Bayern host high-flying Freiburg in Bundesliga clash
Bavarians can close gap on leaders Union Berlin
Freiburg chasing Champions League qualification
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will be looking to close the gap on league leaders Union Berlin when they host high-flying Freiburg on Sunday.
Julian Nagelsmann's side are currently four points behind Union, who have made a surprise start to the season.
Freiburg, meanwhile, are third in the table and could move into the top two with a win at the Allianz Arena.
The match is expected to be a close-fought contest, with both teams in good form.
Bayern have won their last three Bundesliga games, while Freiburg are unbeaten in their last five.
The match will also be a test of Bayern's squad depth, with several key players out injured.
However, Nagelsmann is confident that his team can get the job done.
"We have a lot of quality in our squad," he said.
"We know that Freiburg are a good team, but we are confident that we can beat them."
Freiburg coach Christian Streich is also expecting a tough game.
"Bayern are the best team in Germany," he said.
"But we are confident that we can get a result."
"We have a good team and we are in good form.
"We will go to Munich and try to win the game."
Key stats- Bayern have won their last three Bundesliga games.
- Freiburg are unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga games.
- Bayern have won the last five meetings between the two teams.
- Freiburg have never won at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern will be without Manuel Neuer, Lucas Hernandez, Alphonso Davies, and Sadio Mane due to injury.
Freiburg will be without Roland Sallai and Kevin Schade due to injury.
PredictionBayern are the favorites to win the game, but Freiburg are capable of causing an upset.
I predict a close-fought contest, with Bayern ultimately winning 2-1.
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