Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 6/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to lay down another title marker on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich will welcome Wolfsburg to the Allianz.
Bayern Munich
Starting with the hosts, while some around the Allianz might have been shocked following Vincent Kompany’s arrival last summer, Bayern Munich are clearly enjoying life under the ex-Burnley boss. Putting in a rampant performance earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a 5-0 victory against Hoffenheim, the German giants are leading the chase to recapture their domestic crown this season. Signing off 2024 with a major statement of intent as they secured a 5-1 romp against RB Leipzig, Kompany’s side have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Clinching what was an action-packed 3-2 victory when they travelled to Wolfsburg for their reverse Bundesliga battle on the opening weekend, Munich have won all of their last five showdowns against Saturday’s guests by an aggregate score of 13-5.
Bayern Munich Team News
Dealing with a long-term groin injury and not making a single appearance since returning from November’s international break, summer recruit and former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha will once again miss out here. Likewise, French defender Sacha Boey is still suffering from an ankle issue.
Converting from the spot against Hoffenheim earlier in the week and leading the chase for Germany’s Golden Boot this season, England skipper Harry Kane will play a leading role in the final third. Forced to settle for a spot on the bench in midweek, former Crystal Palace talisman Michael Olise should be handed a full recall here.
Wolfsburg
As for the visitors, while Wolfsburg might have signed off 2024 in the midst of a minor blip, the Wolves have come flying out of the traps since opening up the New Year. Last seen putting in a sensational performance as they stormed their way to a 5-1 romp at home against Borussia Monchengladbach, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have continued to receive a string of plaudits this season. Getting Saturday’s showdown at the Allianz battling it out in the European spots, Wolfsburg also sit within touching distance of the Champions League places. Getting 2025 underway with a 1-0 win away at Hoffenheim, the former Southampton boss should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender here, Hasenhuttl’s men will be confident of asking some questions.
Wolfsburg Team News
Limping off against Borussia Monchengladbach earlier in the week with a first-half knock, Wolfsburg are sweating over the fitness of Polish international Jakub Kaminski. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, the likes of Bartosz Bialek, Niklas Klinger, Kevin Paredes and former Sassuolo defender Rogerio will not feature here.
However, after serving a one-match suspension on Tuesday night, Portuguese youngster Tiago Tomas will return to Hasenhuttl’s squad. Bagging five goals in his previous six appearances, Danish striker Jonas Wind will lead the line this weekend.
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg Key Factors to Consider
- When Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg met for their reverse Bundesliga showdown on August 25th, Saturday’s hosts collected a 3-2 victory at the Volkswagen Arena.
- Bayern have won each of their last five Bundesliga meetings against Wolfsburg by an aggregate score of 13-5.
- Jamal Musiala has found the net in three of his previous four meetings against Wolfsburg.
- Three of the last four meetings between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg have finished with both teams finding the net.
- Wolfsburg have remarkably never recorded a single Bundesliga victory at the Allianz.
Conclusion
Storming their way to a stellar 5-0 romp against Hoffenheim earlier in the week, Bayern Munich will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. Really gaining a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, Saturday’s hosts, Kompany’s side will also be excited by a dominant record against Wolfsburg. Including a dramatic 3-2 victory when they met the Wolves for their reverse Bundesliga battle on the opening weekend, they have won all of their last five showdowns by an aggregate score of 13-5.
Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 6/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
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