Holstein Kiel vs Bayern: preview, live streaming & TV listings from 85 countries to watch on January 13

January 13, 2021 By Michelle Bonsu

Topics: TV Schedules, Holstein Kiel, Bayern Munich, DFB-Pokal

Another David vs Goliath clash awaits as minnows Holstein Kiel host Bayern in the DFB-Pokal. Can the minnows pull off what would be a shock result?

Preview: Holstein Kiel vs Bayern

Minnows Holstein Kiel will know they face a pretty insurmountable task when Bayern Munich come to town, but the hosts likely aren't fretting too much about the gulf between the two sides. For starters, die Störche have been in solid form, as they sit in third place in the 2.Bundesliga and have lost just one of their last five league games. Moreover, Bayern have been out of sorts for months, especially defensively. Indeed, die Roten haven't been able to keep a clean sheet in nearly three months, and their recently showing against Gladbach, where they went from 2-0 up to lose 3-2, certainly will worry manager Hansi Flick.

Nonetheless, Ole Werner knows his team are the vast underdogs - regardless of how leaky Bayern's back-line has been lately. The furthest Holstein Kiel have gotten in this tournament was the quarter-finals back in the 2011/2012 edition, and it will take a Herculean effort - coupled with a shocking collapse from Bayern - for them to progress here. Still, they will fancy their chances at nicking a goal - perhaps two - as the pressure is not on them to advance.

Meanwhile, Flick will naturally be demanding a much better showing from his side in this upcoming tie, but he will likely rotate his squad somewhat in order to give key players a rest. Still, even with a "weakened" team, Bayern are expected to see off their upcoming hosts and progress to the next round.

Team news: Holstein Kiel vs Bayern

Holstein: Only Noah Awuku misses out due to an Achilles problem, meaning that Werner can pretty much field his strongest starting XI here.

Bayern: Young defender Tanguy Nianzou remains out with an injury that has prevented him from featuring for die Roten for a second time. Other absentees includes versatile attacker Serge Gnabry due to a knee injury.

Match facts: Holstein Kiel vs Bayern

Holstein Kiel have never featured in the Bundesliga in their club's history
However, they did win a league title (in 1912) before German football restructured and formed the Bundesliga
This will be the first meeting between Holstein Kiel and Bayern
Bayern will be hoping to improve defensively - they haven't been able to keep a clean sheet since October 24th
The furthest Holstein Kiel have gotten in the DFB-Pokal was the quarter-finals in the 2011/2012 edition