Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich stayed eight points clear of Wolfsburg at the top of the table with a 4-1 win at home to Köln last time out, and Pep Guardiola’s side should have no problem making it five in a row when they travel to play struggling Hannover on Saturday -- a team against whom the Bavarians have scored an astonishing 28 goals in their last six meetings.
Hannover 96 vs. Bayern Munich 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream
Bayern should record their fifth consecutive Bundesliga win away at struggling Hannover on Saturday.
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Hannover have been really struggling for form of late, and haven’t won a competitive match yet this year. That has seen them slip down into the bottom half, and they find themselves just four points clear of the bottom three as rapidly head towards the end of the season. Anything other than a defeat would come as a surprise for Tayfun Korkut’s men.
Key player - Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
In a team of stars, it’s pretty difficult to pick a stand-out player. However, one man who will always cause problem for opposing defences is Thomas Müller, whose brilliance lies in the intelligence of his movement. Whether it’s up front, out wide or in the hole, he’ll always find the space to do damage.
Key matchup - Arjen Robben vs. Miiko Albornoz
There’s little doubt that the player least looking forward to this match is Hannover left-back Miiko Albornoz, who has the unenviable task of trying to keep Arjen Robben quiet. The Dutch winger may well be coming towards the latter years of his career, though he’s enjoying quite possibly his best season ever. He’s scored 17 league goals and created a hatful more -- good luck with that, Miiko.
Hannover 96 injuries and suspensions
Out: Andre Hoffman, Markus Miller (knee), Lars Stindl (suspended). In doubt: None.
Bayern Munich injuries and suspensions
Out: Thiago Alcântara, Javi Martínez (knee), Philipp Lahm (ankle). In doubt: None.
Hannover are expected to still be without young midfielder Andre Hoffmann and backup goalkeeper Markus Miller, while midfielder Lars Stindl is suspended. Bayern shouldn’t have any new injuries, though will still be without long-term absentees Thiago Alcântara, Javi Martínez and Philipp Lahm.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. local
Venue: HDI-Arena, Hannover, Germany
TV: GOLTV (U.S. and Canada), MyGermanTV + (U.S.), Sky Bundesliga 3/HD (Germany)
Online: Fubo TV (U.S.), Sky Go (Germany)
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