FC Heidenheim will face Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Bayern Munich aims to maintain their unbeaten record this season and plans to exploit FC Heidenheim’s weak defense, which hasn’t kept a clean sheet yet.
FC Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news
- Date:Â Sunday, December 21.
- Kick-off:Â 4:30 PM BST.
- Venue:Â Voith Arena, Heidenheim an der Brenz.
FC Heidenheim team news
Adrien Beck and Frank Feller are both unavailable due to injuries. Leart Paqarada is out for the season, and Budu Zivzivadze is sidelined until mid-January.
Frank Schmidt’s team knows they will be challenged by the top Bundesliga team, aiming to improve their performance.
Bayern Munich team news
Vincent Kompany faces an injury list growing ahead of the winter break. Captain Manuel Neuer has a minor injury, so Jonas Urbig is expected to be in goal.
Joshua Kimmich (ankle) and Jamal Musiala (broken leg) are major misses, while Konrad Laimer is suspended due to accumulating yellow cards against Mainz.
Kim Min-jae is also out, and Sacha Boey is ill and unlikely to recover in time. Nicolas Jackson, on loan from Chelsea, will miss the match due to the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Luis Diaz returns from suspension, and Michael Olise is available after minor surgery, adding strength to the attack.
Form
FC Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt’s team had a mixed recent run but achieved important 2-1 wins over Union Berlin and Freiburg to escape the danger zone. They enter this match after a disappointing 1-2 defeat to St. Pauli.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich remains unbeaten but faced a frustrating 2-2 draw against Mainz in their previous match.
Vincent Kompany’s squad struggled against a solid defense and will aim for a strong response before the winter break.
The Bavarian side has performed well for most of the season, especially with Harry Kane’s strong scoring. They hope to end 2025 with a solid performance to strengthen their lead.
Predicted lineups
FC Heidenheim: Ramaj; Keller, Mainka, Siersleben; Busch, Niehues, Schoppner, Fohrenbach; Ibrahimovic, Honsak; Pieringer.
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Bischof; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Diaz; Kane.
How to watch FC Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich?
Fans in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports. DAZN also broadcasts Bundesliga matches in several regions.
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