VfL Osnabrück vs Bayern Munich Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | DFB-Pokal 2026-27

The last time these two clubs met was in 2004!

VfL Osnabrück will gear up to battle Bayern Munich in their first-round fixture of the DFB-Pokal 2026-27 season. The Bremer Brücke Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash.

The Purple-Whites have seen a poor start to their season. They faced back-to-back defeats in their opening game of the new Bundesliga 2 campaign. Their performance across all departments of the field has not been up to the mark.

Despite it being their home game, VfL Osnabrück will be under pressure. They lack quality players in their squad, which will be a big disadvantage against the Bavarians. Timo Schultz’s men must come up with a calm and composed approach if they want to stand a chance in their upcoming German Cup contest.

On the other hand, the start of the season has been on a positive note for Bayern Munich. They defeated Borussia Dortmund and clinched the German Super Cup. In their opening game of the Bundesliga 2026-27 campaign, the Vincent Kompany-led side dominated proceedings against VfB Stuttgart.

The Bavarians will be eager to secure another win, and on their current run of form, it is going to be so much more difficult to stop them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Osnabrück, Germany
• Stadium: Bremer Brücke Stadium
• Date: Thursday, September 3
• Kickoff time: 12:15 AM IST (Wednesday, September 2; 06:45 PM GMT/ 02:15 PM ET/ 11:15 PM PT)
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Osnabrück: L-L-W-W

Bayern: W-W

Players to Watch

Patrick Kammerbauer (VfL Osnabrück)

The 29-year-old right-wingback is going to be an important aspect of the squad for VfL Osnabrück against the German giants. He can be a serious threat on the left flank as well. Patrick Kammerbauer can build up crucial plays for his side and is also capable of scoring goals. He will be looking to step up his game.

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

Michael Olise continues his goal-scoring run for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. He will now be eager to help his side in the cup competition. He can establish good control in the midfield and is also a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the final third.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich are on a two-match winning run.
• VfL Osnabrück have lost two of their first three games of the new season.
• This will be the fourth-ever clash between these clubs.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Bayern Munich to win
• Michael Olise to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

For VfL Osnabrück, Jonathan Wensing might have to sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Jamal Musiala is still recovering from his temporary, treatable absence seizures and will not be in action for Bayern Munich. Serge Gnabry will also sit out due to his thigh injury.

Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 3

Osnabrück (wins): 1

Bayern (wins): 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

VfL Osnabrück predicted XI (3-4-3)

Krumrey (GK); Fabinski, Müller, Wiemann; Kammerbauer, Wagner, Jacobsen, Badjie; Beck, Munst; Meißner

Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Urbig (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Diaz; Saibari

Match Prediction

Despite being the hosts, VfL Osnabrück are going to struggle out there due to their current run of form. Bayern Munich, with their superior squad quality, will most likely dominate the tempo.

The Bavarians might emerge victorious in their upcoming DFB Pokal contest.

Prediction: Osnabrück 0-4 Bayern

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Germany: Das Erste, Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Mix

UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2

USA: FuboTV

Fans in some regions can also experience this fixture via the official YouTube Channel of the German Football.

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