Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim FC match preview and team news

Confidence will be high within the Bayern Munich dugout after their recent 2-7 away win against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League. Niko Kovac and Co. will look to build momentum as they take on Hoffenheim FC  at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewadowski will hope to add to their goal tally on October 5, 2019. Here is our take on both teams along with some key stats and figures. 

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Bayern Munich are still unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season. Notably, Bayern are currently on a 20-game unbeaten run in 2018-19 Bundesliga games. Hoffenheim have only taken five points from their first six games this season. They will face a tough task as they go up against Niko Kovac's side on Saturday at the Allianz Arena.

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Bayern Munchen vs Hoffenheim predicted 11

Bayern Munich predicted line-up
Manuel Neuer GK), Benjamin Pavard, Niklas Sule, Javi Martinez, David Alaba, Corentin Tolisso, Thiago Alcantara, Serge Gnabry, Phillipe Coutinho, Kingsley Coman, Robert Lewandowski.

Hoffenheim predicted line-up
Oliver Baumann (GK), Stefan Posch, Kevin Akpoguma, Benjamin Hubner, Robert Skov, Florian Grillitsch, Sebastian Rudy, Dennis Geiger, Pavel Kaderabek, Ihlas Bebou, Ishak Belfodil.

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