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Bayern Munich vs. Arminia Bielefeld
After the unexpected 2:1 defeat at FC Augsburg, FC Bayern wants to get back on track on matchday 13 of the Bundesliga. Opponents for this mission are the team of Arminia Bielefeld next Saturday evening. The match will be played in Munich’s Allianz Arena from 18:30.
Many fans will still remember the last meeting between these two clubs. On a snowy February day, the teams parted with a 3:3 draw after 90 intense minutes. Arminia led by two goals on two occasions that day. Whether we trust the outsiders to win a point again on Saturday and what other predictions we would make for this match, you can read now in our Bayern vs Bielefeld tip.
Bayern -Bielefeld info
– Date & Time: 27.11.2021, at 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Munich, Allianz Arena (up to 70,000 spectators).
– Competition: Bunesliga, Matchday 13
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Bayern -Bielefeld Tip
The starting situation is clear. FC Bayern are the heavy favourites and are determined to show on Saturday that the weak performance in the 2-1 defeat in Augsburg was only an exception. In all likelihood, however, this will not be easy. On the one hand, because Arminia is by no means an easy opponent and, on the other hand, because Bayern currently have to contend with many external influences. Whether quarantines, Corona cases or vaccination debates – things have definitely been quieter in Munich before. If the Bavarians slip up again, they could even lose their lead in the standings for the time being.
Bayern Form & Balance Check
After a near-perfect start to the season and one resounding victory after the other, Bayern are currently experiencing their first minor setback of the current season. After the 2-1 defeat at FC Augsburg, Julian Nagelsmann said he was “really pissed off for the first time as Bayern coach”. His team is not used to such a harmless performance. Perhaps all the external influences have left their mark on the team. The absence of midfield boss Joshua Kimmich will certainly also have been a factor in the defeat.
Does the November curse continue?
Maybe it is the November curse that is haunting FC Bayern once again this year. In the last five years, the record champion has not even won half of all Bundesliga games in this month. In total, there have been eight wins, four draws and six defeats. A shameful record for the German record champion. Moreover, it is extremely unusual for Bayern to slip up against weaker teams.From 2012 to 2021, the FCB has lost only three of 146 matches in which the opponent was in the bottom half of the table – this has already happened twice this Bundesliga season (against Frankfurt and at Augsburg).
Bayern facts & analysis
– 28 points from 12 games
– Last lost 2:1 in Augsburg
– Last 6 games not played to nil
– Lost only 1 of last 18 home games against Bayern
Bielefeld form & balance check
Measured by the points tally, Bielefeld are currently in their best phase of the season, but that hasn’t exactly been difficult after only five points from the first ten games. The two home defeats against Dortmund (1:3) and Mainz (1:2) were followed by the first win of the current season on the penultimate matchday. At VfB Stuttgart, the Bielefeld side won 0:1 thanks to Okugawa’s goal (19th). Last weekend, against Wolfsburg (2:2), the DSC was able to achieve the next success.
Arminen give away lead
In retrospect, Fabian Klos & Co. will certainly be annoyed that they did not come away victorious in this match. After 54 minutes, Arminia were supposedly comfortably ahead 2-0. However, a lightning double from Wout Weghorst (62nd) and Lukas Nmecha (63rd) quickly brought things back to an even keel and also ensured the final score. Now, however, FC Bayern awaits a different calibre.
There, it will be primarily a question of commitment, which has never been lacking at Arminia this season. Of all the teams in the Bundesliga this season, Bielefeld have run the most, averaging 119.4 kilometres per game. With Manuel Prietl, the current second-to-last team in the league also has the player with the most individual runs in the league.
Bielefeld Facts & Analysis
9 points from 12 games
– Last played 2:2 against Wolfsburg
– Strongest running team in the league
– Last played 3:3 in Munich
Predicted line-up – last update on 25 November 2021
The Bavarians almost line up on their own. With Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Cuisance and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, five players were last sent into quarantine. The latter tested positive on Wednesday. Josip Stanisic and Niklas Süle are back on the pitch after overcoming Corona infections. Joshua Kimmich could possibly be available again at the weekend.
The situation at Arminia is much more relaxed. All players are available for the away match in Munich. Instead of Alessandro Schöpf, Edmilson Fernandes or Robin Hack could also play.
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– FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayern) November 24, 2021
Bayern – Bielefeld direct comparison & statistics
Of the 38 duels so far, Bayern have won 28. Five duels ended in a draw and five times Arminia won. Many Bundesliga fans will certainly remember the last encounter. After 37 minutes, Bielefeld were leading 0:2 at the Allianz Arena, but even after leading 1:3 in the meantime, the underdog had to settle for a point in the end (3:3).
The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 3-3 (home tie for Bayern Munich) and 1-4 (home tie for Arminia Bielefeld).
Attention, goals are likely to be scored today: Bayern Munich have always conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Thomas Muller has the most assists on goal for Bayern Munich with 10 assists. Patrick Wimmer (2) leads the way for Arminia Bielefeld
