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Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Predictions , Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 18, 2025
The UEFA Champions League season kicks off with Bayern Munich facing Chelsea. This match is highly anticipated, and a betting tip is available for the event.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Match preview
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga last season and reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. They are again considered strong contenders this season. Bayern has had a strong start with a 2-1 win over Stuttgart in the German Super Cup, a 6-0 victory against Leipzig, and two Bundesliga wins—3-2 against Augsburg and 5-0 over Hamburg. Despite these successes, injuries have affected the team; Musiala and Davies have been out since summer, and Guerreiro is now also injured. Chelsea faces similar challenges.
Chelsea is dealing with their own injury issues. They lost Dilep early in the season and will not have Colwill or Lavia available. Cole Palmer and Estevan have just returned from injuries, so their participation in the Champions League opener is uncertain. Chelsea’s start in the Premier League has been decent, with two draws and two wins, totaling eight points from four games. The team is currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak, highlighted by a significant win over PSG in the Club World Cup final. Thus, Bayern will face a tough opponent at home.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bayern Munich has won their last eight matches.
- Chelsea is unbeaten in 11 matches, with two draws and nine wins.
- Bayern has scored in eight consecutive matches, while Chelsea has found the net in their last three.
- The last meeting between these teams was in 2020, where Bayern won 4-1.
Probable line-ups
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Dias; Kane
- Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Prediction
This Champions League opener promises to be an exciting match between two top teams. A bet on both teams to score seems like a solid choice.
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