Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs. Arsenal: Projected XI, team news

A goalkeeping decision and a suspension hang over Bayern Munich ahead of its Champions League match against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The Bavarians are Bundesliga leaders and unbeaten in their first six league games, having beaten RB Leipzig 6-1 at the weekend.

Midfielder Michael Olise is suspended after his red card against Viking and Jamal Musiala is still sidelined with a muscle tear. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and defender Joshua Kimmich are still unavailable, and even head coach Vincent Kompany is questionable due to a viral infection.

Here is how Bayern Munich could line up against Arsenal:

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2026 Ballon d’Or candidates by odds

The Ballon d’Or will be awarded Oct. 26 in London, and for the first time in years there is real suspense around who will win the top individual prize in men’s soccer.

For many years, a race between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, those greats departing the European club stage has opened up the competition.

This year being a World Cup year means voters will take more than just the UEFA Champions League and domestic excellence into account – and we may not have heard the last of the old guard either.

Here are the candidates and their DraftKings odds to win the prize awarded by France Football.

(FRANCK FIFE, AFP via Getty Images)

The Ballon d’Or will be awarded Oct. 26 in London, and for the first time in years there is real suspense around who will win the top individual prize in men’s soccer.

For many years, a race between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, those greats departing the European club stage has opened up the competition.

This year being a World Cup year means voters will take more than just the UEFA Champions League and domestic excellence into account – and we may not have heard the last of the old guard either.

Here are the candidates and their DraftKings odds to win the prize awarded by France Football.

(FRANCK FIFE, AFP via Getty Images)

**Jude Bellingham – England, Real Madrid:** +5000

(Dan Mullan, Getty Images)

**Erling Haaland – Norway, Manchester City:** +5000

(Matt McNulty, Getty Images)

**Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Georgia, Paris Saint-Germain**: +5000

(Richard Heathcote, Getty Images)

**Ferran Torres – Spain, Paris Saint-Germain**: +5000

(David Ramos, Getty Images)

**Fabian Ruiz – Spain, Paris-Saint Germain**: +5000

(ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP via Getty Images)

**Michael Olise – France, Bayern Munich:** +5000

(FRANCK FIFE, AFP via Getty Images)

**Pau Cubarsi – Spain, FC Barcelona**: +4000

(Kai Pfaffenbach, REUTERS)

**Rodri – Spain, FC Barcelona:** +4000

(Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com)

**Lionel Messi – Argentina, Inter Miami:** +2000

(Shaun Botterill, Getty Images)

**Kylian Mbappe – France, Real Madrid:** +1400

(Buda Mendes, Getty Images)

**Lamine Yamal – Spain, FC Barcelona**: +160

(Peter Cziborra, Action Images via Reuters)

**Harry Kane – England, Bayern Munich:** -230

(ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs. Arsenal

Defense: Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Brown
Midfield: Pavlović, Kimmich
Attacking midfield: Karl, Saibari, Díaz

Lennart Karl is the probable replacement for Olise on the right wing. Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig has played the past two games in the starting line-up and would likely start again if Neuer isn’t fully fit.

Bayern Munich team news vs. Arsenal

Questionable: Neuer, Kimmich

Will Manuel Neuer play vs. Arsenal?

Neuer has missed Bayern’s last two matches with a foot problem but returned to training this week. Urbig held his own in the 6-1 win over Leipzig, so there’s no need to rush the veteran back.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks, who handled Tuesday’s press conference in Kompany’s place, said the call would come on matchday.”We haven’t made the decision yet,” said Danks.

Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal time, TV

Location: Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)

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