Before the international break, Bayern Munich played effectively and successfully, scoring nine goals in their first three official matches under Vincent Kompany, which gives hope for a successful season. Holstein Kiel are just beginning to find their rhythm, but setbacks against mid-table teams have done little to boost their confidence.
The match against Alemannia Aachen in the DFB-Pokal highlighted Holstein Kiel's obvious defensive weaknesses (3:2). Hoffenheim (2:3) and Wolfsburg (0:2) essentially capitalised on every chance created by Holstein Kiel, resulting in five goals conceded with 5.20 xGA. Notably, in expected goals against, the Bundesliga newcomers rank last, and for the upcoming game, key defenders Timo Becker and Marco Komenda are ruled out.
Bayern Munich’s only slip-up under their new coach happened after the break against Wolfsburg, when they quickly scored two goals (3:2). In terms of xG, Bayern Munich’s performance proves the high quality of their players: they have 5 goals from 3.80 xG. It’s clear that against weaker opponents like Holstein Kiel, Vincent Kompany will look to give attacking players Michael Olise and Mathys Tel minutes to prepare them for crucial Champions League fixtures.
Against a lower-ranked side on the road, Bayern Munich are expected to play from a position of strength — they could establish a two-to-three goal lead by halftime. Holstein Kiel can only hope for Bayern’s poor finishing (which, however, has not been an issue for Munich so far).
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | U 2.5 | O 2.5 |
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10/1
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6/1
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11/50
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3/1
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1/4
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10/1
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29/5
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21/100
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53/20
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7/25
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10/1
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13/2
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1/5
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11/4
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29/100
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11/1
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6/1
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1/5
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11/1
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13/2
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9/50
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13/5
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29/100
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Marcel Rapp
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Timon Weiner
|
gk. | 2 | -5 |
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Marcel Engelhardt
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Thomas Dähne
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Tyler Dogan
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Marco Komenda
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
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Timo Becker
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
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Carl Johansson
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
|
Lasse Rosenboom
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
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Max Geschwill
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
|
Tymoteusz Puchacz
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
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Colin Kleine-Bekel
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Dominik Javorcek
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
|
Finn Porath
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Lewis Holtby
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Magnus Knudsen
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Nicolai Remberg
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Patrick Erras
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Armin Gigovic
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Marko Ivezic
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Marvin Schulz
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
|
Aurel Wagbe
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Steven Skrzybski
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Alexander Bernhardsson
|
fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Benedikt Pichler
|
fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Jann-Fiete Arp
|
fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Shuto Machino
|
fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Andu Kelati
|
fw. | 1 | 0 |
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Phil Harres
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Vincent Kompany
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Manuel Neuer
|
gk. | 2 | -2 |
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Daniel Peretz
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Sven Ulreich
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Dayot Upamecano
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
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Joshua Kimmich
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
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Min-Jae Kim
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
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Alphonso Davies
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
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Eric Dyer
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
|
Raphaël Guerreiro
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
|
Sacha Boey
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
|
Adam Aznou
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Hiroki Ito
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
|
Josip Stanišić
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
|
Tarek Buchmann
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
|
Aleksandar Pavlović
|
mf. | 2 | 0 |
|
Jamal Musiala
|
mf. | 2 | 1 |
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João Palhinha
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
|
Konrad Laimer
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Leon Goretzka
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Noel Aséko-Nkili
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Harry Kane
|
fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Kingsley Coman
|
fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Michael Olise
|
fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Serge Gnabry
|
fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Thomas Müller
|
fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Mathys Tel
|
fw. | 1 | 0 |
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Arijon Ibrahimović
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Leroy Sané
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
|
Nestory Irankunda
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
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