7’ — A competent referee? Feels like a breath of fresh air. Alphonso Davies got clipped in that play in case you didn’t see it.

Kickoff! — Come on, Bayern!

Interesting news: no Kim Min-jae in the lineup at all.

Lineups are out!

Manuel Neuer recovers in time to start this match, while Alphonso Davies marks a third consecutive league start. Konrad Laimer starts on the bench for today.

Bayern Munich has seen their form slip up a bit, as seen in the defeat to Augsburg followed by a draw to Hamburg. With Borussia Dortmund closing the gap, the Bavarians must win this match against Hoffenheim. It won’t be easy as Die Kraichgauer are third in the league and have the second-best attack behind Bayern.

Bayern reportedly has a fully fit squad which will come as welcome news to Vincent Kompany who cannot afford to have his team lose a bit of control, especially during the part of the season where seasons are normally decided.

Match Info

Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026

Time: 5:30 PM Local time | 11:30 AM EST | 8:30 AM PST

TV/streaming: ESPN+, Find Your Country

Prediction

Bayern wins 4-2 with goals from Harry Kane (x2), Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry off the bench. Andrej Kramarić scores twice because he’s that kind of player.

It’s Bayern time

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