Bayern Munich travel to Wehen Wiesbaden for their DFB Pokal encounter on Wednesday evening after their emphatic win against RB Leipzig.
Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern Munich – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Brita Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Wehen Wiesbaden Team News
Under the leadership of their former player Nils Döring, Wehen have had a successful summer transfer window.
The club has brought in several new signings who have quickly integrated into the squad and played key roles this season.
Jordy Gillekens notably scored one of the goals in last week’s match against Essen. Meanwhile, players like Lukas Schleimer, Niklas May, and Miland Nejad have also been regular contributors, and unless there are unforeseen injuries, they are likely to feature once more on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich Team News
Bayern Munich, reigning Bundesliga champions, come into this fixture as strong favourites. Under Vincent Kompany’s management, Bayern have made an impressive start to the season, claiming a 2-1 German Super Cup victory over Stuttgart and delivering an emphatic 6-0 Bundesliga opening win against RB Leipzig.
The Bavarian giants have bolstered their attack with new signing Luis Díaz from Liverpool, complementing established stars such as Harry Kane. Bayern’s defensive line features the newly signed Jonathan Tah, with Jonas Urbig expected to start in goal with Manuel Neuer suspended. The German champiosn remain without the injured Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala.
Form
Wehen Wiesbaden: WDL
So far Wehen have had a mixed start to the season with one loss, one win, and one draw, in their first three matches. Though big underdogs against Bayern Munich, they will look to take advantage of their home ground and keep the pressure on Vincent Kompany’s men throughout the match.
Bayern Munich: WW
Bayern come into this match after an impressive 6-0 win against RB Leipzig and will look to keep the momentum going.
Predicted Lineups
Wehen Wiesbaden: Stritzel; May, Janitzek, Gillekens, Wohlers; Johansson, Nejad, Gozusirin, Schleimer; Kaya, Flotho
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Boey, Min-jae, Upamecano, Stanisic; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Díaz, Olise, Karl; Kane
How to watch Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern Munich?
UK fans can watch the game live on Premier Sports 1 and DFB Play.
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