By Content Editor
17 September 2021, 15:17 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview FC Bayern München vs VfL Bochum 1848 Bundesliga Sep 18, 2021

After 36 games and 114 goals, the game between F.C. Bayern Munich and VfL Bochum ushers in another Saturday of Bundesliga action. Robert Lewandowski remains the league’s top-scorer with 6 goals, while the biggest home win remains Bayern's 5-0 win over Hertha Berlin on Matchday 3. Wolfsburg remains at the zenith while the Bundesliga newcomers, Greuther Fürth, are at the very bottom of the table. F.C. Bayern Munich vs. VfL Bochum 1848 kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 18 at the 75,000-capacity stadium, Allianz Arena.

Preview FC Bayern München Bundesliga, Sep 18, 2021

Preview The Reds return to domestic action after Tuesday’s 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League opener at Camp Nuo. On Matchday 4, the champions brushed RB Leipzig aside in a 4-1 win at the Red Bull Arena. Robert Lewandowski (12‘ P.) put Bayern ahead from the penalty spot before Jamal Musiala (47’) doubled the lead, two minutes after coming off the bench. Minutes later, the 18-year-old set Leroy Sane (57’) up for his maiden goal of the season. A sensational strike from Leipzig's Konrad Laimer (58’) cut Bayern’s lead down to two before Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (90’+2) restored the three-goal lead with Bayern’s fourth in stoppage time. The victory leaves the Bavarians with three consecutive Bundesliga victories: DWWW and in 2nd place having picked up 10 points after 3W, 1D, & 0L. Extremely efficient in the final third, Bayern have an average of 3.25 goals per game after bagging a total of 13 goals, six of them penned in Robert Lewandowski’s name. Bayern have conceded four goals in as many appearances this season and have a G.D. of +9. The team’s identity in the shape of a 4—2—3—1 formation will remain intact on Saturday, albeit a few changes in personnel could apply. As expected, Robert Lewandowski and Muller will keep their place in the starting line-up for this game against Bochum. Mueller's goal against Barcelona saw him level Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's tally of 217 Bayern goals. After an outstanding performance in the Champions League game, not to mention on Matchday 4, Jamal Musiala continues to advance his candidacy for a starting role at the expense of Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane. Tolisso has been ruled out with a calf injury and will not play a part in this fixture. In other related news, Leon Goretzka recently put pen to paper for a new deal which keeps him at the Allianz Arena until June 2026.

Preview VfL Bochum 1848 Bundesliga, Sep 18, 2021

Preview Bochum occupies 13th place on the Bundesliga table, having 3 points from 1W, 0D, & 3L. Bochum picked up a 3-1 defeat to Hertha Berlin on Matchday 4 and make their entry into another weekend of Bundesliga action with back-to-back defeats: LWLL. The club has 4 goals in as many games and conceded 6 goals at their end, which leaves the club with a G.D. of -2 and an average of 1.5 goals conceded per match. Manager Thomas Reis could emerge alongside Die Unabsteigbaren with a 4—2—3—1 formation with Sebastian Polter leading the attack against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

340