FC Bayern vs. SC Freiburg: Preview, team news & predicted lineups
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Bayern Munich enter the weekend in commanding form, continuing to set the pace at the top of the Bundesliga with the kind of authority that has defined their season so far.
Vincent Kompany’s side have combined fluency in attack with defensive stability, scoring freely while giving opponents very little room to breathe. The Rekordmeister’s rhythm has looked increasingly polished in recent weeks, and playing at the Allianz Arena only strengthens their hand.
Freiburg, meanwhile, travel to Munich in a period of inconsistency. Julian Schuster’s men - traditionally one of the league’s great overachievers - have struggled to generate sustained momentum this season.
Their performances have fluctuated between commendable resilience and frustrating lapses, leaving them floating in mid-table as they look to regain the cohesion that has defined their best campaigns. While results have been mixed, Freiburg remain tactically disciplined, difficult to break down, and capable of punishing complacency.
Recent history between Bayern and Freiburg:
Recent history doesn’t favor the Breisgauer: Bayern have dominated this matchup, particularly at home, where Freiburg have found points extremely hard to come by. Still, Schuster's side is known for it's organization, structured press, and clever use of transitional moments - elements that can trouble Bayern if the hosts become too comfortable in possession.
Generally speaking, history has also shown, that Freiburg often find ways to frustrate the champions, making this fixture a compelling feature of the weekend.
Team news:
While Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies are still not quite ready to be included in the squad list for the next few games, Bayern's third long-time injured player Hiroki Ito might become an option against Freiburg!
Captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a gastrointestinal infection but is expected to feature if he completes Friday’s training without problems.
Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich both managed minor injuries during the international break but should be available.
Serge Gnabry, however, is set to miss out due to a knock sustained on international duty.
Freiburg on the other hand can count on all of their senior players aside from the long-time injured Daniel Kofi-Kyereh. Since most of them have not had to play intense games for their country in the last 10 days, all players should be well rested for the game against Bayern.
Prediction:
This meeting promises an intriguing tactical battle: Bayern will dictate tempo through controlled build-up and dynamic combination play, while Freiburg will aim to stay compact, frustrate central channels, and strike on the counter when opportunities arise. For the visitors, surviving the opening phases and avoiding early concessions will be crucial. For Bayern, the challenge lies in breaking down a disciplined block without losing defensive focus in transition.
With both teams possessing clear identities but arriving in contrasting form, the match leans in Bayern’s favor — especially on home soil. Freiburg will likely make the champions work for their chances, but Bayern’s depth, momentum, and attacking sharpness should see them through.
Predicted lineups:
FC Bayern (4-2-3-1):
Neuer - Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Bischof - Goretzka, Kimmich - Olise, Kane, Diaz - Jackson
SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1):
Atubolu - Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo - Eggestein, Manzambi - Beste, Suzuki, Grifo - Adamu
