It has been a disappointing week for Bayern Munich. Despite their best efforts, Bayern couldn’t book a place in the final of the Champions League. They managed a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, but it was not good enough for a place in the final as the French club won the tie 6-5 on aggregate.
Bayern players will look to dust off the Champions League disappointment and get back to winning ways on Saturday against Wolfsburg. The Bundesliga title has been sealed, but Die Roten need to regain form as they still have a DFB Pokal to play for.
Meanwhile, the game against Bayern on Saturday is crucial for Wolfsburg. The hosts need a positive result to ensure they don’t drop into the relegation zone. Wolfsburg are currently level on points with 17th-placed St. Pauli, but a better goal difference has allowed them to stay in 16th position.
Team News
Bayern Munich suffered an injury blow on Wednesday against Paris Saint-Germain as Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring injury. The Canadian full-back is not expected to play again for Bayern this season.
Serge Gnabry remains the other long-term absentee for Bayern. Lennart Karl came off the bench against PSG on Wednesday, so he is expected to be part of the matchday squad on Saturday.
Predicted Starting XI
With the Bundesliga title sealed for Bayern and an intense game in the midweek game, Vincent Kompany will make several changes to the starting XI. Jonas Urbig will start as goalkeeper instead of Manuel Neuer, ensuring Urbig continues to get adequate game time in the Bundesliga.
Kim Min-jae will replace Dayot Upamecano as a center-back. The South Korean defender will play alongside Jonathan Tah, who will also operate as a center-back. Tom Bischof will take the left-back position, and Konrad Laimer will start at right-back.
Leon Goretzka has only three games left in his Bayern career. He has started in the last two league games. The German international is likely to keep his place in the team. Goretzka will play alongside Joshua Kimmich in the center of the park.
Lennart Karl is likely to get his first start since returning from a minor injury. The youngster will play on the right flank, giving Michael Olise much-needed rest. Jamal Musiala will play in the number ten role, while Luis Diaz is expected to start on the left flank. Harry Kane will lead the attack for the Bundesliga champions on Saturday.
Predicted Starting XI: Urbig; Bischof, Tah, Kim Min-jae, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Diaz, Musiala, Karl; Kane
Score Prediction
Wolfsburg 1-4 Bayern Munich
Bayern are currently chasing the record for most goals in a league campaign across the top five leagues in Europe, so there is going to be a goal fest on Saturday. Wolfsburg has managed only one win in the last five league wins, so anything but a dominant Bayern win will be a surprise on Saturday.
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