DFB-Pokal action returns to the Allianz Arena for the first time since February as Bayern Munich welcome Magdeburg in the second round. The tie presents a classic David-versus-Goliath encounter, with the second-tier visitors facing a daunting trip to the home of the reigning champions.
Having lifted the DFB-Pokal crown last season for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign, Bayern Munich began their title defense against VfL Osnabrück. A shock result threatened to unfold in western Germany after Vincent Kompany’s men found themselves a goal down to the second-tier outfit inside five minutes.
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However, the Bavarians upped the ante soon after, eventually coming from behind to claim a 4-1 win.
Although they remain unbeaten across all competitions, Bayern have endured a couple of underwhelming results in recent matches. A trip to in-form Freiburg on Sunday, without head coach Vincent Kompany, who was sidelined by a health issue, presented another tricky outing for the Bundesliga champions.
Nonetheless, the Bavarians claimed a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory and are in fine shape ahead of their return to cup duties.
Magdeburg were also on the road on the opening day of the domestic cup, travelling to Baden-Württemberg to face Bahlinger SC. Braces from Mateusz Żukowski and Falko Michel secured a dominant 4-0 win over the fifth-tier outfit as the visitors advanced to the second round for a second consecutive campaign.
FCM geared up for their trip to Munich with an impressive display against Karlsruhe in the 2. Bundesliga at the weekend, claiming a ruthless 6-1 victory. As the absolute underdogs, they will be looking to spring an upset for the ages in the cup on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich vs Magdeburg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The upcoming clash is almost a carbon copy of the sides’ meeting at the same stage of the 2000-01 DFB-Pokal, when Magdeburg eliminated reigning champions Bayern.
- That campaign remains the visitors’ deepest run in the tournament, as they reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Schalke 04.
- Bayern are the most successful side in DFB-Pokal history, having lifted the domestic crown 21 times.
- The Bavarians have not lost at home since the start of February.
Bayern Munich vs Magdeburg Prediction
While FCM will hope to tap into the magic of the cup to replicate their shock result in this fixture 26 years ago, their task is made even more difficult with no home advantage this time around.
We are backing Bayern to claim a straightforward victory.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-0 Magdeburg
Bayern Munich vs Magdeburg Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Bayern Munich to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: No
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
