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Match details
Bayern Munich vs Schalke
Bundesliga
Allianz Arena, Munich
19th September, 12 AM
Preview
Champions Bayern Munich will get the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign underway when they face Schalke at the Allianz Arena tonight.
Bayern Munich completed an unprecedented treble last season when they beat PSG 1-0 in the Champions League final. They also won an 8th consecutive Bundesliga title, after claiming 82 points last season, 13 points clear of 2nd place Borussia Dortmund.
Schalke, on the other hand, had a disappointing 19/20 season campaign as they finished down in 12th place in the table. They have struggled over the last couple of years after finishing 2nd in 2017/18. They are without crucial players like McKennie, Nubel and Caligiuri as they have all been moved on.
Bayern Munich will be heavy favourites to kick off the new season in style with a comfortable win against Schalke tonight.
Match Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-0 Schalke
Unavailable: Coman (virus), Nastasic (head), Mascarell (fitness), Salif Sane (knee)
Probable playing XI
FC Bayern Munich: Neuer - Pavard, Süle, Alaba, Davies - Kimmich, Goretzka - L. Sané, T. Müller, Gnabry – Lewandowski.
FC Schalke: Fahrmann - Rudy, Kabak, Nastasic, Oczipka - Stambouli, Bentaleb - Harit, Uth, S. Serdar – Paciencia.
Top picks
Lewandowski: The Bayern Munich talisman was the top goal scorer in both Bundesliga and the Champions League last season. Expect him to start off with a bang tonight.
Thomas Muller: Muller was probably the best creator in Europe last season. He also broke the assist record in the Bundesliga. His chance creation numbers were off the charts as well.
Punt Pick:
Leroy Sane: After an injury-hit 2019/20 season, Sane will look to make an instant impact after securing a transfer to the home of the European Champions.
Captaincy options
- Lewandowski
- Muller
- Gnabry
- Sane
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