PREDICTIONS for Bayern vs. Arsenal 🔮 'AT THEIR BEST, BAYERN CAN & WILL BEAT ARSENAL' | ESPN FC

Ale Moreno, Mario Melchiot and Steve Nicol join Dan Thomas on ESPN FC to preview the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg matchup between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
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[@redbullsalz]

Weren't all the pundits rooting for Arsenal? (with the exception of Jurgen Klinsmann)

[@dj_ilabash9705]

Yes 😂😂😂😂

[@dantekratos5395]

Yup 😂😂i remember that vividly....these pundits never fail to amaze me with their comedy. They change their answers just like how quick the weather can change 😂

[@lizbetkasape447]

😂😂😂😂😂. They did this to City every season since Pep came, picked us as a favourite every season and laughed at us every time we exited in dramatic fashion😂😂😂😂, you sort of play well as a team and build this confidence and you dream but the lack of experience in the champions league always just comes up, i have seen us lose season after season and lack of experience was the reason why

[@issue_it_out]

​@@lizbetkasape447 Not Ale Moreno. He's always said Bayern before those 2 teams played.

[@simphiwemntambo7397]

I have a screenshot where only Jurgen said Bayern is advancing

[@Phil_Mitchell]

And Ale as well. Typical EPL bias from Stevie.

[@andrewscott7067]

Wait what happened to all the pundits who claimed that bayern will lose to Lazio and that they would go as far as to be scared of Arsenal????????

[@ezraezra2928]

History still repeats itself. Bayern Munich are still the big nightmare for Arsenal, even after they lost the Bundesliga monopoly!

[@Channel-mg6yi]

1 week ago all predictions were in favour of arsenal except 1 . What a difference in week can make ah? 😂

[@samholt9177]

These pundits😂😂 so dumb

[@Channel-mg6yi]

@@samholt9177 these people make narratives

[@kaiwerring6853]

Agreed -- but also, it's at Bayern. Hard place to go to

[@randyschwaggins]

Yes...and Bayern did really well to come away with a draw! At home they will have the advantage...but they will have to play differently to how they played at the Emirates. I'm an Arsenal fan and I expect Bayern to win...but i don't think it will be easy for them...and the chance 8f an Arsenal win is very much there.

[@dantekratos5395]

Yup they change their answers just like a weather change😂

[@johnorourke3969]

Imo, as inconsistant as Bayern are, and given they will be at home for the 2nd leg, the advantage HAS to be with them and like Liverpool losing 2 games in a row, i can see Arsenal doing the same losing 2 in a row. IF, Bayern do turn up at strength you have to have them favourite to beat Arsenal, imo.

[@gertigoga3912]

It’s crazy most of those pundits are dismissing Arsenal so cautiously. Arsenal has been better than Bayern this whole season, but because they lost their last game apparently they suck. It’s ridiculous! Yes, Bayern has the advantage because they are at home and have more experience playing in the Champions League, but this game is still incredibly close. Arsenal winning shouldn’t shock anyone.

[@smol6193]

All thier prediction are for a close game. What you on about?

[@gertigoga3912]

@@smol6193 except they're getting on Steve’s case for daring to predict an Arsenal win.

[@sivaramlord9151]

What I worry, is that huge stadium full of crazy Bayern fans, can bring out the best out of Bayern and that 5-1 scoreline. Kane is a proven goalscorer and Bayern does have a team, that can run non stop in rage mode. Everyone is rightfully insulting them for losing the farmers league and they will be in anger mode

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

@@sivaramlord9151 Only cause Leverkusen and Bayern are able to make teams that Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico, Newcastle, City struggle(d) against look like farmers doesn't mean that the league is actually a farmers league. Maybe your IQ too low to understand that. And it's really not ridiculous to lose the league against the best team in all of europe that has an unbeaten streak of 40+ games...

