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UEFA Champions League matchweek one continues on Wednesday evening with another six games scheduled. The main attraction features a Germany vs. England showdown as Bayern Munich takes on Chelsea in a match you can follow live from 20:00 BST.
Which side will secure a perfect start and three precious points? The leading online bookmakers offer Bayern Munich vs Chelsea pre-match and live betting odds, specials and bonuses. You can predict the winner or call the first scorer, total number of goals, half-time/full-time, and more.
In an attempt to help you beat the bookies and secure a profit in Munich, Flashscore's well-followed football writer Frank Monkhouse offers his thoughts. Having studied the stats, trends and head-to-head scores at Flashscore, our expert walks you through his three best bets.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea tips
Over 2.5 goals @ 8/15 (bet365)
Both teams to score @ 4/7 (bet365)
Munich win and both score @ 15/8 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Hosts scored five on Saturday
Bayern Munich prepare for this challenge on the back of a stunning weekend win in the German Bundesliga. FCB flexed their muscles and fired a warning shot to the Londoners with an eye-catching 5-0 victory over Hamburger SV at this venue on Saturday. The locals kicked off as favourites and raced into a 4-0 lead inside 30 minutes. They rounded things off in style with a fifth and final goal of the day on 62 minutes.
Saturday's five-star performance was more than enough to keep Munich in pole position. Their stats now read: three games played, three wins, 14 goals scored, and only two conceded. They are the only team in the German top-tier with a 100% record and have scored at least six more goals than the chasing pack. Fans hope for more of the same in midweek, eager to see their heroes pass a tough early-season challenge.
Keeping Munich's previous performance in mind, we're betting on Wednesday's game to produce three or more goals. With this approach, the final score and winner aren't important. As long as we see Bayern Munich and Chelsea score a combined three or more, you'll secure a profit. The head-to-head stats show that bet was a winner in three of the previous four games.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 8/15 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need three or more goals in this game from both teams combined.
Expect a competitive match in Munich
Having already touched on the head-to-head, we return to the stats for our second pick of three. Bayern Munich and Chelsea have met in competitive action six times previously. In that time, the Germans have won three times, with the English side currently on one win, and the remaining ending in a draw. The most recent clash was in August 2020 when FCB won 4-1 at this venue to progress with a stunning 7-1 aggregate advantage.
We must go back to April 2005 for Chelsea's one and only win over Bayern Munich. That victory came at Stamford Bridge in the UCL, achieved thanks to goals from Cole, Drogba, and a Lampard double. The visiting supporters know a repeat performance is a big ask, but they'd be delighted to see their team win by any scoreline. Points are more important than performance at this early stage of proceedings.
We're placing a bet on both teams to score on Wednesday. That was a smart approach in all but one of the previous meetings. The spare was a 3-0 win for Munich in the UK capital. It's also worth knowing both scored in three of the home team's four games played last month, including a couple of 3-2 victories. Chelsea drew 2-2 at Brentford, giving us a strong bet.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/7 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Bayern Munich and Chelsea score at least one goal each, your bet wins.
Play for bigger odds
Our third and final bet in Germany this week is for both teams to score and Bayern Munich to win. The odds offered make this gamble good enough to back as a single, but you can also add it to your midweek multiples if you're feeling lucky. The final score isn't a big issue here. As long as Bayern Munich wins the match and Chelsea scores at least once, you'll bag a profit.
Bayern Munich have won their last three Bundesliga games, scoring 11 goals in the process. They now face a Chelsea side that's netted nine goals in the same period, including five at the home of West Ham United last month. The Blues must be at their attacking best to stand a chance of getting anything from this UCL opener.
Tip: Munich win and both score @ 15/8 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Bayern Munich win the match and Chelsea score at least one goal, your bet wins.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea odds
Bayern Munich win @ 13/20 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.