Elversberg vs Bayern Prediction 13 September 2026
🔊 Elversberg host Bayern Munich in the third round of the Bundesliga in what will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs. The promoted side have made a sensational start, winning both of their opening matches to collect six points, while Bayern dropped points in Gelsenkirchen after beating Stuttgart. The visitors have also been carrying a significant workload: ahead of the Schalke match they played a DFB-Pokal game, and last Thursday they opened their European campaign. Elversberg now have a rare chance to find out whether their bright start genuinely measures up to Bundesliga level.
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Head-to-Head
📊 This will be the first official match between Elversberg and Bayern Munich. The two sides have never met in the Bundesliga or the DFB-Pokal, so there is no head-to-head record to draw on. The focus here has to be on current form and the difference in quality between the two clubs.
Head-to-head statistics Elversberg - Bayern
07 Elversberg Team Overview
The promoted side remain one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. Elversberg began their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-2 win over Bayer, then produced another remarkable comeback in the second round - trailing Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-3 before winning 4-3. Vincent Wagner's side have taken six points and scored seven goals from their opening two matches.
Elversberg's mental resilience has been particularly impressive. Against Bayer they held their shape under pressure from the favourites, and against Mönchengladbach they turned the game around after falling two goals behind. Maurice Krattenmacher's winning goal in the 90+3rd minute was the high point of one of the most striking matches of the early season.
The hosts also have several players capable of causing Bayern problems. Krattenmacher scored twice as a substitute in the last round, David Mokwa has found the net in both matches, and Felix Keidel scored a fine free-kick in Mönchengladbach. Elversberg's threat, then, does not depend on any single individual.
The team play with considerable boldness and do not shy away from attacking even against stronger opposition. That is what has allowed them to score seven goals in two matches, but it also leaves space for opponents to hit them on the break. Against Bayern, that openness could prove to be either their greatest asset or a serious problem.
Match Results: 07 Elversberg
Bayern Munich Team Overview
Bayern have not been entirely consistent so far. They thrashed Stuttgart 5-1 in the opening round but then failed to break down Schalke, drawing 0-0. In terms of play, Bayern were clearly on top - they controlled the ball for long periods, created chances and earned 11 corners. Vincent Kompany said after the match that his side lacked quality in the final third.
The goalless run that carried over from the Schalke game continued into the first half of Bayern's Champions League match against Bodø/Glimt. After the break, though, the Munich side scored five unanswered goals. Some rotation is quite possible against Elversberg, though the depth of Bayern's squad allows Kompany to make individual changes without a significant drop in quality.
The key question for Bayern is how well they can maintain their intensity after a busy schedule. If they score early, the match could turn into something resembling a training exercise with the favourites well in control. If Elversberg manage to keep it at 0-0 for long enough, the hosts could make Bayern uncomfortable.
It is also worth considering the possibility that Elversberg, as they did against Bayer, might choose to open with a high press in an attempt to catch their opponents off guard. That approach allowed them to score twice in the first nine minutes against Leverkusen. Bayern's players are of a considerably higher class, however, so a repeat of that scenario against the Munich side seems much less likely.
Match Results: Bayern Munich
Latest news
07 Elversberg
❌ Tom Zimmerschied remains out with a back injury. Elversberg have also taken a significant hit with the suspension of head coach Vincent Wagner. Following his red card in the match against Gladbach, the German Football Association initially confirmed a one-match ban, and the club have appealed again ahead of the Bayern fixture.
🔗 Elversberg will therefore have to prepare for what is their toughest match of the season without their head coach on the touchline - an additional factor that could matter in the contest with Bayern.
🔁 Update, 13 September, 08:08 UTC:
- The DFB Sports Court upheld Vincent Wagner's appeal and overturned the suspension. Elversberg's head coach will be able to take charge of the team in the upcoming match.
Bayern Munich
💊 Serge Gnabry is currently working on an individual programme following his injury and is expected to return gradually. According to Kompany, his first minutes back could come in the near future.
