FC Basel vs Bayern: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
With crucial phase of the season approaching, Bayern will test their bench strength in the friendly clash
In spite of their relentless efforts, Bayern Munich still sit second on the Bundesliga points table. Their attack has scored dozens of goals, but the defence hasn’t match them in terms of dominance. The team’s goal-scoring problems have been solved by Harry Kane, but players like Coman, Musiala, and Muller have been out of form. The friendly is an ideal opportunity for Bayern to get back into shape after the break.
The Swiss club FC Basel have fallen off its pedestal in recent years. They were once one of the biggest sides in Switzerland and usually competed in the Champions League. Currently, they are in the relegation zone and are second last in the standings. A spirited performance here can change the complexity of the team going forward.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, 6th January 2023 at (8:00 PM IST)
Location: St. Jakob-Park, Basel
Form:
FC Basel (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W
Bayern (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-W
Player to Watch
Thomas Muller (Bayern)
In the beginning, Thomas Muller struggled to adapt to Tuchel’s system, but he now seems to be comfortable with it. Though it hasn’t been the best of his seasons, Muller still has six assists to his name. Muller will look to make the most of this friendly fixture and push his chances going into the crucial phase of the season.
Renato Veiga (FC Basel)
Veiga has been a big positive for Basel in their lacklustre season. Veiga has been dominating the midfield despite not much support from other players. He has been deployed in a more defensive role compared to his last season at Augsburg. This is going to be one to watch for him.
Match Facts
- FC Basel have second poorest record on home in Swiss league this season
- Bayern have scored 49 goals in 15 games in Bundesliga so far
- Bayern have won four games out of last five
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Injury and Team News
Bayern are battling with six injury problems in their squad. Kim, Sarr, Musiala, Mazraoui, Gnabry and Buchmann are unavailable due to injury.
Basel also have big injury problems in their squad with eight names unavailable. Demir, Lopez, Drager, Malone, Ze, Augustin, Comas and Hunziker are out with injury.
Head to Head (Last 5 matches)
FC Basel- 1
Bayern- 4
Draw- 0
Predicted Lineup
FC Basel Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Hitz; Schmid, Leon Barišić, Breemen; Adjetey, Frei, Kade, Dubasin; Avdullahu, Jovanović; Gauto
Bayern Munich Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Neuer; Laimer, de Ligt, Upamecano, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Musiala, Muller, Sane; Kane
Match Prediction for FC Basel vs Bayern
Even though it is a friendly, Bayern are outright favorites for this game. Bayern have been dominant so far in the season and will try to get back into the same rhythm after coming back from the break. Basel, on the other hand, will attempt to put on a good performance. Bayern should win easily.
Prediction: FC Basel 0-2 Bayern
Telecast
India – DAZN
UK – DAZN
US – DAZN
Nigeria – TBA
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