This week’s history-making moment as Bayern Munich square off against Al Ahly in the Club World Cup, which marks their second appearance in the competition. The match schedules for Monday at 9 pm.
The Champions League winners earned a straight slot into the semi-finals, while Al Ahly reached the last four with their dramatic victory over Al-Duhail.
Hansi Flick is starting to feel the pinch of life at the top after a string of matches beginning to flow in. He might feel like the champions could do without the trip to Qatar. Nevertheless, it comes as a motivation to win their sixth silverware since Hansi Flick took over Nico Kovac at the helm in November 2019.
It comes as a warm-up following their 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin on Friday. The decisive goal came from Kingsley Coman after Lewandowski missed out on a penalty shot. Ahead of their Saturday’s fixtures, Bayern holds a 10-point lead at the top of the standings. It gives the side the freedom to use the best players for the competition.
The last time Al Ahly were in this competition dated back seven years ago. This performance will lessen the pressure on their shoulders. It puts their 32-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. The side has nine clean sheets in 11 games that make it a hard call for Bayern.
Al Ahly vs. Bayern Munich Head to Head
Both sides have not met at this stage of the competition before. It marks their first encounter at this stage.
Home
Al Duhail 0-1 Al Ahly
Pyramids FC 0-0 Al Ahly
Al Ahly 3-2 Al-Mokawloon
NBE 0-0 Al Ahly
Al Ahly 4-1 El Entag El- Harby
Away
Hertha BSC 0-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 4-1 Hoffenheim
Schalke 04 0-4 Bayern Munich
FC Augsburg 0-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 2-1 SC Freiburg
Al Ahly Team News
While keeping an eye on the finals, it might prove a chance to Flick to rest some first-team players ahead of the clash. Some figures pushing for recalls include Jerome Boateng, Jamal Musiala, Douglas Costa, and Corentin Tolisso.
Bayern Munich Team News
Without any fresh injury concerns ahead of the clash, Mosimane might choose to field the same starting XI for this game. Marwan Mohsen might get the nod in the attacking line to replace Walter Bwalya.
Prediction and Odds
Considering the lack of preparation on Bayern’s part, it might come as an advantage for Al Ahly.
Bayern Munich Win
Goals Over 2.5
Most Goals: 2H
