Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen: Lineups, team news, injuries, how to watch and more!

Bayern Munich is scheduled to face Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:30pm local time (2:30pm EST), with television coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN Select. The match follows Bayern's impressive recent performances, including a 3-1 Champions League win over Chelsea and a 4-1 Bundesliga victory against Hoffenheim, highlighted by Harry Kane's clutch scoring. Bayern has set a record with 18 goals in their first four Bundesliga matches under manager Vincent Kompany, who rotated the squad in the Hoffenheim game.

Historically, Bayern has dominated Bremen, losing only once in their last 31 competitive encounters, though that 1-0 defeat occurred at the Allianz Arena just 20 months ago. Bremen, a four-time Bundesliga champion (1965, 1988, 1993, 2004), has not finished higher than eighth place since the 2009/10 season, indicating their recent struggles.

For this match, Kompany is expected to start his best lineup after a six-day break, with potential changes such as Aleksandar Pavlović or Leon Goretzka in midfield and Jonathan Tah possibly replacing Kim Min-jae if fitness is an issue. Bench options include Lennart Karl, Tom Bischof, and Raphaël Guerreiro, while Nicolas Jackson remains a reserve. Bayern will be without injured players Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Itō, Josip Stanišić, and Jonas Urbig.

Werder Bremen, under new manager Horst Steffen, uses a 4-2-3-1 formation and has earned four points in four Bundesliga matches against a difficult schedule. Key attackers include Romano Schmid and Justin Njinmah, each with two goals, and Bayer Leverkusen loanee Victor Boniface is a rising threat. The match is anticipated to be highly lopsided, with Bayern's strong form and Bremen's injury issues likely making it a tough challenge for the visitors.