Bayern Munich take on the visitors Werder Bremen in the round 21 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Friday, February 7th at Allianz Arena (Munich).
Bayern Munich leave mixed impressions, but crucially maintains the lead. The Star of the South can’t help but reflect on last season, which was a phenomenally disappointing campaign. Germany's leading club failed to secure a single trophy—an unthinkable scenario for a team of their stature! Repeating such a disaster is out of the question, though many were surprised in the summer when Bayern placed their faith in Vincent Kompany and brought in relatively modest signings, especially considering they had splashed out on Harry Kane in 2023. Kompany has indeed suffered a few painful defeats in the Champions League and lost to Bayer Leverkusen in the domestic cup, right in Munich. But the key point is that Bayern still holds a lead over Die Werkself in the Bundesliga, and they even managed to extend that advantage in January. Their last league match was a narrow 4-3 win over Holstein Kiel, showing both their attacking power and defensive vulnerabilities. Despite occasional stumbles, Bayern's consistency in the Bundesliga keeps them ahead of the pack.
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Werder Bremen have faced tough times, including relegation to the second division not long ago. However, last season showed signs of progress. In fact, Ole Werner and his squad might argue that bad luck held them back. With the same 42 points as Heidenheim, they missed out on 8th place and a spot in the Conference League due to tiebreakers. Determined to build on last year's performance, the Green-Whites looked like serious European contenders in the first half of this season. In December, they secured four wins, including a cup victory, but their form dipped in January, alternating between losses and draws. Yes, they did stage a comeback from 0-2 to draw in Dortmund, but with Borussia’s current inconsistency, that result isn't as impressive. Prior to that, they conceded a late equalizer at home to Heidenheim in a dramatic 3-3 draw. At least they managed to beat Mainz in their last outing, providing a much-needed confidence boost. Werner’s side shows flashes of resilience, but their inconsistency remains a concern.
Last season, the Musicians finally managed to defeat the reigning champions. However, in September, they were crushed 5-0 by Bayern in Bremen. The Recordmeisters are clearly the stronger side. Expect them to secure a comfortable home win with a -2.5 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Bayern Munich to win with -2.5 handicap.
