Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Bayern Munich can move nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen with victory at home to Holstein Kiel, piling the pressure on the Bundesliga champions, who play on Sunday.

Kick-Off Date/Time: Saturday February 1st 2025 – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 9:30am / US PT – 6:30am

How To Watch On TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules

How To Watch Online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

Bayern Munich Team News: Goretzka doubt should see Pavlovic retained

Midfielder Leon Goretzka will likely miss out due to a thigh problem, meaning Aleksandar Pavlovic should partner Joshua Kimmich in the centre of the park. Sacha Boey could play at left-back again with Alphonso Davies out after a good performance in Europe midweek.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Boey; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Gnabry, Musiala, Coman; Kane

Unavailable: Davies (Injured), Ito (Injured), Peretz (Injured)

Questionable: Goretzka (Injured)

Holstein Kiel Team News: Attackers missing

Both Franck Honorat and Alassane Plea won’t feature in Bayern Munich’s squad for this one with both being out through respective injures. Illness could also rule out midfielder Yvandro Borges Sanches.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Nicolas; Scally, Friedrich, Elvedi, Ullrich; Weigl, Sander; Reitz, Stoger, Hack; Kleindienst

Unavailable: Honorat (Injured), Plea (Injured)

Questionable: Borges Sanches (Illness)

Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Prediction

Only complacency could deny Bayern Munich against Holstein Kiel when taking into account the gulf in class between both sides. The Rekordmeister have won their last five in the Bundesliga, scoring 16 goals in the process. Their formidable offensive takes on the weakest defence in the German top flight, with the visitors having conceded 48 goals across their 19 league matches, more than any other club this campaign.

Expect a dominant showing from Vincent Kompany’s side and a comprehensive victory. The big question really is how many goals will they win by. Bayern would no doubt like to boost their goal difference up even further, so it’s well worth backing them to triumph by at least three clear goals in Munich.

Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Tip: Bayern Munich to win with -2 handicap