Currently sitting in 16th place with a disappointing start to the season, Kiel are desperate for a change in fortunes.
Bayern München come into this match with a powerful momentum. Sitting comfortably in 2nd place and showcasing an explosive attacking form with 16 goals in their last five outings, Bayern have been nearly unstoppable.
Match Insights for Kiel
Holstein Kiel have shown a strong attacking performance recently, scoring 8 goals in their last 5 matches. However, their current form has been disappointing, as they have not won a home match in their last 5 attempts.
Kiel are struggling at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, currently sitting 16th, and have lost both of their opening games this season.
Head-to-Head Record: Kiel and Bayern München have met once before, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. This will be the second encounter between these two teams.
Key Player: Finn Porath has been a standout for Kiel, ranking 3rd in big chances created this season with 2.
Recent Form:
- Kiel: LL
- Home Record: Lost their only home game 2-0 against Wolfsburg.
Injuries:
- Andu Yobel Kelati: Muscle injury / Late September 2024
- Colin Kleine-Bekel: Cruciate ligament injury / Late November 2024
- Marco Komenda: Knock / A few days
- Steven Skrzybski: Calf injury / A few days
- Timo Becker: Lack of fitness / A few days
Predicted Lineup: Timon Weiner; Timo Becker, Carl Johansson, Patrick Erras, Marco Komenda; Finn-Dominik Porath, Lewis Holtby (C), Magnus Knudsen; A. Bernhardsson, Benedikt Pichler, Shuto Machino
Match Insights for Bayern München
Bayern München have been in formidable form, scoring 16 goals in their last 5 matches. They are currently 2nd in the Bundesliga table and have won both of their opening games this season, showcasing a powerful offensive and defensive capability.
Head-to-Head Record: Bayern München have a strong history against Kiel, with 0 wins and 1 draw in their only previous meeting.
Key Player: Harry Kane has been a key contributor for Bayern, continuing his impressive goal-scoring form this season.
Recent Form:
- Bayern München: WW
- Away Record: Won their only away game 3-2 against Wolfsburg.
Injuries:
- Arijon Ibrahimovic: Hamstring injury / Late September 2024
- Daniel Peretz: Hip injury / Late September 2024
- Hiroki Ito: Injured / Early October 2024
- Josip Stanisic: Knee injury / Late November 2024
- Leroy Sané: Groin injury / Late September 2024
- Tarek Buchmann: Hamstring injury / Late September 2024
Predicted Lineup: Manuel Neuer (C); Joshua Kimmich, D. Upamecano, Kim Min-Jae, Raphaël Guerreiro; A. Pavlović, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise; Jamal Musiala, Mathys Tel, Harry Kane
Who Will Win?
Based on current form and team strength, Bayern München are heavily favored to win this match. Kiel face an uphill battle against the Bundesliga giants.
- Kiel Win: 7%
- Draw: 8%
- Bayern München Win: 85%
Score Prediction: Bayern München 3-1 Holstein Kiel
Bayern’s superior form and attacking prowess suggest a convincing win, although Kiel’s attacking capabilities could see them score once.
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