Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(90) 56 Goals 24 (37)
(67) 41 Assists 14 (27)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
28 Average Age 30
184.8 Average Height (cm) 183
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(1.2) 1 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Bayern
Bochum
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Hernández Out 6.63
Sadio Mané Out 6.86
Manuel Neuer Out 6.82
Joshua Kimmich Out 7.47
Noussair Mazraoui Out 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Michael Esser Out N/A
Cristian Gamboa Out 6.34

Team News

Bayern
Bochum
  • Joshua Kimmich is suspended after his red card in Wolfsburg, a first sending off in his 220th Bundesliga game. Leon Goretzka will line up against his former club.
  • Ryan Gravenberch has recovered from a knee injury, while both Dayot Upamecano and Eric Choupo-Moting should return after missing the trip to Wolfsburg.
  • New signing Swiss international Yann Sommer has taken over in goal after captain Manuel Neuer broke his leg in a skiing accident.
  • Noussair Mazraoui is ruled out for several weeks with a COVID-related heart problem. Lucas Hernández suffered an ACL injury during the World Cup opener for France and will not play again this season.
  • Sadio Mane is ahead of schedule to return from a tendon injury, perhaps in time for Bayern's Champions League tie against PSG.
  • Cristian Gamboa is ruled out for around a month with a muscle tear, while Kostas Stafylidis is fit after a rib injury. Backup keeper Michael Esser has a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • Bochum exited the German Cup on Wednesday evening and have lost nine out of 10 away games.
  • Therefore, a trip to the Bavarian capital is seemingly a thankless task, particularly after losing the reverse fixture 7-0 on home soil as well.
  • After grinding out three turgid 1-1 draws to start the year, Bayern blew Wolfsburg away last weekend and have all week to prepare.
  • Bayern can comfortably secure a first home league win of 2023 against relegation-threatened Bochum.
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