Check out Housebets' betting preview for the UEFA Champions League semi-final games, as Bayern Munich take on Paris Saint-Germain before Atletico Madrid host Arsenal.
Of the 36 teams that started the 2025/2026 Champions League campaign, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are the four remaining teams competing for a place in this year’s showpiece final.
These four teams will be in action this week in the first leg of the semi-final, with PSG taking on Bayern on Tuesday before Atletico face Arsenal on Wednesday night.
In this article, we will take you through a preview of the two huge games. We are indeed set for two nights of exciting football, and you can also place bets on the two games at Housebets.
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Having said that, check out our preview below
It might be a strange thing to say, but it will not be out of place to say the winner of this match will go on to win the trophy, even before a ball is kicked in the final.
This shows that this clash will be one for the ages. PSG and Bayern are arguably the two best teams in Europe right now, with this match seen as the final before the final.
The Parisians are the defending champions and are looking to become the first back-to-back champions since the three-peat Real Madrid squad. Luis Enrique’s men actually got their title defence off to a horrible start, as they just managed to qualify for the playoff round.
However, just like last season, the French champions have stepped it up since the playoff rounds started. They defeated Monaco in the playoff round before easily dispatching Chelsea and Liverpool in the round of 16 and the quarter-final, respectively.
They now face their biggest test this season in Bayern Munich. The two sides had already met this season in the league stage, with Bayern winning in Paris 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for the whole of the second half.
However, PSG are a different team from the one that Bayern beat last November. They are unbeaten in their last six Champions League games (W5, D1) and have lost one of their last six games in all competitions (W5).
The league that could be a hindrance to their progress is basically over, as they lead Lens by six points with four games left to play. In addition, PSG have a fully fit squad after Vitinha returned from injury.
However, while PSG will come into this game with full confidence, they also face a Bayern side that have been almost perfect all season. If there is any team that can beat PSG, it is this Bayern side.
Vincent Kompany’s men have lost just one league game all season and drawn four, winning a ridiculous 26 games. They were crowned champions with multiple games to spare and are also in the final of the German Cup after beating Bayer Leverkusen last weekend.
The German giants have also been near-perfect in the Champions League, losing one game en route to the semi-final. Bayern's only loss in this campaign came against Arsenal last year.
However, what is scary about Kompany’s men is that they have won all games aside from that defeat to the Gunners. They thrashed Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate in the round of 16 before beating Real Madrid home and away in the quarter-final.
This is a team firing on all cylinders and will be more than a match for PSG. Bayern come into this game in fine form, having won their last six games in all competitions, including that dramatic comeback from three goals down against Mainz on Saturday.
Bayern also have almost a fully fit squad, although they will be without Serge Gnabry, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
This is a tough match to call, but PSG are the slight favourites at 2.38, while Bayern are priced at 2.80. Both teams are known for their attacking intent, which explains why over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.37.
Both teams to score is also priced at the same range, 1.32, while PSG to either win or draw is 1.41.
Over 2.5 goals or Both teams to score.
The second semifinal clash will see Atletico Madrid take on Arsenal at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. For Atletico, the two semi-final games are their most important matches of the season.
The Rojiblancos have been disappointing in other competitions this season, despite reaching the semi-final. They currently sit fourth in the league, 15 points behind Barcelona, and they also lost on penalties to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final.
The Champions League represents their last chance of winning a trophy this season. Diego Simeone’s men will feel good about their chances, though, having knocked out Barcelona in the quarter-final. Although they lost 2-1 at home, a 2-0 win at Camp Nou gave them a 3-2 aggregate victory. While they will fancy their chances against Arsenal, they will also be aware of the dangers the Gunners possess, having lost 4-0 to them this campaign.
Arsenal are in a more difficult spot than Atletico Madrid, though. They are currently embroiled in a title race with Manchester City, meaning they cannot put all their eggs in one basket.
Mikel Arteta’s men would have been in a good position had they not dropped points in the title race, but they now have to navigate the challenge of winning the UCL and the Premier League, having been comfortable for most parts of the campaign.
The Gunners come into the game on the back of a laboured 1-0 win over Newcastle but will need to give a better performance if they are to take something back to the Emirates.
Arteta’s Arsenal are the only side left yet to lose in the UCL this season and will be confident going into Wednesday night’s clash, having won their last seven games against Spanish opposition. They also won on their last visit to Madrid, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash last season.
However, they face an Atletico team with 11 wins in their last 15 European two-legged ties against English opposition, including all three semi-finals.
The problem for both teams, though, is that they will be without key players. Atletico will be without Pablo Barrios (hamstring) and Jose Gimenez (muscle), although Ademola Lookman is back.
Arsenal will have Bukayo Saka available but will be without Mikel Merino (foot) and Jurrien Timber (ankle). Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze (muscle) and Martin Zubimendi (illness) are also doubts.
Arsenal are the slight favourites for this clash, with the Gunners priced at 2.54. Atletico, meanwhile, are priced at 2.84 to win the match.
Unlike Tuesday’s games, this is most likely going to be a cagey game, which is why over 2.5 goals is 2.22.
Under 2.5 goals.
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NB:* Odds are subject to change. Odds accurate as of 27-04-2026 23:00 CET. Also, this is not financial advice
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