Arsenal vs Bayern Munich prediction 26.11.2025 | UEFA Champions League

Arsenal come into the game in excellent form. In the 2025/26 Champions League, they are not only unbeaten after four matches - they have yet to concede a single goal, scoring 11 times in the process. They have won both fixtures at the Emirates so far, defeating Atlético Madrid in convincing fashion (4-0) and beating Olympiacos 2-0. Their potent attack (averaging 2.75 goals per game) combined with their defensive resilience have made them one of the favourites to reach the final - and potentially win the competition - according to several bookmakers.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal continue to emphasise high possession (over 57% on average in the Champions League) and intense pressing, recovering approximately 33 balls per match. Domestically, they are also thriving: they sit top of the Premier League table with 29 points and appear to be on course for their first league title in more than 20 years.

Bayern Munich are likewise thriving in this Champions League campaign. They also boast a perfect 4-0-0 record halfway through the group stage. Although they have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their four matches, Bayern’s attacking fluidity and relentless chance creation more than compensate for any occasional defensive lapses. The reigning Bundesliga champions are arguably the ideal opponents to hand Arsenal their first defeat of the season, as Vincent Kompany’s side have gone 18 matches unbeaten across all competitions since mid-August, winning 17 of those games.

Their passing accuracy remains extremely high, and their ability to dominate possession enables them to control games and break opponents down through a variety of attacking patterns. Bayern’s European form has been particularly imposing: they consistently score heavily, and their attacking rotations give them multiple avenues to threaten. However, they will be without key forward Luis Díaz, who was sent off in the 2-1 win over PSG and is suspended for this match.