Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea at UEFA Champions League

Where: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
When: Wednesday, September 17, 9 pm ET

These two teams met here some 13 years ago. It was the UEFA Champions League finals when Chelsea beat the favored Bayern, who were playing in front of their own crowd. That scar never healed, and the Bavarians want to win this one not just to take three points, but to fight the demons of the past as well.

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Bayern Munich

The Bavarians didn’t do well during the transfer window, but they are still the No.1 contender to win the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, since they haven’t improved their roster, their international prospects are somewhat doubtful, and this game can reveal a lot about their power.

Vincent Kompany’s unit posted all four wins in official matches this season. They scored many goals, but on the other hand, they conceded an unexpectedly high number too. If it weren’t for the 6-0 win over RB, Bayern’s goal difference would be 8-5.

The style of play is aggressive, though, and not as swift and slick as in the past. Bayern struggles in some areas of the game, especially with Musiala out of the picture, and a lack of leadership without him.

Chelsea

The inaugural champions of the FIFA Club World Cup play well, and their results are excellent. Chelsea did slip against Crystal Palace, 0-0 at Stamford, but they rebounded with back-to-back triumphs over West Ham on the road, 1-5, and Fulham at home, 2-0.

In the last 10 games, counting the FIFA CWC, the friendly matches, and the Premier League, the Blues have 9 wins and one tie. In each of the wins, Maresca’s unit scored at least twice.

Tough defense is Chelsea’s big virtue, with the English side keeping a clean sheet in 6 of the last 10 meetings.

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Bayern Munich and Chelsea Possible Lineups

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Head to Head

The last time these teams met was in the 2020 UCL knockout stage. Bayern destroyed Chelsea, 0-3 in London and 4-1 at home. Overall, these two teams met seven times, Chelsea has two wins, Bayern four, and one game ended with a tie.

Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea Predictions

Bayern isn’t playing as flamboyantly as in the past, and the reason for that is Vincent Kompany, who, to be honest, isn’t the caliber to lead the Bavarians. But still, Germans will attack at home, and try to speed up the game and make it open. That’s the reason why we expect to see a high number of goals on both ends as well, so our final pick is both teams to score and over 2.5.

Our verdict: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals