Match Today: Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Cologne 31-08-2022 German Cup

Bayern Munich begins its Bundesliga campaign on Wednesday evening when it faces third-tier team Viktoria Cologne. While Bayern Munich are at the top of the Bundesliga standings, the hosts are eighth in the 3. Bundesliga table. Astonishment arose when Bayern Munich tied 1-1 At home with Borussia Moenchengladbach at the weekend, especially with the hosts needing a draw during the latter stages.

However, these circumstances arose from the brilliance of visiting goalkeeper Jan Sommer, who set a record 19 assists at the Allianz Arena. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann was He will be frustrated with the spoils, but at least he will ensure that his team does not feel complacent as they look to establish more dominance in the Premier League.

As many as nine players have scored 16 goals in the league this season, and none of the team contributed more than three, This will be considered positive by Nagelsmann, with his players stepping up in the absence of Robert Lewandowski.

While Bayern have failed to win this competition for the past two seasons and there will be a desire to grab the trophy for the 21st time. This, and Bayern's draw at the weekend, is not in the interest of Viktoria Koln, who knows the odds are stacked against them when it comes to maintaining a respectable result. They are no stranger to Bundesliga rivals approaching at home as RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim overcame fears in 2018 and 2021 to win 3-1 and 3-2 respectively. However, Olaf Jansen will be realistic about the challenge that awaits his players, especially after the failure. In winning either of the last two games in the third division. However, Viktoria sits just three points off third place at this point in the season, something that pleases Janssen after the club finished only 13th in 2021-22.

With a trip to Union Berlin on Saturday, Nagelsmann will make drastic changes to Bayern with the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Ryan Gravenberch in the squad. Leon Goretzka and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting are both injured, which could lead to Marcel Sabitzer retaining his place in midfield and give young striker Gabriel Vidovic a chance.

Fellow teen Matthijs Tal is already ready to start attacking as the 17-year-old gets 35 minutes off the bench in the Bundesliga. Barring any injury issues, Jansen might pick the same team that started the 1-1 draw with 1860 Munich last time out. Andre Becker, Jeremias Lorsch and Luca Marciler are all expected to miss out with injuries.