer is expected to return at full-back, having been rested on Saturday.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlović, Olise, Karl, Guerreiro; Kane.
Bayern Munich player to watch vs Arsenal
Harry Kane has already scored a whopping 24 goals this season, thereby averaging one every 60 minutes. He has previously netted 15 times against Arsenal, only on target against Leicester and Everton with greater frequency, so will he add to his tally of six at the Emirates?
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich prediction
This game is impossible to call, given that Arsenal have conceded just six goals in 18 matches this season, but Bayern Munich have scored 64 times in 18 outings. We believe the latter will lead to a high-scoring affair, but we're sitting on the fence and going for a draw: Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich FAQs - UEFA Champions League
How to watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League on TV channel?
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate.
- USA: CBS Sports Golzao & Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League on live streaming?
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich takes place on Wednesday 26 November 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).