Bayern Munich is set to play Magdeburg at their home ground for their DFB Pokal fixture on Wednesday.
Bayern will certainly be looking to win the match comfortably after drawing three of their last five matches in all competitions.
Bayern Munich vs Magdeburg – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 28th October.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.
Bayern Munich team news
Bayern Munich face severe squad depletion ahead of their DFB-Pokal clash, with assistant coach Aaron Danks managing the touchline as head coach Vincent Kompany continues his hospital recovery.
Danks must deploy a heavily rotated “survivor’s lineup” to protect key players before Der Klassiker. Newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane is fully available after returning to training, though he may be rested.
However, Manuel Neuer is ruled out with a foot tendon irritation, and Jamal Musiala is sidelined by a thigh muscle tear, with both targeting a weekend return.
Joshua Kimmich is unavailable due to special leave, while Luis Díaz faces four to six weeks out with a muscle-bundle tear. Furthermore, Aleksandar Pavlović and Kim Min-jae are highly doubtful due to calf and groin issues, respectively, while Bara Sapoko Ndiaye remains completely out with a muscle injury, forcing massive tactical adjustments.
Magdeburg team news
Magdeburg arrive at the Allianz Arena in high spirits under the tactical guidance of manager Petrik Sander.
The 2. Bundesliga side is brimming with confidence following their resounding 6-1 thrashing of Karlsruher SC in league play. Unlike their heavily depleted opponents, Magdeburg boasts a largely fully fit and stable squad, giving them a massive physical advantage ahead of the knockout tie.
The visitors have only a few enforced absences to manage for the trip to Munich. Winger Lubambo Musonda remains completely ruled out as he continues to rehabilitate from a long-term Achilles tendon rupture.
Additionally, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng has been left out of the travelling squad, while midfielder Falko Michel remains a major doubt due to ongoing muscular issues. Sander is expected to field a highly competitive, attacking line-up to exploit Bayern’s heavily rotated defensive unit.
Form
Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich remains undefeated in 15 matches across all competitions this season. They sit at the summit of the Bundesliga after bouncing back from a run of three draws in four games with a commanding 3-1 victory over SC Freiburg last weekend. While the Bavarians boast Europe’s most lethal attack—netting 16 goals in their last five outings—defensive stability remains an issue, having conceded nine goals in that same period.
Magdeburg
FC Magdeburg enters the cup tie brimming with confidence and sitting fifth in the 2. Bundesliga. Petrik Sander’s side has won three of their last five matches, most notably securing an historic 6-1 thrashing of Karlsruher SC in their last fixture. Though formidable at home, the underdogs have struggled for consistency on the road, registering two defeats and a draw in their last three away games.
Predicted lineups
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Boey, Buchmann, Ito, Laimer; Daiber, Ndiaye; Karl, Gnabry, Saibari; Kane
Magdeburg: Reimann; Nadjombe, Muller, McNulty, Nollenberger; Hyrylainen, Chavez, Musel; Iyoha, Zukowski, Atik
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Magdeburg?
The fixture is streaming live via the German Football Association’s official international OTT platform, DFB Play, which offers comprehensive global coverage of the tournament.
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