This matchup brings together two teams far apart in the standings but entering the match with contrasting storylines. Bayern have been dominant, efficient, and highly consistent all season. Their 2–2 at Union was a small setback — Kane rescued a late draw, but over the 90 minutes the team looked slightly sluggish, perhaps showing the toll of their intense Champions League match in Paris.
Freiburg, meanwhile, arrive after a hard-fought 2–1 over St. Pauli. They struggled against a deep-sitting opponent and benefited from individual errors. Offensively, they remain inconsistent, lacking sharpness in possession, but display mental strength and compactness — all qualities they will need in Munich.
Forecast: Freiburg will fight and try to keep the game tight, but Bayern’s individual quality, home strength, and desire to bounce back from dropped points make a clear Bayern win the most likely outcome.