Matthaus: Bayern s weakness is set piece defense, predicting a 2-2 draw with Arsenal

Football     1:43pm, 25 November 2025

The top European showdown between Arsenal and Bayern is about to take place. Matthaus also talked about this game in his column and predicted that the two sides will draw 2-2.

The article writes that Arsenal and Bayern are the two strongest teams in Europe. Both teams have maintained unbeatable records in the Champions League and are firmly at the top of their respective domestic leagues. In any other major league, the points advantage of the leaders is not as obvious as that of the Premier League and Bundesliga.

Not only fans in England and Germany are looking forward to this game, this will also be the most exciting matchup in the Champions League so far this season. Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday. They were full of firepower on the offensive end and also performed solidly on the defensive end. In the Champions League, Arteta's team has not conceded a goal so far.

Arsenal has shown extremely high enthusiasm and passion for the game. They are eager to win the Premier League championship again after 21 years and hope to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006.

As for Bayern, their players work well together and are confident in their own strength. Their only weakness was exposed against Inter Milan last season, which is that they easily lose points in set-piece defense. In the Bundesliga, Bayern has conceded points due to set pieces four times recently.

Head coach Kompany needs to work hard in this area, because Arsenal is very dangerous in set-piece offense. Bayern has physical and experienced players and they need to be more focused on this issue.

In the end, Matthaus predicted that this would be a close game, and the final score might be 2-2.

source:bong m7