🔁 Update, 13 September, 04:54 UTC:
- According to German outlet ran, Kompany is planning to rotate his squad due to a congested schedule and a Champions League match in the middle of the week. Specifically, the source claims that Michael Olise and Harry Kane will start the match against Elversberg on the bench, with Ismaël Saibari and Lennart Karl taking their places in attack.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Predicted Elversberg starting XI: Kristof - Gyamerah, Pinckert, Rohr, Günther - Keidel, Poreba - Petkov, Onyeka, Campbell - Mokwa Ntusu.
📋 Predicted Bayern starting XI: Neuer - Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies - Kimmich, Pavlović - Olise, Musiala, Díaz - Kane.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Elversberg will have to defend for long stretches against a side that will constantly move the ball and look for space between the lines. The hosts have already shown a high intensity in the opening rounds, so the number of tactical fouls could be fairly noticeable.
That said, Bayern themselves are not inclined to turn matches like this into a physical battle. So an extremely high cards total doesn't look like the right angle here. The bet is Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5, priced at 1.52*.
⚽ Goals Prediction
On one hand, Elversberg's results clearly point towards an open, high-scoring game: seven goals scored and five conceded in two rounds. On the other, Bayern, following a goalless draw with Schalke, will surely look to make much better use of their chances.
The hosts' style is an important argument in favour of goals. Elversberg have no intention of sitting deep and have already shown they can cause problems for stronger sides. But an open game against Bayern comes at a high price.
Even a busy fixture schedule won't force the visitors to conserve energy - Kompany has a quality bench deep enough to manage that. So I'm expecting an open match. My bet: Total Goals - Over 3.5 at 1.45*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Bayern will almost certainly dominate possession for most of the match and spend long periods in positional attacks. Against Schalke they earned 11 corners, despite failing to score.
Against Elversberg, the number of crosses and blocked shots could also be high. The hosts will likely be forced to defend deep, but Wagner's side should still have their moments. I'm going with Total Corners - Over 8.5. The odds are 1.45*.
🚀 Player Statistics Bet
It may seem surprising, but Harry Kane is yet to score in the Bundesliga after two matchdays. That said, there is no real sign of a dip in form from the Englishman - he has already found the net in the DFB-Pokal and in the match against Bodø/Glimt. The 33-year-old striker is due to remind everyone why he has been the Bundesliga's top scorer in each of the last three seasons. My pick, therefore, is Harry Kane to Score at 1.39.*
😱 Risky Bet
Elversberg deserve credit after two wins. As I said, the team are not dependent on any one player. And despite Bayern representing a completely different level, I think the in-form hosts could score - and more than once. In my view, Bayern are not all that reliable defensively, so I wouldn't read too much into their last two clean sheets. For those who like a risk, it's worth considering Elversberg Team Total - Over 1.5 at odds of 3.62*.
🎯 Reliable Bet
The hosts are riding an emotional high, but Bayern have too great an advantage in individual quality. After the 0-0 draw with Schalke, the Munich side will surely be keen to get back to winning ways in the league, though Elversberg will look to be bold at the Ursapharm-Arena. Prediction: Total Goals - Over 2.5 at 1.16*.
👀 If the match doesn't go to plan
If Elversberg score first, Bayern will need to raise the tempo sharply. If Bayern score within the first 20-25 minutes, the hosts will have to abandon their cautious structure. In that case, the likelihood of a second and third goal increases significantly.
If it is still 0-0 at half-time, though, there is no need to write off the favourites straight away. In that scenario, a live bet on Bayern Munich Team Total - Over 1.5 goals in the 2nd half is worth considering. The depth of Bayern's squad will allow Kompany to strengthen the attack after the break, and it will become increasingly difficult for Elversberg to withstand sustained pressure.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bayern go into this match as clear favourites, but Elversberg have already shown in the opening rounds that they are not afraid to play boldly even against higher-level opposition. The hosts have scored seven goals across two matches and will surely look to make use of home advantage, while Bayern, after their slip-up against Schalke, will be keen to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga as quickly as possible. Bayern's congested fixture schedule could also have an effect on the reliability of their defence.
Given Elversberg's style of play and the attacking potential of the visitors, the most interesting option looks like Both Teams to Score - Yes. Bayern should create enough chances to score, but the hosts are capable of taking their opportunities too and finding the net, possibly more than once. The predicted scoreline is 4-2 to Bayern.
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