Bayern Munich vs Hertha Berlin – Bundesliga – Preview

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Sreya

The Bundesliga defending champions Bayern Munich host Hertha Berlin at Allianz Arena on Saturday, 28th November in a bid to increase their lead at the top of the table. Bayern Munich are on 37 points after 12 games while Hertha Berlin are in the fourth position with 23 points.

Team News

Franck Ribery, Juan Bernat, Mario Gotze and Thiago Alcantara are sidelined through injuries. David Alaba should recover from his minor injury in time for the game, but Arjen Robben could be rested.

Hertha have their own injury problems with Sami Allagui, Julian Schieber, Peter Pekarik, Niklas Stark and Thomas Kraft already ruled out of the fixture. Anis Ben-Haitra and Mitchell Weiser are listed as doubts for the game.

Bayern Munich Possible Starting Lineup: Manuel Neuer, Philip Lahm, Javier Martinez, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Xabi Alonso, Arturo Vidal, Douglas Costa, Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman, Robert Lewandowski.

Hertha Berlin Possible Starting Lineup: Rune Jarstein, Yanni Regasel, Sebastian Langkamp, John Brooks, Marvin Plattenhardt, Fabian Lustenberger, Per Skjelbred, Genki Haraguchi, Vladimir Darida, Tolga Cigerci, Salomon Kalou.

Thoughts From Both Camps

“It is surprising, but they have developed very well, they have earned the points. Therefore, they are a dangerous opponent. But we only need to look at us and if we play to our level again, there will be only one winner again – that’s us. The eight-point lead we have built up, we definitely want to keep.”

– Pep Guardiola, Bayern Munich.

“The players are also eager to make something beautiful. It still has not been managed [to beat Bayern] but that’s not to say we aren’t able to. This is a chance to do something special. I will not let us get too clever, we will just try to play to our limits. We are prepared and will be travelling there to have fun.”

– Pal Dardai, Hertha Berlin.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Head-2-Head statistics, Bayern Munich have won all of their previous six encounters with Hertha Berlin. Bayern have scored at least four goals in their last four home matches in the Bundesliga. Bayern have won thirteen of their last fourteen matches in the Bundesliga. Bayern have won their last eight home matches against Hertha Berlin in all competitions.

Hertha have been defensively solid and have surprised many with their performances this season. But, Bayern Munich are eight points ahead of Borussia Dortmund and are likely to preserve their lead at the top of the table. Bayern Munich are likely to win, with 3-0 being the most probable scoreline.