2026-2027 Champions League: Viking vs. Bayern Munich, Probable Lineups

Viking and Bayern Munich will face off on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in a match for the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. The Norwegians, the reigning domestic champions, come into the match following a 3-1 loss on the road against Stuttgart in their European debut, but are coming off a 2-0 victory over Brann in league play.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, kicked off the competition with a convincing 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt, while in their most recent Bundesliga match they drew 2-2 with Augsburg.

The hosts will rely on an attacking trio of Christiansen, Botheim, and Tripić, with Bjørdal, Bell, and Askildsen in midfield. In defense, Heggheim, Stensness, Falchener, and Kristoffer Haugen will line up in front of goalkeeper Østbø.

For Bayern Munich, Kompany is expected to rely on Kane as the main attacking threat, supported by Olise, Saibari, and Luis Díaz in the attacking midfield. In midfield, Kimmich and Pavlović will start, while Urbig is expected to start in goal given that Neuer is sidelined with a foot injury.

Viking vs. Bayern Munich: Probable Lineups
VIKING (4-3-3): Østbø; Heggheim, Stensness, Falchener, Kristoffer Haugen; Bjørdal, Bell, Askildsen; Christiansen, Botheim, Tripić. Coaches: Jensen and Lunde Aarsheim.
BAYERN MUNICH (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Saibari, Luis Díaz; Kane. Head Coach: Kompany.