Verdict: Bayern Munich win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Marking their return from March’s international break on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich will travel to Freiburg.
Freiburg
Starting with the hosts, while Freiburg might have entered March’s fortnight interval with an essential boost, Julian Schuster’s side have struggled to find any real stability so far this calendar year. Despite mounting a Europa League comeback on March 19th as they secured a 5-2 aggregate win against Belgium outfit Genk, they have won just a trio of their previous nine appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Failing to register consecutive Bundesliga victories since returning from Germany’s festive break, Freiburg couldn’t have asked for a tougher examination here. Hit with a 6-2 drumming when they travelled to Munich for their reverse top-flight showdown back on November 22nd, Schuster’s men have registered just one-point from any of their last six Bundesliga meetings against Bayern.
Freiburg Team News
Dealing with a hamstring injury and not featuring since the middle of February, Freiburg are once again expected to be without academy graduate Max Rosenfelder. However, aside from the 23-year-old, Schuster’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Bagging both goals during Freiburg’s 2-1 victory against St. Pauli prior to March’s international break, Croatian international Igor Matanovic will spearhead Schuster’s charge in the final third. Former Borussia Dortmund star Matthias Ginter will partner Bruno Ogbus at the back.
Bayern Munich
As for the visitors, last seen heading into March’s international break with a dominant 4-0 victory at home against Union Berlin, Bayern Munich are set to defend their Bundesliga crown at a canter this season. Marking their return on Saturday afternoon holding a commanding nine-point buffer at the top of the table, Vincent Kompany’s superstar squad have received a fearsome reputation from across the continent. Extending on their Champions League adventure on March 18th as they stormed their way to a stunning 10-2 aggregate win against Italian outfit Atalanta, the former Burnley boss has also seen his squad suffer just a sole Bundesliga defeat so far this season. Landing that thumping 6-2 victory when they welcomed Freiburg to town back in November, Bayern will be confident of making another statement here.
Bayern Munich Team News
Missing England’s final pre-World Cup appearance earlier in the week after suffering a knock while away with the Three Lions, Harry Kane remains a doubt on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, forced to withdraw from Germany’s squad after picking up an ankle issue, Jamal Musiala is not expected to feature here.
However, both serving respective domestic suspensions prior to March’s international break, both Jonathan Tah and Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson will return to Kompany’s travelling squad. Announcing that he will be leaving Munich at the end of the season, Leon Goretzka could start at the heart of Bayern’s midfield.
Freiburg vs Bayern Munich Key Factors to Consider
- When Freiburg and Bayern Munich met for their reverse Bundesliga battle on November 22nd, Kompany’s side stormed their way to a 6-2 victory at the Allianz.
- Bayern have won each of their last three Bundesliga meetings against Saturday’s hosts by an aggregate score of 10-1.
- The reigning Bundesliga champions have registered 16 points from their last six meetings against Freiburg.
- Kompany’s side have suffered just a single Bundesliga defeat from any of their 27 matchups so far this season.
- Bayern have registered at least a pair of goals in 13 of their last 14 meetings against Freiburg.
Conclusion
Marking their return from March’s international break on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich will simply be looking to widen their buffer over the chasing pack. Last seen heading into the fortnight interval with a thumping 4-0 victory against Union Berlin, Kompany’s side also hold a dominant record against Saturday’s opponents. Securing a lively 6-2 win when they welcomed Freiburg to the Allianz for their reverse Bundesliga showdown back in November, they have also registered 16 points from their last six battles.
Verdict: Bayern Munich win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet