The 2019/20 Bundesliga season officially begins this Friday as Bayern hosts Hertha to kick off Matchday 1.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Hertha Berlin
Date: Friday, Aug. 16
Time: 8:30 p.m. CET
Location: Allianz Arena
Prediction Line-ups
Bayern
Out: Martinez (knee), Perisic (suspended)
Hertha
Doubtful: Mittelstädt (toe), Pekarik (calf)
Out: Albrecht (ankle), Boyata (thigh), Dilrosun (thigh), Maier (knee), Plattenhardt (thigh)
Team news:
Bayern Munich:
Some are picking Dortmund to win the title this year, assuming Bayern slips. But this team is still the king and did just add Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic. A strong defense and a Manuel Neuer who appears to be close to regaining his old form, Bayern should be able to get off to a hot start and confirm their spot as the title favorite.
Hertha Berlin:
This team has been able to really compete against Bayern, drawing three, winning one and losing one in their last five meetings. To do it again, they'll need to focus on playing all-out-defense and going on the counter to spring a surprise. There's no doubt that the talent discrepancy is quite large, but there is just something about Hertha being able to give them trouble.
Prediction
Bayern Munich 4: 0 Hertha Berlin