Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg Preview - 22 August 2014

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Bayern Munich

VfL Wolfsburg

Kick Off at 18:35 (GMT) on 22nd August, 2014
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This is a match in Germany - 1. Bundesliga Match Day 1, Season 2014/2015

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Match facts

Bayern Munich

With Javi Martínez injured and Jerome Boateng suspended, David Alaba could help out at centre-back.
Juan Bernat will take Alaba's spot on the left flank to make his Bundesliga debut.
Up front, Robert Lewandowski will make his Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich.

VfL Wolfsburg

Luiz Gustavo, Josuha Guilavogui and Junior Malanda compete for two spots in defensive midfield.
New signing Aaron Hunt and Vierinha compete for a spot on the right wing, with Ivan Perisic out injured.
Up front, veteran Ivica Olic will most likely start, with Nicklas Bendtner possibly making his Bundesliga debut from the bench.

Predictions

Wolfsburg want to compete for a top-4 finish again this term and strengthened the squad in several areas. The main problem is still the absence of a top-quality striker, though. It remains to be seen if Nicklas Bendtner can somehow fill this void.

Expect this to be a competitive game, with Bayern dominating possession from the start.

Final Score – 2 : 1