Bayern Munich vs Chelsea is one of the standout fixtures of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage when both teams face each other at Allianz Arena.
This is not the first time Bayern Munich and Chelsea have faced each other in the most lucrative club competition in the world. However, the most memorable of this fixture was when they faced each other in the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2012 at the same venue, with the Blues emerging as Champions, lifting the trophy for the first time in their history.
Current form
Bayern Munich are coming into the game against Chelsea with an impressive win over Hamburger with Harry Kane leading the line for the Bavarians. Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson was also in action but failed to find the back of the net.
On the other hand, Chelsea failed to hold on to their lead in the Premier League game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Head to Head ( Bayern Munich vs Chelsea)
Bayern Munich hold the upper hand in recent meetings between the clubs, particularly at home. Encounters between these sides have often produced goals.
In the Champions League, Bayern and Chelsea have faced each other five times, with Bayern winning three matches and Chelsea winning two.
Injury news:
Bayern Munich will be without Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito, while Raphaël Guerreiro is also sidelined with an abdominal issue. These injuries leave Thomas Tuchel short in defensive and wide areas, though Bayern’s frontline remains strong.
Chelsea face similar problems, missing Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, and Romeo Lavia, with Dario Essugo also out long-term. Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended, while Cole Palmer is doubtful, leaving the Blues light in attack ahead of the Allianz Arena clash.
Date, Venue, Where to watch
September 17, 2025, Allianz Arena,
The match will be live on SuperSport
Prediction:
With Bayern in strong form and enjoying home advantage, they enter the tie as favourites. On the other hand, Chelsea have showed in the past what they are capable of when they have their backs against the wall under Enzo Maresca. We expect it to be a close game with Chelsea edging it 2-1.