[@Const1]

Being 2nd in your favourite EPL doesn't mean much, especially when you crumble in the first opportunity to be 1st with few games remaining (and this, in your own stadium, mind you). Arsenal showed pathetic mentality back there. Also, Arsenal is not an elite team with elite players. Even an out of form Bayern in shambles is too much for Arsenal to handle and it showed back in the first game when they were lucky not to lose.

[@user-zn4hs8ky5q]

League form should never be compared to UCL, trust me on this one

[@gameon9167]

Dont bring bayerns match against leverkusen into this. no team in the world can beat that team atm.

[@issue_it_out]

As a Bayern fan, we definitely would've beat Leverkusen. We just threw the match away. Man City can also beat Leverkusen, as well as a in form Arsenal, Real Madrid and Leipzig almost did it also. Leverkusen has escaped alot of defeats this season and I'm not even hating on them

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

Bayern will surely be motivated at home and with the league gone. But hopefully, the fact that most of these guys are now picking Bayern is a sign that Arsenal will advance.

[@XTNGAURAV]

Bayern has been fine in the UCL irrespective of how they have played in the bundesliga. Call it lack of hunger or desire in the league but UCL is a different story.

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

Bundesliga is always number 1 priority for Bayern as stated by themselves, always.

[@Azzo5000]

WHY SO MUCH DISRESPECT TO BAYERN??? They’ve scored 82 goals this season and it’s been one of their worst seasons ever. that’s more than Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal have scored this season. This team are no mugs, Arsenal need to be at their absolute best, only then can they go through

[@djangocrema]

Respect to Bayern, no offensive from Arsenal. Neuer just beating the press likes nothing. Insane 😮

[@GrayWolfSif9451]

What Stevie fails to see is that it’s the champions league and not the league. As a Bayern fan it’s unfortunate how little effort they put in the league this season. But you can definitely see it in the way they play that they are going all out in the champions league.

[@simsvmusic]

Only those who actually watch the bundesliga games will notice this😂.

[@mickzed6393]

Worried about Bayern now. You guy's put the curse on. Lol Jokes aside, Stevie does have a point. Even as Bayern fan, they are hard to trust this season. Not a big Tuchel fan, but he has solid CL history and even last year, Bayern was no worse than any team bellow MC. Bayern not lucky, being on that side of the draw, and meeting MC a bit early. Bayern can get this done and make SF, which is the usual CL aim for Bayern.

[@princewhitely7981]

Honestly I see everybody bashing this bayern team but mark my words I have a string feeling they going to send arsenal packing then reality will kick in

[@Bane1Mirin]

I agree

[@veldrensavoth7119]

Dortmund is better then any team in that farmers B club y’all call a premier league foreal. Can’t wait to watch *Bayern münchen* drag arsenal

[@happyapple4269]

Fool

[@veldrensavoth7119]

@@happyapple4269 *WIR HABE HARRY KANE*

[@veldrensavoth7119]

@@happyapple4269 Harry Kane is not cursed

[@happyapple4269]

​@@veldrensavoth7119cant wait to see man city put 6 past bayern.

[@veldrensavoth7119]

@@happyapple4269 Videospiele nicht!! Do you understand how much of a bigger man Harry Kane is. I still have never seen haaland dribble.

[@hzskillz1721]

Bayern win 3-1 or 5-1

[@jeremykoh4115]

Hosnestly....Experience count in UCL...Arsenal has very LITTLE Experince.....

[@navneettanwar470]

These guys are funny😂😂, especially the Banter between the anchor and the guy with spec, it’s top notch

[@pidhasuriyawong5337]

Mark my words!! Finals Bayern vs Barca!! Just to pissed off FC ESPN

[@therealgunners20]

Lol wishful thinking

[@bazzelboss7542]

Genuinely I can see it

[@Ajaybalaji_]

Barca ain't winning UCL with this squad

[@leehaslam5751]

That means Bayern would have to beat man city or Madrid over 2 legs 😂😂😂

[@Ajaybalaji_]

@@leehaslam5751 he is a Barca fan what did you expect he doesn't have any shame at all

[@alexanderhansen6134]

2:50 Steve is wrong! That match was in Leverkusen.

