Match Preview: FC Bayern - Arsenal

This is becoming a classic Last 16 encounter, as these two teams played each other 4 times in the last 5 seasons. Bayern were always the team to progress, could this change this season?

Bayern are not in the greatest form this season but are playing well enough to lead in the Bundesliga and they also qualified from the Group Stage with ease, in second place. Arsenal are doing very good, they had a little dip in form in recent weeks but have regained winning form after beating Hull City this weekend.

None of the teams have any big injury issues so they will go into the match with full strength. It will be a huge head-to-head with two excellent goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski and Alexis Sanchez who are the main sources of goals for their teams.

Robert Lewandowski vs. Alexis Sanchez (Photo: dawn.com)

Predicted Lineups:
Neuer; Lahm, Hummels, Javi Martinez, Alaba; Xabi Alonso, Arturo Vidal; Robben, Muller, Douglas Costa; Lewandowski

Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Walcott, Ozil, Iwobi; Alexis Sanchez

Our Prediction:
Arsenal will try to show they can beat Bayern, but after so many disappointments we believe Carlo Ancelotti's team will progress once again. Arsenal will have trouble coping with pacy wingers Costa and Robben. Result: Bayern win 2:0