German Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen

Match Details

Time: 11:30 pm

Live broadcast: BeIN Sports 1, PPTV HD 36

Stadium: Allianz Arena

Team News

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich will be without the injured players Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanićić, Sasha Boy, and backup goalkeeper Daniel Pere. However, the attacking line is being gauged by form, with Ser Gnabry expected to start alongside Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, and forward Harry Kane. Aleksandar Pavlovic will be used in midfield to help Joshua Kimmich.

Leverkusen

Leverkusen has no major injury concerns, with Argentina midfielder Echequiel Palacios back fit. However, it is still too early for him to return to the starting lineup immediately. The midfield will use Robert Andrich alongside Granit Xhaka, while the forward line is expected to adapt the strategy without a natural striker by placing Florian Wiebertz to play the Las Nine fortress, along with Martin Terrier and Amin Adli on the flanks.

Expected Lineups

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Manuel Neuer – Rafael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-Jae, Alfonso Davis – Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic – Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry – Harry Kane

Leverkusen (3-4-3)

Lucas Hradecki – Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Incapie – Jeremy Frimpong, Robert Andrich, Granit Xhaka, Alex Grimaldo – Martin Terrier, Florian Wiertz, Amin Adli

Match Prediction

Bayern Munich is expected to take revenge on Leverkusen, who picked up 4 points against them last season. However, Leverkusen’s quality has fallen, especially in defense, losing every game. Bayern, on the other hand, is confident to give their all in the new era.

Expected Result

Bayern Munich is expected to beat Leverkusen 3-2.