[@Solamorka]

You guys are lovely to watch. Steve Nichol’s analysis is so in depth

[@DerrellLacle-lh6iy]

Poor stevie always hating on Bayern go cry man go cry😂😂😂😂

[@imouto4hire]

Seeing Leverkusen lift the title will have filled Bayern with rage. They are not used to this type of humiliation. I can see them releasing all of their pent up anger and frustration on Arsenal, and it could get quite ugly. Arsenal fans should be mentally prepared for another 5-1.

[@harenrawal2182]

Bayern lost because they don't have the quality players anymore.but arsenal is even worse they tank under pressure so Bayern may beat them but not qualify for finals for sure.

[@blatt2908]

Idiot. We’ll comeback to this

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

@@harenrawal2182 How do Bayern not have quality players 🤣🤣

[@nopainnococaine8066]

@@harenrawal2182 half the team won the CL before LOL u can say many things about us, but actual quality is not lacking.

[@alaminmdtanvir3361]

It can be another way around arsenal filling bayern with 5-1 just pent up thair anger after home defeat to Villa.

[@sheffsteel7]

Tricky one to predict. Arsenal have the better team and have the better form but Bayern have the better individuals, more Euro experience and home advantage It really is a 50/50 game, expecting this to go to extra time and could even go to penalties. Think luck will play a big part. I’m a neutral but would say chances of going through are 53% Bayern 47% Arsenal.

[@BobbyMarley718]

I also think Bayern because 2nd leg home teams seem to have a big advantage in this yr’s UCL. So Real as well.

[@2dgameartguru]

Mario at 'his best'... make him review this 100 times. ;)

[@Bornevalesh]

"I don't trust a Bayern side.. particially at home" HAHAH what a clown. The last 15 home games for Bayern in the Championsleague: 12 win - 3 draw The last lost game at home was against Paris in 2021 (2:3) - before that, they haven't lost a single home game in Championsleague for 6 years!!!! XD

[@Bornevalesh]

Also he talks about Leverkusen outplaying Bayern in Munich... well, that game was in Leverkusen. In first half of the season they played in Munich and Leverkusen got a draw with a lucky overtime penalty. And he goes on. Dortmund outplayed Bayern? He hasn't even seen the match. Bayern was bad, but Dortmund just took the gifts. Dortmund scored 2 goals with 0,23 xG.

[@MKMK-xo9lo]

Bayern without Gnabry, Coman, Sane doubtful ..Davies suspended...Arsenal all players fit

[@user-mu6ks6xg6n]

stevie nicol is hilaroius

[@emmanuelk.tambwe2628]

Tuchel will bring mastership in this second leg....Kane deserves a trophy

[@redpillknowledge1578]

Key words "at their best" bayern needs this to redeem themselves

[@asadalep]

Bayern pedigree. Arsenal slim chance only.

[@omarmaroc3950]

Bayern going trough, Arsenal are choking to much at crunch time

[@razbigranicu]

Let me ask this: what happens with Tuchel if Bayern under certain cirmustances wins the Champions League? I'm sure this won't happen, because I expect them to be obliterated by City in the semis, but let's say it does - does Tuchel still leave?

[@denisgonzalezblandon1538]

yes he will leave

[@ashanherath5629]

If he wins the champions league that proves more than anything how capable Bayern was to win the bundesliga. But he failed.

[@JustFootballThoughts]

He will leave definitely even if they do win CL. There was just too much trouble going on and the results alongside the performances itself weren't good enough. On the other hand you have to questions was Tuchel given what he wanted. Was it possible to achieve more with this vast amount of injuries? And was the media pressure maybe a tad bit too much? Bayern was already obliterated even when they had record breaking numbers earlier in this season. After all a fresh start for both sides is probably the choice.

