Overview
- Bayern Munich enter the weekend nine-from-nine in the Bundesliga and travel to Union Berlin after a midweek 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain despite playing a half with 10 men.
- Coach Vincent Kompany highlighted Union’s physical, compact style and confirmed Raphaël Guerreiro will be rested as a precaution, with other regulars managed after a heavy schedule.
- RB Leipzig sit second, five points back, and visit Hoffenheim having taken 22 of 24 points since their opening 6-0 loss to Bayern under new coach Ole Werner.
- Leipzig CEO Johann Plenge praised rapid cohesion, while 18-year-old signing Yan Diomande has delivered two goals and three assists in his last two matches after a €20 million move.
- Preview and betting outlets tip Bayern and Leipzig to extend their runs, with Harry Kane leading the league scoring chart on 12 goals from nine games.