Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga.
- Date: Saturday, September 14.
- Kick-off Time: 4:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: Holstein-Stadion, Germany.
Sixteenth-placed Holstein Kiel will host second-placed Bayern Munich in the third round of Bundesliga fixtures this coming weekend. Having lost both matches so far, the hosts will look to put up a strong performance, while the visitors will look to continue their winning run.
Kiel will enter this game on the back of two defeats to start off their season in the top flight. They lost 3-2 to Hoffenheim on opening day, followed by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Wolfsburg in their last match. Manager Marcel Rapp was shown a straight red card in that game, meaning he will face a touchline ban for their next match, with one of his assistants set to take charge.
Meanwhile, Bayern have made a strong start to the new campaign. They defeated Wolfsburg 3-2 away from home in their first match, followed by a routine 2-0 home win against Freiburg. Manager Vincent Kompany has made a positive start to life as the Bavarians’ manager and will look to lead his men to another positive result as he looks to challenge for the title this season.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news.
Holstein Kiel Team News
Manager Rapp made two changes from the first game for their previous game, and will likely field a more defensive lineup than he has so far this season. Reason being they will host a team that has won several Bundesliga titles in recent times, and Kiel will pay them their respects.
Bayern Munich Team News
Kompany, too, made two alterations from their first game for the second one and is likely to field the same lineup for this one. Joshua Kimmich played well in defensive midfield alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic but will likely drop back to right back, while Mathys Tel will play out wide on the left.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups
Holstein Kiel (3-4-1-2)
Timon Weiner (GK); Carl Johansson, Patrick Erras, Marco Komenda; Timo Becker, Lewis Holtby (C), Magnus Knudsen, Alexander Bernhardsson; Finn Porath; Benedikt Pichler, Shuto Machino.
Bayern Munich (4-1-4-1)
Manuel Neuer (C) (GK); Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, Min-jae Kim, Raphael Guerreiro; Aleksandar Pavlovic; Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Mathys Tel; Harry Kane.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced off just once in the past, with Holstein Kiel emerging as shock winners in that DfB Pokal clash.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 14/01/2021 | Holstein Kiel 2-2 Bayern Munich (6-5 pens.) | DfB Pokal |
Key Players to Watch in Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich
Benedikt Pichler (Holstein Kiel)
Despite not ending up on the winning side last time around, Pichler was Kiel’s best player of the match against Wolfsburg. The number nine caused all sorts of problems as he attempted two shots on target, won nine duels, and also played three key passes, showing his ability to hold up play and bring his teammates into the game. He will be crucial once again on Saturday.
Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich)
Veteran winger Gnabry was at his sharpest against Freiburg in Bayern’s last game and even grabbed an assist as he was their top-performing player. He won all three of his duels and also attempted two shots that were blocked but looked like a constant threat throughout and will look to play at the same level in the next game as well.
Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Given the way these two teams’ results have panned out so far in the Bundesliga this season, Bayern Munich emerges as the clear favourites to win this game. In fact, the Bavarians will look to attack as much as they can and secure the result well before the 90-minute mark, with Kompany likely to set them up in a similar attacking fashion as he did in their last game.
Prediction: Holstein Kiel 0-3 Bayern Munich (Watch Live)
Where to watch Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland, DAZN. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich?
A. Holstein Kiel will host Bayern Munich on Saturday, September 14 at 4:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich?
A. Holstein Kiel 0-3 Bayern Munich.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich?
A. Holstein Kiel has won the only previous meeting between the two clubs.