[@frglrk]

Pundits be changing their minds literally every week depending on the last game any particular club played. It’s just silly. If Arsenal had won against Villa they would be the pundits favourites 🙄

[@veldrensavoth7119]

*IMMER VORWÄRTS FCB*

[@tymkoc3293]

We will see what Arteta and his side are made of. Can they put that shambles of a 2nd half vs Villa and starting 11 mistakes behind them in couple of days and regroup to be at their best against Munich side away? If they are strong mentally and Arteta doesn't mess with the winning formula (Havertz in front 3 and Jorginho in midfield) Arsenal will win or at least take the match to extra time and it might even be a classic. If not, then Bayern will win. Ale is right, Bayern Munchen have nothing left to play but the CL now. However, Arteta has to convince his players that same goes for his Gunners. Prem title is gone to City now and this is the only competition we lads can still win this season, so let's go for it and play like we did since the turn of the year (not in the Villa game/2nd half).

[@antoniocouana2730]

I hope Bayern beat Arsenal just to keep these guys in check , especially Steve .

[@jozigruda1345]

This old man just hate Bayern😂

[@aronumichael9340]

I won't be surprised if arsenal get the win

[@whatudoin1]

I root for bayern but I fear they will be exposed because they don't have a quality left back. I can't wait to see bayern lineup.

[@DoNotSayThree]

Why don't we wait and see what happens?

[@simsvmusic]

Predictions are fun😂

[@legendaltair2733]

Arsenal has lost the plot. Looks like a thrash incoming. Arteta has tinkered with the formation and now it is backfiring

[@ikeman9784]

10 wins 1 draw 1 loss and all of a sudden arsenal is trash team?? Thankfully you're not a paid pundit 🤦

[@edisongwei22]

predictions are made based on results and performances. the first leg performances were made based on the teams league form and these 2nd league predictions are made based on the first leg and league performance. these guys in the comments should stop acting as if they don't reason thesame. always for wrong to point at when these ESPN pundits give their analysis and predictions.

[@markarkerson6377]

Bayern 1 vs Arsenal 3

[@Ajaybalaji_]

😂😂assna

[@erikschlangenauge7514]

Stereotypical af big mouth

[@pratikroy227]

Lol Bayern got outplayed by Leverkusen true at home but Arsenal would also get stomped by Leverkusen given their current form. Because in football form is everything if you lose it no matter how good you are you will lose. Even I can't say City will definitely beat Leverkusen at the moment. What I have seen Bayern can beat Arsenal at their current form they almost did it at Emirates and will do it in Allianz Arena.

[@emmanuelmakgopa5136]

Bayern outplayed by Leverkusen at home? We drew 2-2 at home while we got screwed by refs

[@AllMenMustServe]

@@emmanuelmakgopa5136you were completely outplayed at Leverkusen though. Didn’t even create a good chance all game long and got bounced 3-0. And that was a pivotal match and Bayern did absolutely nothing. Just give Leverkusen credit. They are playing amazing and are so fun to watch as a neutral fan.

[@happyapple4269]

City would hammer leverkusen what are you talking about. Average players on a good run.

[@LarryStylinson-tg2cv]

​​@@happyapple4269oh so Florian wirtz who man city is going after as kdb successor is an average player then Jeremie frimpong who has 15 or 16g/a contributions in this season more than any right back in the world is an average player then(he was considered a talented prospect before this season btw) Grimaldo is who has better stats then even some wingers in premier league (iam looking at u man utd) is an average player then wow bro u just can't admit that leverkusen have great players that can reach or even match the best in the world at their respective positions Oh and yeah they were bought for incredibly cheap prices And their budget was even less than some 10 to 15th place teams in premier league I am not saying they will beat man city ofc city would beat but they would struggle a little but I am offended of the fact that u said average players on great run when they were established at their previous clubs or leverkusen

[@redlongford]

​@@happyapple4269You need your head examined, bud.

