Bayern Munich vs Chelsea preview, lineups, team news and odds

The German side enters in red-hot form with five consecutive wins, including a 5:0 thrashing of Hamburger SV.

Chelsea have been less consistent with two wins and two draws in their last four competitive matches.

This high-profile European clash sees two teams with rich Champions League pedigrees face off under referee Jose Sanchez.

Bayern Munich will host Chelsea in a highly anticipated Champions League group stage match at the Allianz Arena on September 17, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 local time.

The German giants will be looking to leverage their home advantage against the Premier League side in what promises to be an exciting European night.

Referee Jose Sanchez will oversee this clash between two clubs with rich Champions League histories, both eager to make a strong start to their 2025/2026 European campaign.

Bayern Munich enter this match in exceptional form, having won all five of their recent matches across competitions. The Bavarians demolished Hamburger SV 5:0 in the Bundesliga on September 13, 2025, following an impressive 3:2 away victory against Augsburg on August 30. They also progressed in the DFB-Pokal with a 3:2 win over Wehen Wiesbaden on August 27, and earlier thrashed RB Leipzig 6:0 in the Bundesliga on August 22.

Their winning streak began with a 2:1 triumph over VfB Stuttgart in the Super Cup on August 16. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been somewhat inconsistent, most recently drawing 2:2 with Brentford in the Premier League on September 13, 2025.

The Blues did secure a comfortable 2:0 win against Fulham on August 30 and an emphatic 5:1 victory at West Ham on August 22. They were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace on August 17 but impressed in a 4:1 friendly win over AC Milan on August 10. Both teams will be eager to make their mark in their Champions League opener.