Bayern Munich v Chelsea – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Bayern won 5-0 over the weekend and are chasing a first Champions League crown since 2020. The Blues are back in this competition for the first time since 2023.

Match: Bayern Munich v Chelsea
When: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern won last season’s Bundesliga title. In the FIFA Club World Cup, they lost two of their five matches and were knocked out in the quarter-finals by PSG after a 2-0 defeat. This season began with a 2-1 win at Stuttgart in the Super Cup.

Their first league match saw a 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig as Harry Kane netted a hattrick. They won 3-2 at lower league Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFK Pokal before two more Bundesliga wins. A 3-2 win at Augsburg saw a whopping 4.24 xG produced along with nine ‘big chances’. On Saturday, they smashed Hamburger SV 5-0 at home.    

Bayern Munich Team News

Coach Vincent Kompany is without two long-term injured players. Alphonso Davies will play no part at left back and Jamal Musiala is ruled out in midfield. Hiroki Ito is out and Raphael Guerreiro picked up an injury over the weekend.

Nicolas Jackson is hoping to start against his parent club as UEFA rules allow loanees to play. Josip Stanisic will deputise at left back with Konrad Laimer playing at right back.

Bayern Munich Motivation

Bayern will be determined to start with a win at home. They will look to dominate possession in this match.

A draw would not be a disaster but they’re not a side who are built to absorb pressure.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea won two trophies last season in the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup. They beat PSG 3-0 in the final of the latter competition. In the league, they finished fourth to return to this competition after two years out of it.

This season started with a 0-0 draw at home vs Crystal Palace before thrashing West Ham 5-1 away. They rode their luck to beat Fulham 2-0 at home. On Saturday, Chelsea conceded a late goal to drop points in a 2-2 draw at Brentford with some key players rested.

Chelsea News

Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile are injured in defence. Liam Delay will play no part in attack and both Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo are set to play no part in midfield.

Willian Estavao has shaken off an illness and will be available. Cole Palmer is expected to start whilst Reece James may be used in a midfield role.

Chelsea Motivation

Chelsea will use the same approach as against PSG in the Club World Cup final. They will look to press and be positive, whilst also using fast counter and some direct play.

A draw in Munich would be a decent result. Chelsea may settle for a point in the second half.

Key Stats

Bayern Munich have won their last 2 matches vs Chelsea, scoring 7 goals

Bayern Munich have won all 5 of their matches this season (19 goals scored)

Bayern’s Harry Kane has scored 7 goals in 6 matches this season

Chelsea have won 16 of their last 20 matches

Chelsea have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 13 matches

Chelsea’s Joao Pedro has 5 goals in 6 starts for the club

Verdict

A good match is expected with Chelsea capable of winning these big games. Backing Joao Pedro and Harry Kane to score looks like good value as does a match with plenty of goals.

Featured Bet: Bayern Munich win, Over 3.5 goals and Kane to score anytime at 3.65

High Value Bet: Both Teams to Score in Both Halves at 8.00

Goalscorer Tip: Kane and Joao Pedro to score anytime at 5.50