Bayern Munich will be aiming to secure three crucial points when they face Slovan Bratislava in the final round of the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. The match holds significant importance for Bayern, who are currently sitting in 15th place in the standings and are just one point away from securing a top-eight position. Slovan Bratislava, however, has struggled throughout the group phase, sitting in 35th with zero points and no chance of advancing.
Team News and Key Players
Vincent Kompany's Bayern side has seen mixed results this season in the Champions League, with four wins and three losses in the group phase. Bayern’s inconsistent form has included high-scoring victories, such as a 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, but also disappointing defeats to Barcelona and Aston Villa. Bayern are coming off a much-needed 2-1 victory over Freiburg in the Bundesliga, which extended their lead at the top of the league.
Bayern will look to extend their winning streak at the Allianz Arena, where they have dominated with 11 wins in 13 competitive matches this season. However, they will be missing key players, including full-back Alphonso Davies, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is suspended. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will lead the team in the absence of the injured Sven Ulreich.
On the other hand, Slovan Bratislava will have their work cut out for them. They have lost all seven of their Champions League group-stage matches, with the worst defensive record in the competition. Despite the lack of results, they will aim to make the most of this last game and possibly pick up a shock result in Munich. However, they will be without midfielder Juraj Kucka, who remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Bayern Munich’s Possible Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Neuer
- Defenders: Laimer, Kim, Dier, Guerreiro
- Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic
- Attackers: Olise, Musiala, Coman, Kane
Slovan Bratislava’s Possible Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Takac
- Defenders: Kashia, Wimmer, Voet
- Midfielders: Blackman, Bajric, Savvidis, Zuberu
- Forward: Strelec
Match Prediction
Bayern Munich’s attacking strength, led by star striker Harry Kane, should prove too much for Slovan Bratislava. Despite Slovan's defensive struggles, they will look to fight until the final whistle. Bayern are likely to take control of the match, securing a comfortable win to enhance their position in the standings.
