Bayern Munich vs Hamburger SV – Bundesliga – Preview

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Sreya

Bayern Munich vs Hamburger SV – Bayern Munich hosts Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena on 25th February, Saturday for a Bundesliga fixture.

Bayern Munich sit atop the Bundesliga standings with fifty points, although they have drawn two out of their previous three league games. Their last match against Hertha Berlin ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Hamburger SV, sixteenth with twenty points, are likely to be in the relegation play-offs. Markus Gisdol’s side have won three of their last six league matches and are unbeaten in their last three games. They followed up their wins against Bayer Leverkusen and RasenBallsport Leipzig with a 2-2 draw against Freiburg in their previous game.

Team News

Jerome Boateng is Bayern Munich’s only injury concern. Xabi Alonso will be rested due to an adductor injury. Bobby Wood, Finn Porath, Michael Gregoritsch and Kyriakos Papadopoulos are listed as doubts for the visitors.

Bayern Munich Possible Starting Lineup: Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Javi Martinez, Mats Hummels, David Alaba, Joshua Kimmich, Arturo Vidal, Arjen Robben, Thiago Alcantara, Douglas Costa, Robert Lewandowski.

Hamburger SV Possible Starting Lineup: Rene Adler, Gotoku Sakai, Johan Djourou, Mergim Mavraj, Matthias Ostrzolek, Walace, Gideon Jung, Nicolai Muller, Lewis Holtby, Filip Kostic, Bobby Wood.

“Hamburg are a good team and in good form right now. They defend well, have quality on the counter and quick forwards. We have to give our all and play with maximum intensity for the full 90 minutes.”

– Carlo Ancelotti, Bayern Munich.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Bayern Munich vs Hamburger SV H2H Stats, Bayern Munich have won four and drawn one of their previous four Bundesliga meetings with Hamburger SV. In fact, Bayern Munich have won 12 of their last 13 matches against Hamburg in all competitions.

Bayern Munich have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Hamburg in all competitions and are likely to win 2-0 tonight.