Bayern Munich will aim to return to winning ways on Sunday, when they travel to take on newly-promoted Elversberg in their third Bundesliga game of the season.
A goalless stalemate with Schalke in matchweek two means Bayern have just four points and are sixth, whereas the hosts are fourth with six points from their two league fixtures.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Elversberg vs Bayern Munich key stats
- Bayern Munich have scored at least four goals in nine of their last 16 competitive matches.
- Both teams have scored in all three of Elversberg's games this season.
- Harry Kane has scored at least two goals in five of his last 13 Bundesliga matches.
Elversberg vs Bayern Munich preview: Can Elversberg cause another upset?
Elversberg vs Bayern Munich — Tale of the Tape
| Elversberg | vs | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 6th |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 5 | Goals For | 5 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
There is no doubt that Elversberg have been the surprise package of the Bundesliga so far, with the club collecting six points from clashes with Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach.
Their latest clash was a 4-3 success against Gladbach on September 5, a game in which they came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat their opponents.
The club's form has been remarkable, especially as they are competing in their first ever Bundesliga season and were seen as the favourites for relegation.
Boss Vincent Wagner thankfully only has two injuries to deal with in his squad, with defender Luis Seifert and winger Tom Zimmerschied set to miss out.
Bayern Munich's stalemate with Schalke was uncharacteristic for a side that is usually so productive in the final third, though they did respond with a 5-0 win against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday in the Champions League.
The Bavarians are still unbeaten this season in all competitions, winning four of their five games, and they are now undefeated in their 22 most recent domestic games (W18, D4, L0).
Vincent Kompany's squad is largely healthy, though Serge Gnabry is a doubt due to a groin problem.
However, after Harry Kane became just the fourth ever player to score in eight consecutive Champions League games against Bodo/Glimt, the striker will likely flourish regardless of the players that are chosen to support him.
Elversberg vs Bayern Munich form guide & betting tips
| ELV | vs | BAY |
|---|---|---|
WW |
Form | WD |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| N/A | Form Table | N/A |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 1 |
WWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWDW |
Whispers predicts: Elversberg 1-4 Bayern Munich
While the hosts have made a strong start to the season, it is understandable that the bookmakers have priced a Bayern Munich win at 1/6 (1.17).
Considering both teams have scored in Elversberg's three games so far this season, it may be worthwhile to back Both Teams to Score at 8/15 (1.53).
The visitors have frequently netted at least three goals in recent months, and there could be value in predicting Over 3.5 Goals for Bayern Munich at 10/11 (1.91).
Talisman Harry Kane is no stranger to scoring multiple goals in matches, and there is logic in betting Harry Kane to Score Two or More Goals at 8/5 (2.6).
> Both Teams to Score at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 3.5 Goals for Bayern Munich at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Possible
> Harry Kane to Score Two or More Goals at 8/5 (2.6) | Likelihood: Possible