Bundesliga 2024-2025: Bayern Munich-Bochum, the likely lineups

Bayern Munich-Bochum, the probable formations

Armed with an eight-point lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen after twenty-four days, Bayern Munich are set to face Bochum in a match that lacks little to be called a tie-breaker, as the guests are third to last in the standings with just 17 points collected so far.

The Bavarians, led by Vincent Kompany, will have to do without charismatic goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who injured his calf in the Champions League, and Aleksandar Pavlovic. Jonas Urbig, who replaced the starting goalkeeper just against Bayer in Wednesday's Euroderby, is expected to feature between the posts. No surprises in the other roles, with Kane confirmed up front.

Coached by Dieter Hecking, Bochum will not be able to count on injured Boadu, Holtmann and Ordets. A 3-5-2 is likely with outfielders Passlack and Wittek called upon to back up the defense, consisting of Oermann, Medic and Bernardo. In attack, the Masouras-Hofmann duo, with the latter called upon to find the goal again after these two months.

Probable lineups

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Stanisic, Dier, Ito, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; Gnabry, Muller, Coman; Kane. All. Kompany.

Bochum (3-5-2): Horn; Oermann, Medic, Bernardo; Passlack, Bero, Sissoko, Krauss, Wittek; Hofmann, Masouras. All. Hecking.