Bayern Munich vs Freiburg: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Can Freiburg upset last year's champions?

Bayern Munich needed to come from behind to defeat Copenhagen by two goals to one in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League in midweek, while Freiburg lost to West Ham at home, the match ended 2-1 in the favour of the Hammers in the Europa League group stage match.

Bayern Munich currently are at the third position in the points table with no losses so far this season, on the other hand, Freiburg have been inconsistent this season with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the six matches that they have played in the Bundesliga this season.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 8 October 2023 at 7:30 PM GST (9:00 PM IST)

Location: Allianz Arena

Form

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga): W-W-D-W-D

Freiburg (Bundesliga): W-L-L-D-W

Players to watch out

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich):

Harry Kane has had a great start to the 2023-24 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists in 6 Bundesliga matches for Bayern Munich. He is currently the second-highest goalscorer in the Bundesliga, behind Serhou Guirassy. Kane is on course to have another excellent season, and he will be looking to help Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title and the Champions League this season.

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg):

Vincenzo Grifo has been solid in the 2023-24 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists in 8 matches for SC Freiburg. His goal was the only goal scored by Freiburg against West Ham, he has also made an appearance for the Italy international team in the Euro Qualifiers this season. He is a hard worker on and off the ball and is always willing to press the opposition.

Match facts:

• Bayern have scored in 33 Bundesliga games in a row, Freiburg have lost two straight league games recently conceding nine goals in the process.
• Bayern have never lost on their own patch to Freiburg in 23 Bundesliga meetings between the two sides.
• Christian Streich's men shocked Bayern with a 2-1 defeat on their last visit to the Allianz Arena in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal in April.

Injury & team news

Serge Gnabry broke his arm and will be out for several weeks. Defender Matthijs de Ligt has a knee injury and will likely miss a few weeks as well. Both these players join Manuel Neuer as players to miss this clash against Freiburg.

Michael Gregoritsch has a calf injury, while Max Rosenfelder has a muscle injury. Nicolas Hofler is suspended for one more game after his sending off, and alot more depends on how the players recover for Freiburg after their mid week clash.

Head to Head

Total matches – 38

Bayern Munich wins – 30

Freiburg wins – 2

Draw – 6

Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich vs Freiburg:

Bayern Munich lineup:

 Ulreich; Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane

Freiburg lineup:

Atubolu; Sildilla, Ginter, Lienhart; Sallai, Rohl, Eggestein, Kubler; Holer, Grifo; Adamu

Match prediction for Bayern Munich vs Freiburg:

Thomas Tuchel’s Bavarians are unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions since they lost to RB Leipzig in the Super Cup in mid-August but their performances have remained fairly unconvincing. Freiburg have had a mix start to the season, but they are team to be taken care off. If Bayern let things go up or down, Freiburg have the attack to capitalise on. But, Bayern have a more experienced squad and will definitely take care of what Freiburg bring to the table.

Telecast:

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – Sporty Group

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