Bayern Munich look to consolidate their commanding lead atop the Bundesliga standings by hosting beleaguered Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena this Sunday.
Kompany’s squad concluded 2025 on a high note, preserving their perfect league record while asserting supremacy in every tournament. They crushed FC Heidenheim 4-0 on December 21 and kicked off the new year strongly, thrashing Salzburg 5-0 in a friendly. Currently, Bayern lead the Bundesliga with 41 points from 15 games.
Bayern Munich team news
The club seems to have navigated its injury challenges ahead of the league’s winter resumption. Manuel Neuer, having shaken off the thigh problem picked up in the 2-2 stalemate versus Mainz 05, looks set to play on Sunday. The veteran keeper joined full team sessions this week and stands ready for duty.
Alphonso Davies has staged an impressive resurgence after enduring a protracted recovery from major cruciate ligament and meniscus damage that kept him out for more than eight months. The Canadian star debuted anew on December 9 against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League and has since appeared in league fixtures too. Kompany commended Davies’s extraordinary commitment and resilience throughout his rehab. That said, Davies is nursing an illness and skipped full training alongside Sacha Boey, who is similarly unwell.
Joshua Kimmich’s status remains uncertain, with the ankle complaint dating back to mid-November likely ruling him out against Wolfsburg. He’s limited to solo workouts as a safety step, as sporting director Max Eberl prioritises his long-term readiness. Goretzka and Pavlovic should anchor the midfield in Kimmich’s potential absence.
Bayern’s dynamic playmaker Jamal Musiala nears full recovery from the fibula fracture and ankle dislocation suffered during July’s Club World Cup. At 22, he’s rejoined group drills and eyes an early January return, but Kompany remains prudent with his timeline. Nicolas Jackson, meanwhile, sits out due to the Africa Cup of Nations commitments.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Karl, Olise, Diaz; Kane
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, 11th January.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg?
UK viewers can catch the action live via Amazon Prime PPV.
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