Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, February 1, 2025
Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Feb 1
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
The match between Bayern Munich and Holstein Kiel in the 20th round of the Bundesliga will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on February 1, 2025. This match is important in the current campaign for Bayern as they seek to regain their title while Holstein Kiel has nothing to lose against the German giants.
Bayern Munich comes to this match in good form; they have been winning four of the last five games but lost 0-3 to Feyenoord, the only team that they could not score against in the last five games. In the previous five games, the Bavarians have scored 13 goals and have conceded only 7 goals. On the other hand, Holstein Kiel has been an average team in the recent past having won two games, lost two games, and drew one in their last five matches.
As evidenced by their win against Borussia Dortmund recently, they have the capability to cause problems for other top teams. But their defensive woes continue as they have only managed to score 9 goals in their last five games and have not been able to record a clean sheet in their last 11 games. On the other hand, Bayern Munich have the most clean sheets in this season’s Bundesliga with a total of nine.
Bayern Munich Team News
Some of Bayern Munich’s star players will not be available for the match because of injuries and sickness. Bayern’s attacking force will be weakened by the absence of Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka due to hamstring issues, and this will affect their formation and personnel in defense and midfield. Due to an abdominal injury, the team is unable to include goalkeeper Daniel Peretz in the roster, while defensive reinforcement, Eric Dier, is sick. Furthermore, Hiroki Ito has not been included in the team due to an unknown injury. Still, Bayern has more than enough quality on the bench to make up for the absence of the players in question.
Holstein Kiel Team News
Holstein Kiel also has several problems in the squad as they approach this game. Nicolai Remberg will also not be available for the game because he is suspended which means that the midfield will be affected. As for the absentees, Alexander Bernhardsson, Carl Johansson, and Colin Kleine-Bekel are all out due to chronic injuries, which will leave Holstein Kiel thin at the back. Marvin Schulz is not fully fit for the match and Patrick Erras has a head injury. Further, Shuto Machino has been suffering from an illness, and his participation is still unpredictable. Due to the many missing players, Holstein Kiel will have to rely on the rest of the main players to give their best against Bayern.
Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defenders: Raphael Guerreiro, Min-Jae Kim, Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich
Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic
Forwards: Serge Gnabry, Harry Kane, Leroy Sane
Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Timon Weiner
Defenders: Timo Becker, David Zec, Marco Komenda
Midfielders: Dominik Javorcek, Magnus Knudsen, Marvin Schulz, Finn Porath
Forwards: Shuto Machino, Phil Harres, Andu Yobel Kelati
Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Head-to-Head Record
As for today’s match, Bayern Munich and Holstein Kiel have only faced each other two times in competitive matches – Bayern has won one match, and the other match ended in a nail-biting 2-2 draw that went to penalties in the DFB-Pokal back in 2021. Since then, Bayern has gained a lot of strength, and Holstein Kiel has been climbing the German league.
Key Players to Watch in Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
The English striker was signed in the summer and has lived up to Bayern’s expectations as their leading striker scoring 17 goals and providing 6 assists in 17 games. Kane’s ability to find the back of the net, his positional sense, and his ability to combine with others make him Bayern’s biggest threat. Against the weak defensive line of Holstein Kiel, he will seek to capitalize on the available opportunities and score more goals.
Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel)
Recently, Machino has been sick but he is the main attacking player of Holstein Kiel scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist in 18 Bundesliga matches. His speed and scoring power will be vital if Holstein Kiel is to unlock a Bayern defense and cause an upset.
Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
Bayern Munich is the clear favorite in this match. The hosts possess a deeper squad, play at home, and have a more potent attack compared to Holstein Kiel. The visitors have not been a bad side and have even beaten Borussia Dortmund recently but their back-line and lack of clean sheets make it hard to see them containing Bayern’s attack.
Bayern’s high pressing and fast transitions will cause a headache to Holstein Kiel right from the start of the match. Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, and Jamal Musiala should have plenty of chances to come through, whereas Holstein Kiel will presumably play for counterattacks.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-1 Holstein Kiel
Where to Watch Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel?
The Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel game will be played on 1st February at Allianz Arena.
Q. Where to watch Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel live for free?
The game between Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel?
The predicted score for Bayern Munich vs Holstein Kiel is 4-1.