Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women Prediction

The Women’s Champions League kicks off over the international break, which means that there is still exciting club football to satisfy your appetite this week. The biggest game in Matchday 1 is Bayern Munich vs Arsenal. The German hosts have had an unbeaten start to their league campaign, and the same can be said about their opponents, however one win and two draws is not that impressive from Arsenal.

Key Stats

• Bayern have scored 18 goals in just five league games
• They are yet to drop a single point, with five wins after five games
• Arsenal games have consisted of just five goals in the league so far this season, the joint second lowest
• The Gunners scored four goals in their most recent Champions League qualifying match

Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Bayern Munich are heavy favourites to win the Frauen-Bundesliga this year, with rivals Wolfsburg having failed to lift the trophy for the last two years. They last lost a domestic league game in October 2022, when they were beaten 2-1 by Wolfsburg.

Arsenal are much more experienced in Europe, having won the Women’s Champions League in 2007. Bayern’s Women have never even reached the final of the competition, being knocked out in the semi final on two separate occasions.

Bayern Munich Women Preview

Bayern Munich Women Predicted Lineup - Maria Luisa Grohs; Carolin Simon, Linda Sembrant, Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, Giulia Gwinn; Georgia Stanway, Samantha Kerr; Pernille Harder, Jovana Damnjanovic, Sydney Lohmann; Lea Schuller

Bayern Munich Women have started the season strongly, but the Champions League brings a level of opposition to them that they rarely compete against.

Captain Glodis Perla Viggosdottir is expected to return, after she was suspended for the last game. Bayern still managed to keep a clean sheet without their main defender however their attack looked weaker which was rather strange. They had to rely on substitute Klara Buhl to get the winner on that occasion.

Despite spending some of this season on the bench, Buhl is certainly a player to watch, with three goals and four assists in the league so far this season, which is mightily impressive for a 23-year-old.

Arsenal Women Preview

Arsenal Women Predicted Lineup - Daphne van Domselaar; Katie McCabe, Laia Codina, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Emily Fox; Kyra Cooney-Cross, Kim Little; Mariona Caldentey, Frida Maanum, Beth Mead; Alessia Russo

Arsenal Women have had a mixed bag of results so far this season. Their 2-2 draw against Manchester City wasn’t a terrible result, and they managed to beat Leicester City 1-0. Last weekend was their worst performance of the season however, as they drew 0-0 against Everton.

Frida Maanum has scored two of the club’s three league goals this season, as well as netting in their final qualifying match for this competition. She is certainly a strong player in the Arsenal midfield, and one that I’m sure the Bayern Munich defence will be keeping an eye on.

Head to Head Stats - Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women

While Bayern Munich have the edge throughout all fixtures between the two clubs, Arsenal have the better results in competitive matches. The sides have only played each other twice competitively (unless you count the Emirates Cup). They faced off in the Quarter Finals of the 2022/23 Women’s Champions League and Arsenal managed to win on aggregate, despite losing the first leg.

29th Mar 2023 - Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich - UEFA Women’s Champions League

21st Mar 2023 - Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal - UEFA Women’s Champions League

Betting Tips for Bayern Munich Women vs Arsenal Women

Bayern don’t usually get tested too much in their defensive league, while Arsenal do so on a weekly basis. Even though they have the experience of playing against better sides, the Gunners will struggle with the discipline and the technical ability of the German giants.

The match will be close, but with home advantage, I think Bayern will just edge it, after all, Arsenal have had a slow start to the season, and it is unlikely to kick into gear on a Champions League away day.

With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Bayern Munich to Win. Odds of 23/20 on Betfred means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £21.50.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Bayern Munich Women 2-0 Arsenal Women

The international break doesn’t mean an end to domestic football! There are still plenty of exciting matches taking place this week.