Bayern Munich reached the Round of 16 of the German Cup during midweek, the draw for which will take place on Sunday evening. In the meantime, the Bavarians return their focus to Bundesliga play, where they are set to face Union Berlin on Saturday. Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for the match.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup Vs Union Berlin
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
Vincent Kompany’s side began the cup tie in Mainz as follows: Manuel Neuer was in goal. Alphonso Davies and Konrad Laimer took up their positions on the flanks of the back four. Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae and Eric Dier played in the centre of the defence.
Joao Palhinha joined Joshua Kimmich in the holding midfield positions, as Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, and Harry Kane made up the front four.
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This means that Kompany made three changes to the previous starting 11. He put in Dier for the injured Dayot Upamecano, while resting Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise to give his former Manchester City teammate, Sané, his first start this season and bring in Gnabry.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
The side have now won two consecutive matches, after a somewhat difficult few weeks. Yet, Bayern have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing two and losing two.
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Tactically, the team must be aware of its defensive duties, as Union are a counterattacking opponent that also thrives on set pieces. Those are two characteristics that make them able to exploit Bayern’s weaknesses so far this season. It must also be said that Union have yet to beat Bayern in league play in their ten encounters so far.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
Hiroki Ito, Sacha Boey, Josip Stanisic and Aleksandar Pavlovic will miss Saturday’s game for sure. Regarding the recent injuries of centre-backs Upamecano and Dier, Kompany said in his pre-match press conference that it looks good for them to be able to play, but that he would decide that just before kickoff.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup Vs Union Berlin
Neuer, Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Kimmich, Palhinha, Olise, Musiala, Sané, Kane.
