Elversberg
FC Bayern München
Elversberg vs FC Bayern München Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/09/2026
Elversberg vs FC Bayern München – Best bets of the match
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Elversberg have made the most extraordinary start to life in the top flight. Three wins from three, sitting third in the table, and seven goals across their opening two Bundesliga fixtures, a record for a newly promoted side. Victories over Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach have turned heads across Europe. Manager Vincent Wagner will be without Tim Zimmerschied for this one, a blow given the attacking verve his side have shown so far.
Bayern München arrive at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in unfamiliar territory. A goalless draw with Schalke ended a 67-matchday streak atop the Bundesliga and marked their first blank since February 2025. Four wins and that single stalemate across their last five outings still represent strong form, yet the pressure to respond is real. Sitting fourth, Vincent Kompany's side need a statement performance to silence early-season doubts about their title credentials.
Bayern's goalless draw with Schalke ended a 67-matchday streak atop the Bundesliga and marked their first blank since February 2025. That result, though, looks like an anomaly rather than a trend. Four wins from five outings, combined with an expected goals average of 2.9 per match, underline the depth of quality at Vincent Kompany's disposal. The away win at 1.14 reflects that pedigree.
Elversberg will be without Tim Zimmerschied, a significant absence for a side already punching above their weight. Seven goals in two matches is thrilling, yet conceding five in the same span exposes vulnerabilities Bayern's attack is built to exploit. The xG differential between these two sides is stark, and the visitors' firepower should prove decisive at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.18 looks a strong secondary pick. Elversberg's two fixtures have produced twelve goals combined, and Bayern's recent scoreless outing is unlikely to repeat against such an open opponent. Both teams to score at 1.57 also merits consideration given the hosts' attacking verve, but the primary selection remains a Bayern away win.
Trends to Know about Elversberg vs FC Bayern München
- Bayern average 2.9 xG per match
- Elversberg miss creator Tim Zimmerschied
- Bayern unbeaten in four consecutive fixtures
Form & Statistics: Elversberg vs FC Bayern München
Elversberg
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FC Bayern München
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Lineups: Elversberg vs FC Bayern München
Elversberg
Starters
- 1 Nicolas Kristof
- 2 Jan Gyamerah
- 3 Maximilian Rohr
- 4 Lasse Günther
- 5 Felix Keidel
- 6 Łukasz Poręba
- 7 Lukas Petkov
- 8 Francis Onyeka
- 9 Cole Campbell
- 10 David Mokwa Ntusu
Bench
- Look Mickelson
- Florian Le Joncour
- Amara Condé
- Maurice Krattenmacher
- Noel Futkeu
- Noah Darvich
- Luca Schnellbacher
- Luca Sirch
- Tim Boss
Absent
- Tom Zimmerschied (injury)
- Manuel Feil (injury)
- Lukas Pinckert (suspended)
- Luis Seifert (injury)
- Tim Zimmerschied (Back injury, not expected back for this match.)
- Patryk Dragon (Knee injury (long-term, out since July 2023).)
FC Bayern München
Starters
- 1 Manuel Neuer
- 2 Konrad Laimer
- 3 Dayot Upamecano
- 4 Jonathan Tah
- 5 Alphonso Davies
- 6 Joshua Kimmich
- 7 Aleksandar Pavlović
- 8 Lennart Karl
- 9 Michael Olise
- 10 Harry Kane
- 11 Luis Díaz
Absent
- Serge Gnabry (injury)
- Tim Binder (Hamstring injury (suffered August 24, 2026).)
- Sacha Boey (Calf injury (expected back Early March 2026).)
- David Santos Daiber (Thigh injury (expected back Late April 2026).)
Low confidence
Both sides are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 mirror formation, though it is worth treating these selections with caution: neither XI has been confirmed, and Bayern's speculated attack in particular is drawn partly from inference rather than firm reporting. The tactical shape, at least, appears settled for both camps.
Harry Kane is anticipated to lead the Bayern line, with the visitors' midfield axis of Kimmich and Pavlović likely to dominate possession against a newly promoted Elversberg side. The hosts will need their double pivot to show considerable discipline if they are to contain the width and movement that Bayern's front four can generate.
How to Watch Elversberg vs FC Bayern München Match?
What time is Elversberg vs FC Bayern München?
Elversberg host FC Bayern München on Saturday 13 September 2026, with kickoff at 16:30 BST.
Where is Elversberg vs FC Bayern München being played?
This fixture takes place at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Elversberg's compact home ground.
How Can I Watch Elversberg vs FC Bayern München on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for Bundesliga broadcast details, as coverage varies by region and provider.
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