Prediction: Bayern Munich vs Freiburg

Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Hoping to try and find a route back to the top of the Bundesliga table, Bayern Munich will welcome Freiburg to the Allianz Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Bayern Munich

Starting with the hosts, managing to mount a second-half Champions League comeback earlier in the week as they landed a hard-fought 2-1 win against Copenhagen, Bayern Munich are dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this time around. Although Thomas Tuchel’s side might have been last seen in Bundesliga action having to settle for an action-packed 2-2 draw away at RB Leipzig, the former Chelsea boss is yet to see his superstar squad suffer a single defeat across any competition since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a remarkable display at the Allianz Arena on September 20th as they claimed a 4-3 victory against Premier League giants Manchester United, Bayern certainly hold a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Along with cruising their way to a 7-0 romp against Bochum last month, Tuchel’s side have notched 21 strikes since returning from September’s international break.

Team News

Dealing with a recent knee injury, Bayern Munich have confirmed that they will be without Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt here. Likewise, suffering a broken hand last month, Tuchel’s side are also expected to be unable to call upon one-time Arsenal starlet Serge Gnabry on Sunday afternoon.

Only continuing to shine since making the blockbuster move from Tottenham this summer, the red-hot Harry Kane will spearhead Bayern’s charge this weekend. With Manuel Neuer still sidelined with a long-term injury issue, 35-year-old Sven Ulreich will start between the sticks here.

Freiburg

As for the visitors, eventually missing out on the chance to claim a real Europa League scalp earlier in the week as they slumped to a 2-1 loss against West Ham, Freiburg are still trying to find some recent stability. While Christian Streich’s side might be dreaming of the chance to mount another European charge this time around, the Reds have claimed just a pair of wins from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Heading into September’s international break with a nightmare performance as they were blown away thanks to a 5-0 drumming at the hands of Stuttgart, Sunday’s guests will know that they face a monumental challenge here. Hit with a 1-0 loss when they last met Bayern at the Europa-Park Stadion back on April 8th, it is worth highlighting that Freiburg have lost each of their last four Bundesliga battle against the defending champions by an aggregate score of 12-2.

Team News

Dealing with a long-term elbow injury and not making a single appearance since the opening weekend, Freiburg will once again be without 30-year-old Christian Gunter on Sunday afternoon. Streich’s side will also be unable to call upon the duo of Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Max Rosenfelder when they travel to the Allianz this weekend.

While Lucas Holer might have notched just a single strike from any of his opening eight appearances across all competitions, the 29-year-old should keep his spot leading Freiburg’s charge this weekend. Former Wolfsburg star Maximillian Philipp will be hoping for a full recall in Munich.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Bayern Munich and Freiburg last met back on April 8th, the reigning German champions picked up a 1-0 victory on the road.
• Likewise, Tuchel’s side have won each of their previous four Bundesliga showdowns against Sunday’s guests by an aggregate score of 12-2.
• Freiburg have managed to muster just a pair of wins from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
• England skipper Harry Kane has bagged eight goals in his opening six Bundesliga appearances since completing his move from Tottenham this summer.
• Bayern Munich have notched 21 strikes across all competitions since returning from September’s international break.

Conclusion

Mounting a Champions League comeback away at Copenhagen earlier in the week as they eventually snatched a 2-1 victory, Bayern Munich will be looking for a more polished performance here. Nevertheless, yet to suffer a single defeat across any competitions since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Sunday’s hosts will be excited by an eye-catching record against Freiburg. Winning each of their previous four Bundesliga meetings by an aggregate score of 12-2, we are expecting what could be another enjoyable home victory from the Allianz Arena this weekend.

Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet