The upcoming duel between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on November 26 promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for supremacy in the Champions League group stage.

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Arsenal comes off a dominant 4-1 victory against Tottenham in the North London derby, while Bayern Munich secured an impressive 6-2 win over SC Freiburg. Both sides currently lead their respective leagues, with Arsenal six points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League and Bayern enjoying a similar margin in the Bundesliga. In Champions League play, both teams are unbeaten at 4-0, with Bayern slightly ahead in goal differential due to scoring 14 goals compared to Arsenal’s 11.

Match Details

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can watch the match live on Paramount+.

Betting Odds

• Arsenal: +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
• Bayern Munich: +215 (bet $100 to win $215)
• Draw: +255
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -140, Under +110)

Expert Insight

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Best Bets for This Match

• Both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals: +105
• Michael Olise to score anytime: +200

Tactical Breakdown

Bayern Munich boasts the best attack in Europe, averaging over 2.5 goals per match across all competitions. In contrast, Arsenal has excelled defensively, not conceding any goals in their Champions League fixtures thus far. Expect an intense battle as both teams look to capitalize on each other’s weaknesses, especially considering the notable absences impacting player selections.

Expected Absences

A plethora of key players will be missing, including Arsenal’s Viktro Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Bayern will also miss Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies along with Luis Diaz, who was red-carded in a previous match against PSG.