Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The previous encounter between these teams ended in favour of the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich are ready to host Chelsea in their matchweek 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Allianz Arena is all set to witness the intense clash between these clubs.

The Bavarians are in flying form. The Vincent Kompany-led side have started their new season on a positive note. For their upcoming game, they will be feeling confident due to their current form and their last few results against Chelsea.

The Bundesliga giants will be at home. This will be an added advantage for them in their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture.

Chelsea dropped a couple of points in their last Premier League game. They were held to a draw by Brentford. The Blues could’ve secured a win, but they failed to come up with a top performance.

The Enzo Maresca-led side will be looking to step up. They will be the visiting side, and their last few outings against Bayern have not been fruitful.

Kick-off:

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 17; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bayern Munich: W-W-W-W

Chelsea: D-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

In three Bundesliga appearances, Harry Kane has scored five goals and has three assists to his name. The Englishman is in top form at the moment and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He is going to play an essential role for the hosts in the final third due to his consistency.

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— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) September 13, 2025

Joao Pedro (Chelsea)

Joao Pedro will be looking to step up here. He has been one of the most consistent players for the Blues in their first four matches of the new season. In four league matches, Pedro has scored two goals and has bagged three assists.

He is going to play an important role for Chelsea.

Match Facts

• The Bavarians are on a four-match winning streak.
• Bayern Munich are on a three-match winning run against Chelsea.
• The Blues haven’t lost any of their last four matches.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @7/10 Betway
• Harry Kane to score @15/4 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Star Sports

Injury and Team News

Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Raphael Guerreiro are injured. They will not be in action for Bayern Munich. Wisdom Mike will also miss out.

Chelsea will be without the services of Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo and Benoit Badiashile. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Bayern Munich won: 4

Chelsea won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Díaz; Kane

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernández, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro

Match Prediction

These European clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture. Bayern Munich will be the favourites. They might go on to defeat Chelsea in their opening UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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