Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Betting Tips, Correct Score Prediction and Best Bet Builder Picks

Chelsea may be world champions but Enzo Maresca’s men will go into their opening UEFA Champions League fixture of the season as big underdogs against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

The Blues are a best price of 41/10 to win in the Allianz Arena — where they famously conquered Europe for the first time back in 2012.

Meanwhile, Bayern are rated as 4/6 favourites with most football betting sites to kick off with a home win, while the draw is available at 17/5.

Match odds

Bayern Munich 4/6
Draw 17/5
Chelsea 41/10

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea betting tips

Chelsea have only beaten Bayern once – and that was more than 20 years ago when two Frank Lampard goals helped inspire a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Since then Bayern have recorded three wins, two draws and zero defeats against the Blues — who lost 7-1 on aggregate when they last met, in the round of 16 in 2020.

Another Bayern win could be on the cards this week, especially when you look at the German giants’ record results at the Allianz.

Bayern — who are 12/1 shots in the outright Champions League betting — thrashed Hamburg 5-0 on Saturday, having beaten RB Leipzig 6-0 in their previous home fixture.

Therefore, Bayern at 7/4 to win by two or more goals looks like excellent value, while Bayern to win by three or more at 9/2 might tempt a few bettors too.

Elsewhere in the betting, Harry Kane is 10/11 to score anytime, which is not bad at all for a player who scored eight goals in five games this season.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s top betting tip for Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Bayern [-1] to win (7/4)

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Correct Score prediction

Bayern have scored 39 goals in their last 11 games. That is an average of more than 3.5 per game.

Chelsea have the potential to keep elite attacking units in check — just like we saw against Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup. But the Blues were far from rock solid against Brentford at the weekend and could well struggle to contain the likes of Kane, Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry and Michael Olise.

The Blues will fancy their chances of scoring at least once though, as Bayern have only kept clean sheets against two of their nine opponents.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s score prediction for Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Bayern to win 4-2 (33/1)

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Best Bet Builders

For fans interested in big odds, you can get a huge 210/1 on over 3.5 goals, Harry Kane to have over 2.5 shots on target, over 11.5 corners, Luis Diaz to score or assist, Marc Cucurella to commit at least two fouls and be carded.

A more cautious Bet Builder option with a strong chance of landing would be Bayern to win, Kane to score anytime and BTTS. That is available at 3/1.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea team news

Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala, who continues his recovery from the serious leg injury he sustained at the Club World Cup. Alphonso Davies is also ruled out with a knee problem, while Raphael Guerreiro is a fresh concern after limping off against Hamburg with a rib issue. That leaves Vincent Kompany short of natural left-back options, although the rest of his squad is in strong shape. Kane is expected to lead the line once again, supported by Gnabry, Diaz and Olise.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca remains without Liam Delap (hamstring), Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia, while youngster Dario Essugo is sidelined with a thigh issue. Estevao Willian has been unwell but could still travel if he passes a late fitness test. Cole Palmer staked his claim for a start after scoring from the bench against Brentford, while Joao Pedro should be available despite not completing the 90 minutes at the weekend.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea predicted lineups

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro