Bundesliga: Bayern vs Union Berlin
Contest time: Saturday, 12/02/23
Analysis of the team's recent situation:
Bayern Munich have been in solid form this season, with ten wins and two draws, and are currently second in the league. Although Bayer Leverkusen is still pressing on Bayern, there is no denying that the addition of Kane has greatly improved the team's attacking ability. His chemistry with wingers such as Leroy Sane and Ronald Koeman, as well as his presence in midfield, has improved the overall quality of the squad. Given Bayer Leverkusen's relatively poor squad depth and the Europa League to keep up with their distractions, it's only a matter of time before Bayern can make steady progress.
At present, the only area where Bayern can improve is the lack of confrontation in the midfield. Despite Kimmich's experience and wide passing vision, he does lack a bit in terms of physicality. Against weaker opponents, Bayern may still be able to rely on attack to get good results. However, if the opponent's midfield is stronger, it will be difficult for Bayern to dominate the field. Coupled with Kimmich's gradual age, his physical fitness is naturally affected to a certain extent. Therefore, in the coming winter transfer window, Bayern will undoubtedly need to make appropriate reinforcements in the midfield.
Union Berlin have had a rather poor season, with two wins, one draw and nine defeats, sitting in 17th place in the league. Because the team has not improved, the club's hierarchy has recently had to reduce the pressure by changing the manager. However, the previous Fischer was a very valuable manager for this team. You know, when he took over Union Berlin, the team was only eighth in the Bundesliga. After Fischer's careful construction, Union Berlin qualified for the Champions League. Now that the meritorious manager has been sacked, it is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the players of Union Berlin. Moreover, the new head coach Bjelica has not managed a team in the top five leagues before, so it can be said that this new position is a huge challenge for Bjelica. Perhaps the club's hierarchy is more concerned about relegation this season, but there is undoubtedly a lot of uncertainty about whether an inexperienced manager can lead a morale-sluggish Union Berlin out of trouble.
Match Analysis:
After two duels last season, Bayern performed well against Union Berlin, with one win and one draw. In the last eight meetings, Bayern have shown a clear psychological advantage with a record of five wins and three draws. Although it is often said that many teams often achieve better results after a change of manager, the timing of this change of coach is not ideal for Union Berlin, whose morale is low. First of all, Union Berlin is significantly inferior to Bayern Munich, and Bayern are fighting Bayer Leverkusen for the top spot at this time. Secondly, Bayern's players are generally in hot form, with Kane ranking first in the league's scorer list. Given Union Berlin's limited defensive capabilities, it is almost impossible to limit Kane's play. Given the recent limitations of Union Berlin's attacking prowess, it is expected that the team will adopt a tight defensive strategy to try to win the game and it is believed that Bayern will be able to manage to snatch the three points from Union Berlin after a hard-fought confrontation.
Bundesliga: Borussia Mönchenchen vs Hoffenheim
Match time: 23-12-02 22:30 Saturday
Analysis of the team's recent situation:
Borussia Mönchen's performance has improved significantly recently, and they currently have a record of three wins, four draws and five defeats in the league, ranking 11th. Although Borussia Mönchen has failed to finish in the top four of the league in the past few seasons, the team has remained in the upper middle of the league with a relatively stable competitive form. In recent times, players have been performing well at home, which has led to a significant improvement in the league standings. However, considering that Borussia Mönchen are not particularly defensively capable and that the team will have to cope with the German Cup, we believe that Borussia Mönchenchen will struggle to maintain such consistent points in the near term.
From the point of view of the tactical board, the Mönchen team has always used the 4231 formation, which has a strong guarantee in terms of mobility and flexibility. However, against Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchen opted for a less common 352 formation. It could be that the manager wants to limit the pace and continuity of the opposition by strengthening the midfield defence. But in fact, this 352 formation did not bring stronger defensive ability to the team, but had a great impact on Borussia Mönchen's offensive advancement, in addition to making the Dortmund players uncomfortable at first. It is worth noting that throughout the game, Borussia Mönchen had ten fewer chances on goal than their opponents. Had it not been for Borussia Dortmund's striker who missed a couple of great chances to score, I believe Borussia Mönchen would have suffered an even more painful defeat in this game.
Borussia Mönchenchen Football Club is in a league of its own in the Bundesliga. They have long been the nemesis of German football supremacy Bayern Munich, and over the past two seasons, Borussia Mönchen have had an excellent record against Bayern, winning three games and drawing two. However, against other strong teams, it is difficult for Borussia Mönchen's level of competition to be brought into play. Aside from the match against Bayern, Borussia Mönchen's confrontation with the top four teams in the other league is likely to be just a gift to the opposition. Borussia Mönchenchen are not a defensive-minded team and despite their recent excellent performances at home, the upcoming German Cup fixtures will be crucial for them. Borussia Mönchenchen have always been passionate about the tournament and given the depth of their squad and may be selective in order to better prepare for the upcoming German Cup.
Hoffenheim's recent performances have been less than ideal, and they currently sit sixth in the league with six wins, two draws and four defeats. The team's back-to-back defeats in their previous home matches have led to a significant drop in the league standings. Not only did the league results suffer, the team was also eliminated from the German Cup. As a result, Hoffenheim can only devote all their energy to the league for now, as they still have a chance to qualify for Europe. Even if you don't finish in the top four of the league, it's better to qualify for a Europa League than not to be able to play in Europe.
Match Analysis:
Borussia Mönchenchen and Hoffenheim met twice last season, winning both times, and picking up a lot of league points from Hoffenheim. In the last ten duels, Mönchen has achieved a record of four wins, four draws and two losses, and also occupies a certain psychological advantage. Despite the fact that Hoffenheim are not as strong as Borussia Mönchenchen overall and are known as one of the hardcore teams in the Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchenchen's recent home form has been quite impressive. Nine goals have been scored in three games and only two goals conceded, showing that the team is fairly balanced in attack and defence when playing at home. However, Borussia Mönchen still needs to be distracted from the German Cup, which is now the main stage of the tournament compared to the league that has no hope of competing for the title. Hoffenheim are only three points separating Leipzig from fifth-placed Leipzig, so Hoffenheim could be the back-to-back team in this game to snatch the crucial three points from Borussia Mönchen