[@davekika7394]

BAYERN WILL WIN INSHALLAH

[@user-mj2mz4wx4q]

Arsenal wil win insha allah

[@gwen6453]

Arsenal will have to win on penalties. COYG!🙌

[@lcs8390]

I m very sure Gunner will be out

[@blistaspangstar1555]

They'll be mad tmw COYG ☝🏿🐘

[@fall4sleepfall4sleep26]

bayern has no healthy starter at the winger position. they lost gnabry and coman and since the first game and sane is not at 100% yet. if arsenal can play good football they should win this. if they play like in porto they clearly will lose.

[@UnknownUser_10]

Even without these players Bayern can make it. I think Arsenal is not as good and composed as many people think. They always crumble under pressure and they play away.

[@howardhdavidson]

Yes Arsenal can collapse and they do it better than most BM are still at home and have more experience and managed to beat Arsenal at home even in their bad run of form this season.

[@somayanchatterjee3233]

Arsenal have been collapsing forever @Stevei 😂😂

[@bajramxhafa6301]

What will Steve say when Dortmund qualify tonight oh its not a surprise they beat Bayern,the lads here are always one sided for English clubs they don’t do cold analysis this is disappointing 👎🏻

[@davekika7394]

TUCHEL 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@durch2834]

I trust Bayern more than Arsenal, Steve...

[@sunjaypatel4584]

Bayern 3 -1

[@AsifIqbal-gy8wt]

We will never will anything in the future... Surprised arsenal came this far...with no forward and pacey winger

[@dwayneterence7456]

Martinelli n Saka r pacey. Stop it 😂

[@anaszafarsatti5056]

Arsenal will win 3-1 , bayern will play attacking and that would be in favour of arsenal

[@P.K...]

In your dreams...It was 2:2 bayern will be patient with arsenal they have experience and knows very well how to win matches like these 😊

[@anaszafarsatti5056]

@@P.K... u will see bayern is the most Inconsistent team this season at home and that would be the difference

[@P.K...]

​@anaszafarsatti5056 not in the champions league...there's nothing to play the title gone the Cup gone so only the ucl

[@michaelclark7081]

All of a sudden we are sh-t

[@raghavmehta9269]

These experts are horrible, where is the insight? They change who’s going to win every 2 days based on the last result. Do we really need experts to make these predictions if that’s the script they follow

[@finfog4590]

I think Bayern win too. Arsenal think they’re running at the top table…not yet!

[@jomiayeni7605]

stevie should be fired, he is so dumb

[@jasvirsandhu1158]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-zn4hs8ky5q]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-tb3vg1dy8d]

The man played professionally at the highest level… He knows the game inside out. But hey… you don’t like his opinions and his opinions HURT YOUR FEELINGS so he should be fired 😂😂😂😂

[@Roman-yv3ye]

​@@user-tb3vg1dy8dhis age has caught up to his mind he can't think right

[@user-tb3vg1dy8d]

@@Roman-yv3ye according to you… The man is making a VERY decent living getting paid for sharing his opinion. What are YOU doing with your life 😂

[@user-ub2tp1jn4u]

Arteta is to blame for Villa debacle... he's not going to get it wrong again...

[@space_4736]

They will crumble at the alianz hahaha

[@nabazaheer]

Arsenal are capable of beating themselves we don’t need Bayern’s help 😢

[@JJ-zp9vr]

Siuu

[@Musagisagara]

It sad arsenal about to lose champions league and premier league

[@user-zn4hs8ky5q]

Bayern are definitely going to win it

[@Bane1Mirin]

Bayern will win and Go through history will repeat

[@user-kp5yn6tt8z]

Bayern 5 - 2 Arsenal

[@hzskillz1721]

I second that.

[@leehaslam5751]

Dont be stupid Bayern will win id go 2-1.

