Bayern Munich's relentless title pursuit continues as they head to the Europa-Park Stadion to face Freiburg in their 19th Bundesliga match of the season. With Bayern leading the league with 45 points, a win here would cement their place at the top, extending their four-point advantage over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.
Freiburg’s Struggles
The hosts, Freiburg, are in eighth place with 27 points but are struggling in recent weeks. They were demolished 4-0 by Stuttgart on January 18, a defeat that left them with just one win in their last four matches. Their offensive woes are evident, with only 25 goals scored so far this season, making them the Bundesliga's lowest-scoring team in the top half.
Freiburg's defensive frailties have also been a problem, especially from set pieces, having conceded eight goals from corners—joint third-worst in the division. Their inability to keep a clean sheet for nine matches straight adds further concern to Julian Schuster’s side.
Despite these struggles, Freiburg have been strong at home, winning five of their last six matches at the Europa-Park Stadion. The home crowd will hope to inspire their team to improve against Bayern, who have been imperious this season.
Bayern’s Form and Injury Woes
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, continue to impress under manager Vincent Kompany. Despite a mid-week loss to Feyenoord in the Champions League, Bayern remain in excellent form domestically. They have won six of their last eight games across all competitions, including a narrow 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg last Saturday.
However, the Bavarians will be without some key players for this clash. Konrad Laimer is suspended, while Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito remain sidelined. Despite these absences, Bayern's depth ensures that they can field a formidable lineup, with Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae forming a solid center-back partnership in front of Manuel Neuer.
Harry Kane, who has been in fine form this season, will lead Bayern’s attack, with support from Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, and Serge Gnabry. Bayern’s attacking power should prove too much for Freiburg, who have struggled to contain top-tier teams this season.
Predicted Lineups
Freiburg:
- Goalkeeper: Atubolu
- Defenders: Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter
- Midfielders: Eggestein, Osterhage
- Forwards: Doan, Dinkci, Grifo, Adamu
Bayern Munich:
- Goalkeeper: Neuer
- Defenders: Kimmich, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro
- Midfielders: Pavlovic, Goretzka
- Forwards: Sane, Musiala, Gnabry, Kane
Match Prediction
While Freiburg’s home form gives them a glimmer of hope, Bayern Munich’s potent attack and overall strength should make them the clear favorites. A 3-0 victory for Bayern seems likely, with the visitors continuing their charge towards the Bundesliga title.
Final Score Prediction: Freiburg 0-3 Bayern Munich
