Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for their second-round match of the German Cup away to third-tier 1. FC Saarbrücken. Despite heavy rainfall at Ludwigsparkstadion in recent days – the game appears to be going ahead.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
In that historic 8-0 win vs. Darmstadt 98 on the weekend, Bayern started with Sven Ulreich in goal, Alphonso Davies and Noussair Mazraoui as outside backs, while Matthijs de Ligt and Kim Min-jae were the centre-back pairing.
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Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer played in the holding midfield positions, while Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Harry Kane made up the front four.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
Bayern are on a five-match winning streak since defeating FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League. They are also unbeaten in all competitions since the start of Bundesliga play in August. But the tight match calendar and the small size of their first team squad will stretch them to their limits as the season progresses.
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Furthermore, with this being a knockout game in a small stadium, on a barely playable pitch, with a partisan home crowd, we could be treated to a cup shock. The Bavarians will be overwhelming favourites to win and advance, playing their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, but they cannot underestimate their opponents.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Raphael Guerreiro and Dayot Upamecano look set to miss this game due to injury. On the positive side, Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnaby could be fit enough for a place in the squad. Meanwhile, Coman is doubtful.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken
Neuer, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Kim, Davies , Laimer, Kimmich ,Sané, Müller, Tel, Kane.
