Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt - Bundesliga: TV channel, live streams, how to watch and prediction

After securing a not-so-pretty Champions League victory in midweek, Bayern Munich return to home comforts on Saturday as they host mid-table Darmstadt in the Bundesliga.

While Bayern have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the 2023/24 season, there's a feeling of not all being well in Thomas Tuchel's camp. They produced an atypical Bayern performance away at Galatasaray on Tuesday night, but a late rally saw them run out 3-1 victors.

Tuchel's men will now be expected to put Darmstadt to the sword in Bavaria this weekend and keep pace with early pace-setters Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart. Darmstadt sit 12th in the Bundesliga, but they've conceded the joint-most number of goals in the division,

Here's 90min's preview of Bayern's upcoming domestic fixture.

What time does Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt kick-off?

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Saturday 28 October
• Kick-off Time: 14:30 BST / 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT
• Referee: Martin Petersen

Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt H2H Record (Last Five Games)

• Bayern Munich: 5 wins
• Darmstadt: 0 wins
• Draws: 0

• Last meeting: Bayern Munich 1-0 Darmstadt (6 May 2017 - Bundesliga)

Current form (all competitions)

• Bayern Munich: DWWWW
• Darmstadt: LWWWL

How to watch Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt on TV and live stream

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Bayern Munich team news

Tuchel took a youthful squad to Istanbul in the week as a result of several senior absences, but there's a major return in goal for the visit of Darmstadt.

Manuel Neuer, out of action for almost a year, is back between the sticks for his first appearance under Thomas Tuchel, replacing the deputising Sven Ulreich who drops out of the squad altogether.

Leon Goretzka broke his wrist in the win over Mainz and will miss the next few weeks, while Raphael Guerreiro endured an injury setback over the international break. Serge Gnabry also misses out with a lack of match fitness, joining Dayot Upamecano (hamstring) on the sidelines.

Bayern Munich confirmed lineup vs Darmstadt

Bayern lineup vs Darmstadt (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Laimer; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane.

Bayern Munich vs Darmstadt score prediction

While the underlying stats suggest the visitors have been somewhat unfortunate to concede as many as they have, Bayern will be facing up against a porous defence on Saturday.

Tuchel set out his side to cede possession and hit Galatasaray on the counter in midweek, but Bayern will return to more familiar principles in this one. They'll seek to dominate from the outset, and while the visitors could have a sniff or two in front of goal, this should be a comfortable home win.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-1 Darmstadt

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