Overview
- Kickoff is 18:45 CET at the Allianz Arena with live coverage on DAZN, while BR24 carries a full radio commentary.
- Bayern sit on 12 points and would reach 15 with a win, a total that is statistically close to the top eight but was not sufficient for direct progression last season.
- Kompany updated his target to five victories plus one draw to ensure a top‑eight finish, underscoring Bayern’s aim to avoid February’s playoff round.
- Manuel Neuer will start in goal as confirmed by Kompany, Harry Kane is set to return to the XI, and Bayern arrive after a 5–0 league win at Stuttgart.
- Sporting occupy eighth place on 10 points and beat Club Brugge 3–0 last time out, with reports noting several forwards unavailable despite their strong domestic form.