How to watch today's Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim Bundesliga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich will aim to get back on track as they host Heidenheim at the Allianz Arena on Saturday for their 13th Bundesliga outing of the campaign.

Following their DFB-Pokal exit, Bayern shifted focus back to league matters, where they’ve been in scintillating form this season. The Bavarians currently sit atop the Bundesliga standings, holding a four-point cushion over second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite a setback against Bayer Leverkusen, Kompany would have been encouraged by his side’s resilient performance, even after being reduced to ten men for much of the match.

Meanwhile, life in the Bundesliga has been anything but smooth sailing for Heidenheim. The newly promoted side languishes in the relegation zone, sitting 16th after 12 rounds. They’re on a dismal run of four consecutive league defeats but have had better fortunes in the UEFA Conference League. With crucial fixtures on the horizon, Heidenheim will be desperate to claw their way out of the danger zone.

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How to watch Bayern Munich vs FC Heidenheim online - TV channels & live streams

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Bayern Munich vs FC Heidenheim kick-off time

Bundesliga - Bundesliga

Allianz Arena

The match will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, December 7, with kick-off at 9:30 am ET/ 6:30 am PT for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Bayern Munich vs FC Heidenheim lineups

Bayern Munich

4-2-3-1

Formation

5-3-2

HDH

18

D. Peretz

23

S. Boey

19

A. Davies

2

D. Upamecano

3

M. Kim

45

A. Pavlovic

22

R. Guerreiro

17

M. Olise

10

L. Sane

6

J. Kimmich

25

C

Thomas Muller

1

K. Mueller

19

J. Foehrenbach

23

O. Traore

4

T. Siersleben

6

C

P. Mainka

5

B. Gimber

20

L. Kerber

33

L. Maloney

3

J. Schoeppner

10

P. Wanner

17

M. Honsak

5-3-2

HDH

FCB

-Line up

• 18

  D. Peretz

  87’

• 23

  S. Boey

• 19

  A. Davies

• 2

  D. Upamecano

  18’

• 3

  M. Kim

• 45

  A. Pavlovic

  71’

• 22

  R. Guerreiro

  90’ + 1’

  90’ + 2’

• 17

  M. Olise

  56’

  71’

• 10

  L. Sane

  84’

• 6

  J. Kimmich

  18’

• 25

  Thomas Muller (C)

  51’

Substitutes

• 20

  A. Ibrahimovic

  90’ + 2’

• 37

  A. Pavlesic

• 42

  J. Musiala

  51’

  56’, 90’ + 1’

• 26

  S. Ulreich

• 8

  L. Goretzka

  71’

  84’

• 41

  J. Kusi-Asare

• 27

  K. Laimer

  90’ + 2’

• 15

  E. Dier

• 11

  K. Coman

  71’, 90’ + 2’

Manager

• Vincent Kompany

HDH

-Line up

• 1

  K. Mueller

• 19

  J. Foehrenbach

• 23

  O. Traore

• 4

  T. Siersleben

• 6

  P. Mainka (C)

• 5

  B. Gimber

  78’

• 20

  L. Kerber

  64’

• 33

  L. Maloney

• 3

  J. Schoeppner

  71’

• 10

  P. Wanner

  65’

• 17

  M. Honsak

  50’

  79’

Substitutes

• 30

  N. Theuerkauf

• 14

  M. Breunig

  64’

• 8

  L. Scienza

  79’

  85’

• 31

  S. Conteh

  65’

• 27

  T. Keller

• 22

  V. Eicher

• 39

  N. Dorsch

  71’

  85’

• 21

  A. Beck

  78’

• 2

  M. Busch

Manager

• Frank Schmidt

Bayern Munich team news

For the hosts, the absence of Harry Kane, sidelined until late December, could see Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, and Kingsley Coman operating just behind veteran Thomas Muller in attack.

Midfield dynamo Joao Palhinha remains unavailable until January, paving the way for a likely double pivot of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in the engine room.

At the back, head coach Vincent Kompany may deploy a defensive quartet of Raphael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, and Alphonso Davies, with captain Manuel Neuer guarding the goal as he avoids serving his suspension in league play.

FC Heidenheim team news

On the visitors' side, Heidenheim faces injury concerns in midfield, with Julian Niehues and Luka Janes doubtful. Forward Marvin Pieringer remains sidelined long-term, with his return from an Achilles tendon injury expected no earlier than February 2025.

Manager Frank Schmidt is likely to opt for a midfield trio of Niklas Dorsch, Lennard Maloney, and Jan Schoppner, shielding center-backs Patrick Mainka and Benedikt Gimber.

Up front, Paul Wanner, Mikkel Kaufmann, and Leo Scienza are poised to spearhead the visitors’ attack as they search for an unlikely upset against the league leaders.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

FCB

Last 3 matches

HDH

2

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• FC Heidenheim

  3

  -

  2

  Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich

  4

  -

  2

  FC Heidenheim

• Bayern Munich

  5

  -

  4

  FC Heidenheim

11

Goals scored

9

Games over 2.5 goals

3/3

Both teams scored

3/3

Standings

Useful links

• Bundesliga news
• Bayern Munich team page
• FC Heidenheim team page
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