Nine-goal-scoring Bayern back in Bundesliga after UCL win over Zagreb.

After a maiden season win over the Zero5ers, Werder Bremen take on the Bavarians, hoping to pick up successive Bundesliga victories. Werder Bremen vs. FC Bayern Munich kicks off at 14:30 [GMT+1] on Saturday, September 21 at Weserstadion.

Ten-man Werder Bremen picked up a 2-1 maiden win over Mainz last weekend, thanks to a goal from Derrick Köhn [69’] who came off the bench. Centre back Marco Friedl [R. 60’] qualified for an early bath after he was sent off nine minutes before the winner. Bremen’s maiden victory earned them 8th place with 5 points on the board [1W, 2D, 0L]. Despite a game against Bayern up next, Werder Bremen will be looking to earn back-to-back victories this weekend in what will be the 115th meeting between both sides, as the most played fixture in the Bundesliga. While the home side are without defeat in three opening games [DDW], they will be looking to extend an eight-game unbeaten BL run, which stretches back to last season, the longest unbeaten run under coach Ole Werner. No other side has a longer unbeaten run except RB Leipzig [14]. A 3—5—2 with Marvin Ducksch and Keke Topp leading the attack for this weekend’s game is expected. Marco Friedl is unavailable for this fixture following the red card against FSV Mainz.

Bayern Munich picked up the highest margin of victory in the opening round of the revamped UEFA Champions League format after Tuesday’s 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb. The win, which featured a haul from Harry Kane [19’ P., 57’, 73’ P., 78’ P.], helped the visitors become the first side to score 9+ goals in the history of the UEFA Champions League. The win also placed the Bavarians at the very top of the UCL league phase table despite having just as many points as 14 other sides. Back in the Bundesliga, a 6-1 win over Bundesliga debutants Holstein Kiel left Bayern at the top of the table as the only side to have won all opening three games [WWW]. Having 9 points, Bayern Munich will be looking to return with their European form when they visit the Weserstadion this weekend. Bayern’s remarkable run of 32 meetings without defeat in all competitions against the hosts came to an end the last time out when both sides faced each other nine months ago at the Allianz Arena [1-0 loss]. A win on Saturday would not only erase those memories but would earn Bayern Munich three opening away victories for the first time since 2015/16 under Pep. A 4—2—3—1 with Harry Kane, whose hattrick formed part of the six goals against Holstein Kiel last time out, is anticipated.