Bayern Munich is looking to win the Champions League title, which they last won in the 2019/20 season. The team has been performing well in the Bundesliga, with a 100% record so far. They have a strong lineup, including striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on loan from Chelsea, and the attacking trio of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz.
Chelsea, on the other hand, is returning to the Champions League after a two-year absence. They won the UEFA Conference League last year and the Club World Cup in the summer. The team is hoping to make a strong comeback in the Champions League under the leadership of Enzo Maresca.
The match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Wednesday, September 17, at 8pm BST. The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, and fans can also live stream it through Discovery+.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea have a long history in the Champions League, with five meetings between the two teams. Bayern has won three of the previous meetings, including the last two. However, Chelsea won the Champions League title in 2012, defeating Bayern in the final.
The odds for the match are in favor of Bayern Munich, with a 13/20 chance of winning. Chelsea's chances of winning are 15/4, and a draw is at 16/5.
Both teams have some injury concerns ahead of the match. Bayern Munich is missing Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies due to long-term injuries, while Raphaël Guerreiro is out with a rib injury. Chelsea is concerned about Joao Pedro's fitness after he played despite not being fully fit against Brentford.
The match is expected to be a closely contested and exciting one, with both teams looking to make a strong impression in the Champions League.
Here are the key information and team news for the match:
• Date: Wednesday, September 17
• Kick-off time: 8pm BST
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
• Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez
• VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
• TV channels: TNT Sports (UK)
• Odds: FCB (13/20) - DRAW (16/5) - CHE (15/4)
Bayern Munich predicted lineup:
Coach: Vincent Kompany
Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Pavlovic, Kimmich, Díaz, Gnabry, Olise; Kane.
Chelsea predicted lineup:
Coach: Enzo Maresca
Sanchez; Cucurella, Chalobah, Tosin, James; Caicedo, Fernandez; Gittens, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro.