The Matchday 20 Bundesliga encounter between Bayern Munich and Holstein Kiel is scheduled for February 1 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich vs. Holstein Kiel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayern Munich
In the previous round, Bayern secured a 2-1 away victory over Freiburg, extending their winning streak in the league to five matches. Following Bayer Leverkusen's slip-up, Vincent Kompany's men have opened up a six-point gap over their rivals in the standings. Notably, Bayern boasts the best offensive (58 goals scored) and defensive (16 goals conceded) records in the league.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bayern's last 8 Bundesliga matches.
- The Munich side has netted at least three goals in each of their last 7 home games in this tournament.
- Bayern scored in both halves in 12 matches this season.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Kim Min-jae, Eric Dier, Joshua Kimmich, Raphael Guerreiro – Alexander Pavlovich, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala – Harry Kane.
Holstein Kiel
Marcel Rapp's side ended a 12-match run without a draw in the league (3 wins, 9 losses) by drawing 2-2 away against Wolfsburg in the last round. It's worth noting that the team has scored in six consecutive Bundesliga matches, and among the lower half of the table, Holstein ranks second in total goals scored. However, the club remains in the relegation zone overall.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in 6 of Holstein's recent league matches.
- Marcel Rapp's team has lost 5 of their last 6 away games in the Bundesliga.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 7 of Holstein's last 9 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Holstein Kiel (3-4-3)
Timon Weiner – Marco Komenda, David Zez, Timo Becker – Finn Porath, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen, Dominik Javorcek – Phil Harris, Suto Machino, Andu Kelati.
Bayern Munich vs. Holstein Kiel: Match Prediction
Marcel Rapp's team has struggled on the road this season (3 draws, 6 losses). However, in one aspect of away matches, Holstein ranks in the top three of the tournament, sharing the lead with Bayern and Bayer. The team has scored in every away game in the Bundesliga 2024/25 season but has not kept a clean sheet. It's unlikely they will stop conceding against Munich, but they might manage to score against the formidable opponent.
Bayern is not overly concerned about conceding goals, as their attack compensates for defensive lapses. Vincent Kompany's men have kept only two clean sheets in their last eight Bundesliga outings while scoring 22 goals during this period. Additionally, in the first-round match, Bayern scored six times against Holstein but also allowed their opponent to score.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes