There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 20 of Bayern's last 23 home games (Bundesliga). Bayern are undefeated in their last 29 home matches (Bundesliga). Bayern have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 10 matches against Bochum in all competitions. Bayern have scored at least 3 goals in 9 of their last 11 home matches (Bundesliga). Bayern have won their last 7 matches against Bochum in all competitions. Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 10 matches against Bochum in all competitions. Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches (Bundesliga).
Marcel Sabitzer has made the switch from Leipzig and could get his first Bundesliga start for Bayern. Corentin Tolisso is the only major injury doubt, but coach Julian Nagelmann may rotate despite the stroll in Barcelona in midweek. Maxim Leitsch continues to struggle with a muscle injury. Striker Sebastian Polter has signed on a free from Fortuna Sittard and could start up front. Saulo Decarli is almost over a thigh injury, while Herbert Bockhorn is fit after his bout of COVID-19. Danny Blum is over his knee injury, while youngster Paul Grave has a shoulder problem. Defender Cristan Gamboa has had an operation on his shoulder and will be out for several weeks. Simon Zoller has suffered an ACL injury in training and will not play again this year.
Bochum were crowned champions of Bundesliga 2 last season and will be a tough nut to crack for the champions, perhaps even tougher than Barcelona proved in the Champions League in midweek. All eyes will again be on Robert Lewandowski. The prolific striker is looking to better his record 41 Bundesliga goals from last season. Lewy has notched in 18 consecutive games in all comps, and has already notched six goals in four Bundesliga games this term. Lewy has also scored in his last 12 home games, the only crumb of solace...for Bochum, he has never scored in the league against today's visitors. Bochum have won only once in 34 trips to Bayern back in 1991, and this is unlikely to change here as record champions Bayern have scored in 51 consecutive Bundesliga games. 3:1