Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Match Preview, Prediction, and Team News
Date: [August 3 2024]
Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur will wrap up their pre-season tour of Asia with a high-profile clash against Bayern Munich in Seoul on Saturday. Ange Postecoglou’s side has enjoyed a perfect pre-season run, including a thrilling 4-3 victory over Team K-League.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, now under the stewardship of Vincent Kompany, had a less impressive 1-1 draw against Duren in their latest friendly.
Spurs have been in fine form this summer, winning all their official pre-season matches and a behind-closed-doors fixture against Cambridge United.
Their latest win saw Son Heung-min steal the show in front of his home crowd, scoring a brace in a seven-goal thriller. Tottenham’s attack has been firing on all cylinders, but defensive lapses have shown areas needing improvement before the Premier League season begins.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, have had a mixed pre-season, scoring freely against FC Rottach-Egern but struggling to find the net against Duren.
Kompany will be eager to use this match to fine-tune his tactics and integrate new signings into the squad. The German giants will face a stern test against a Tottenham side brimming with confidence and attacking flair.
This match is also the first of two back-to-back encounters between the clubs, with Bayern set to visit Tottenham in North London later this month.
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham will be without several key players, including Rodrigo Bentancur, Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven, who are still on international duty or recovering from injuries. Oliver Skipp suffered a minor knock against Team K-League but is not expected to be seriously sidelined.
Richarlison and Destiny Udogie are still working their way back to full fitness, and Ashley Phillips is a doubt after a training-ground injury.
Romanian defender Radu Dragusin could feature in the starting lineup after making a brief appearance in the midweek win, while Emerson Royal might drop to the bench amid speculation of a move to AC Milan.
Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany has brought a 26-man squad to Asia, including new signing Joao Palhinha, who could make his unofficial debut. However, several big names, including Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Leroy Sane, Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, and Alphonso Davies, are unavailable due to injury or international commitments.
Despite the absences, Bayern can still call upon experienced stars like Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer, and Jamal Musiala. Former Tottenham player Eric Dier is also likely to start against his old club.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich:
- Goalkeeper: Ulreich
- Defenders: Kim, Dier, Ito
- Midfielders: Boey, Goretzka, Laimer, Guerreiro
- Forwards: Gnabry, Tel, Bryan
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Goalkeeper: Vicario
- Defenders: Spence, Dragusin, Davies, Donley
- Midfielders: Gray, Bissouma
- Forwards: Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Johnson
Prediction: Bayern Munich 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
With Bayern still adjusting to Kompany’s tactics and the Asian heat, Tottenham could capitalize on their momentum and firepower to extend their perfect pre-season record. While Spurs may remain vulnerable defensively, their attack should be enough to secure a convincing victory over a Bayern side still finding its feet.
