Overview

• Bayern arrive on nine wins from nine in all competitions after a 5-1 Champions League victory over Pafos.
• Frankfurt host after a 5-1 defeat at Atlético Madrid and a run of high-scoring games that have produced at least four goals each time.
• Vincent Kompany said he wants to win on Saturday and keep team traditions separate, emphasizing performance over early-season statistics.
• Kim Min-jae is likely available, while Josip Stanišić, Hiroki Ito and Jamal Musiala remain out and Jonas Urbig is not yet ready; Alphonso Davies is also listed as unavailable in preview reporting.
• Recent meetings in Frankfurt give the hosts reference points, including a 5-1 home win in December 2023 and a 3-3 draw in October 2024, as Bayern lean on Harry Kane’s prolific form.