The Allianz Arena hosts one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the UEFA Champions League league phase as Bayern Munich welcome Arsenal at 19:00 GMT.

Bayern are determined to respond in front of their home supporters after a frustrating run in recent weeks, but face an Arsenal side arriving with strong confidence. The evenly balanced contest has been made more difficult to predict by significant absences for both teams.

Michael Olise is unavailable for Bayern, while Arsenal will be without William Saliba in their defence. The two players’ absences are expected to force both managers to make major adjustments to their tactical plans for the high-profile meeting.

With every dropped point carrying greater consequences in the battle to finish in the top eight of the European competition’s new league phase, neither side can afford a costly mistake.

The match is expected to become a closely fought tactical contest, with a single technical error potentially decisive at the Allianz Arena.