[@Fgjiyrfvnjhdrhnnjkkhfregjkok]

But bayern all the games they have lost are played in Germany so arsenal coming is no exception.

[@mickzed6393]

I feel dumber reading this comment🤣

[@Fgjiyrfvnjhdrhnnjkkhfregjkok]

@@mickzed6393 why

[@Fgjiyrfvnjhdrhnnjkkhfregjkok]

@@mickzed6393 why

[@ombhoyar4867]

Bayern at there worst and beat best assnal team

[@brianlam1121]

It will be nice to see if Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich but it's already over for Arsenal before it's even started. However at the same time it's a 50/50 game. This game will probably go to another draw in full time then goes to extra time and penalty shootout. It's a tough one to call.

[@jasonketu38]

Tuchel must just bring Kimmich back in the midfield and start his defenders, like Kim De Ligt Dier Davies. like this I have faith that Bayern can go through

[@kwameaboagye-cl9me]

Arsenal to win 2-1

[@TerahAsh]

Tuchel is not a good coach.

[@awesomeguys2863]

Arsenal can beat them too

[@jayjay6357]

KANE THOUGHT HE WAS GONNA BAG A TITLE IN THAT FARMERS LEAGUE 😂

[@Freestyle80]

are you 10 years old?

[@Hello-wy2px]

@@Freestyle80that’s way too kind. He sounds more like a mentally disabled 8 year old

[@jromero1775]

Aint no way a man city fan talking 🤣

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

Bruh, I swear you used to be a Spurs supporter 🤣🤣🤣 you've changed your name and profile pic

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

Arsenal going to smash Bayern like they always do cause EPL better

[@ichaupudavanaputri2163]

Arsenal

[@meznehemia]

As a Liverpool fan, I'd love an Arsenal win 3-1(own goal) 😂

[@ikeman9784]

We would gladly hand liverpool the prem league title if we can win the champs league. I think most people are very short sighted. Arsenal have a very good young squad and young manager and will be competing for years so we'll take the champs league and retool and come back for the prem next season 😆 🤣

[@Woody13ify]

Harry Kane will disappear again in the big game, so it’s up to the ageless Muller, Sane & Gnabry to score the goals, Davis with his speed will be a thorn in Arsenal’s side, question is will Saka a Co be enough of a thorn in Bayern’s 🤔honestly it’s 50/50 who comes through this is not the Bayern Munich of 2019 that was a well cohesive side, shud be an interesting game to watch as will Citeh RM I wish I could watch both of them why they have to be on at the same time 🤔🙄😤

[@pnr4928]

Gnabry injured,davies out

[@Woody13ify]

@@pnr4928 oh then Arsenal should win then Kimmich, Muller & Kingsley Koman can’t do it all by themselves unless Neuer has a blinder as they say, there’s no away goals rule now is there unfortunately for Bayern 🤔

[@hasansayyah8134]

gnabry is out, and davies have a suspension :D

[@hasansayyah8134]

@@Woody13ify coman is injured too lol

[@bread3017]

i lost brain cells reading this

[@Minilover-ec7ci]

I guess the pressure is on bayern then... lose this and you're just playing football for no reason whatsoever 😂 arsenal win in 90 mins imo

[@JustFootballThoughts]

I'd argue that psychologically Bayern has the upper hand. They can go all out. Their season is a mess anyway. Failure hit them quite often this season so I doubt that they are afraid of anything right now. Also they play at home and already drew away. Arsenal now drew at home obviously, see themselves against a household name in the CL and just lost in the league. But not only did they lose they let it slip in the title race. The pressure for Arsenal right now is through the roof if you ask me. Nonetheless this can go either way obviously. In the end I just hope for an exciting match.

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

Arsenal ez win cuz EPL best

[@darknight-xe1ll]

Okay brainless 😂

[@batonga2go447]

haha... again, aged well, didn't it!?

[@user-lx8nq1gc3m]

AFC SHAME ON YOU!!!! 🎉🎉🎉