In an anticipated Bundesliga encounter, VfL Bochum will take on Bayern Munich with distinct strategies on display.
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Markus Feldhoff‘s Bochum side is expected to use a 3-5-1-1 formation to maximize defensive stability, while Vincent Kompany‘s Bayern aims to leverage a 4-2-3-1 setup, emphasizing offensive pressure.
For VfL Bochum, Patrick Drewes anchors the goal with a backline led by Jakov Medic and Ivan Ordets.
The midfield sees Anthony Losilla and Maximilian Wittek working to connect play, while Dani De Wit supports lone striker Moritz Broschinski in attack.
Bayern Munich counters with Harry Kane leading the frontline, backed by Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Olise.
In midfield, Joshua Kimmich and João Palhinha provide balance, while Alphonso Davies and Kim Min-jae strengthen the defensive line, with Manuel Neuer in goal.
VfL Bochum (3-5-1-1):
27 Patrick Drewes; 13 Jakov Medic, 20 Ivan Ordets, 14 Tim Oermann; 15 Felix Passlack, 4 Erhan Masovic, 6 Ibrahima Sissoko, 8 Anthony Losilla, 32 Maximilian Wittek; 10 Dani De Wit; 29 Moritz Broschinski
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
1 Manuel Neuer; 2 Dayot Upamecano, 3 Kim Min-jae, 19 Alphonso Davies, 27 Konrad Laimer; 6 Joshua Kimmich, 16 João Palhinha; 11 Kingsley Coman, 42 Jamal Musiala, 17 Michael Olise; 9 Harry Kane
Substitute Players:
VfL Bochum: Timo Horn, Cristian Gamboa, Noah Loosli, Lukas Daschner, Moritz Kwarteng, Koji Miyoshi, Mats Pannewig, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann
Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich, Eric Dier, Raphaël Guerreiro, Adam Aznou, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller, Mathys Tel
Coaches:
VfL Bochum: Markus Feldhoff
Bayern Munich: Vincent Kompany