Bayern Munich have regained momentum over the last three games, winning two league games and one DFB Pokal quarter-final against RB Leipzig. The defending Bundesliga champions will look to make it three wins in a row when they host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
The conditions in Munich have been brutal for training as Bayern players were spotted training in the snow. Vincent Kompany’s men have fared well at home this season. The Belgian coach has managed to make Allianz Arena a fortress across all competitions. Die Roten have a chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table since Dortmund play later in the day.
Eintracht Frankfurt have endured a poor run of form over the last five games. They are currently eight points away from the final European spot in the Bundesliga points table. A positive result on Saturday can revive the squad’s performance, but it is going to take a Herculean effort to achieve this feat.
Team News
Bayern Munich surprisingly have a small injury list at this stage of the season. Manuel Neuer is the only player who is ruled out for the game against Eintracht Frankfurt due to injury. The German goalkeeper is expected to be on the sidelines for three weeks.
Michael Olise will return to the squad on Saturday after serving a suspension. The French forward had to miss one game due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Predicted Starting XI
With Neuer sidelined due to injury, Jonas Urbig will be handed a start against Eintracht Frankfurt. The young goalkeeper will look to grab these opportunities with both hands after delivering promising performances earlier in the season.
Vincent Kompany may make a significant change in central defense since Jonathan Tah is one yellow card away from suspense. Die Roten do not want him to miss next weekend’s Der Klassiker. Kim Min-jae will play alongside Dayot Upamecano in the heart of defense against Frankfurt. Konrad Laimer will slot in the right-back position, while Alphonso Davies will play on the left side of the back four.
Joshua Kimmich is also one yellow card away from suspension in the Bundesliga. He will most likely start on the bench against Frankfurt. Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic are expected to play as a midfield pivot on Saturday.
Michael Olise will return to the starting XI. The French winger will play on the right flank, while Luis Diaz will continue to play on the left side of the front four. Serge Gnabry will slot in the number ten position behind Harry Kane.
Predicted Starting XI: Urbig; Davies, Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, Laimer; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Diaz, Gnabry, Olise; Kane
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have struggled for wins lately, which makes their trip to Allianz Arena even more daunting. The Bavarian club has regained momentum over the last three games, so anything other than a home win will be a surprise on Saturday.