Bundesliga Preview | Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim: Can Vincent Kompany’s facet prolong their lead on the high?

Bayern Munich will probably be trying to prolong their lead on the high of the Bundesliga desk as they face Heidenheim on the Allianz Area on Saturday.

Vincent Kompany’s facet stay unbeaten within the league to date with 9 wins and three attracts in twelve matches and are actually 4 factors away from second positioned Eintracht Frankfurt.

Their most up-to-date league match noticed them come from behind to attract 1-1 in opposition to Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker thanks to a different headed aim from Jamal Musiala.

Nonetheless, they did endure defeat on Tuesday within the DFB Cup in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer receiving a purple card.

Regardless of this Bayern have been each prolific and defensively stable within the league by scoring 37 objectives and conceding eight occasions that are each the very best information within the Bundesliga.

Heidenheim are enduring far more of a troublesome season compared to their vastly profitable season in 2023/24 once they certified for the Europa Convention League.

They at the moment sit in sixteenth place with eight losses and two wins in twelve video games.

Additionally they have one of many poorest defensive information within the league and have now misplaced 4 matches in a row.

It’s a large take a look at in opposition to the best scorers within the league for Frank Schmidt’s facet however a consequence in opposition to the title favorite may very well be a large confidence increase and a kick begin for the remainder of their season.

Group Information

Kompany will probably be with out Harry Kane for not less than most of December attributable to struggling with a torn muscle fibre.

Joao Palhinha may even be out of motion till January.

It has additionally been confirmed that Serge Gnabry will probably be lacking this fixture attributable to a knee challenge and Manuel Neuer will miss out attributable to discomfort in his ribs.

Heidenheim ahead Marvin Pieringer isn’t prone to seem once more till February 2025 attributable to an Achilles tendon damage.

There are additionally health doubts over midfielders Julian Niehues and Luka Janes.

|

Related posts

3 issues we learnt from the Bundesliga Konferenz

Bundesliga supervisor opens up on the way forward for Barcelona goal – ‘Want him till the final day’

Matchday information for Bundesliga dwelling conflict v SK Speedy