It's the old German folklore tale of David vs Goliath. We've got Bayern Munich saddled up against the battlers, Holstein Kiel. Between the Torres, we have a rare encounter: young Timon Weiner for Holstein Kiel taking on the legendary Manuel Neuer for Bayern Munich. Weiner is in quite a pickle, facing Munich's offensive powerhouses.
In the Kiel corner, Phil Harres and Alexander Bernhardsson have been making some promising plays, albeit these stats sound like a fairy tale against Bayern's tough-as-nails defense. Also, David Zec isn't too far off the mark in this story, even if you need a magnifying glass to see his plays.
Do we dare introduce the star-studded Bayern Munich lineup? With top dogs like Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise on their side, Munich's midfield is an unholy nightmare for even the best defenses. Don't even get me started on Harry Kane - this guy's been on fire, churning out goals like a baker does bread... seriously, Holstein Kiel better come prepared.
Peering into past matchups, the last encounter saw six goals raining down on Kiel while they managed just one in return. Kiel has been struggling, their recent games acts as a testament to this bleak reality. Bayern Munich, though? A gleaming beacon of success with only one tiny blemish in an ocean of domination.
With all that said and done, we're heading into an engrossing matchup. One team is a towering inferno, the other, a drop of water hoping to make a sizzle.
Albert’s Prediction: Bayern Munich by 5