Playing slow in the first half, stormy in the second half, especially from 60' onwards, and the 0-0 draw against Hertha became 4-0 for Bayern.

Back to action for the Bavarians with a significant victory in Berlin, which also placed them 2nd in the standings. Muller and Perisic were the best players in the game.

Odriozola may be in the first eleven, as the Spaniard has impressed Flick with his performance in training, so Pavar will be on the centre of defense, in an area where Bayern urgently needs help.

Kimmich (defender, 17/1) is back. Hernández returned to training (defender, 6/0), but he is not ready to be in the first eleven. In addition, Coman (attacking midfielder, 12/1), Martinez (midfielder, 11/0), and Sule(defender, 8/0) are still in the injury list.

Entirely convincing, Schalke dominated Gladbach 2-0. They could have scored from the first half but they were stopped by the skilled goalkeeper Zomer.

David Wagner's team was just as good in the second half. The presence of the newcomer Gregoric did give Schalke other dimensions and opportunities in the offensive line.

The attacking midfielder Arith (17/6) did not play against Borussia, but is now available. Unless defender Kabak is back (13/3), the newcomer Todibo will debut.

McKenniey returned earlier than expected (defensive midfielder, 13/0). Goalkeeper Nubel is definitely out till the end of the season, Sane (defender, 10/2), and Stambouli are in the injury list (defender, 9/0).

The two teams have faced each other 106 times. Bayern has 59 wins, while Schalke has won 19 times, and 28 matches ended in a draw.

In the first round, Bayern beat Schalke away 0-3. The match took place on 24/08/2019.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 1.16 – 8.50 – 13.00
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.28 (Over) – 3.75 (Under)
• Draw No Bet: 1.05 (Bayern Munich) – 11.00 (FC Schalke 04)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.75(Yes) –  2.00 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 1.50 – 3.25 – 9.00

*bet365 odds as offered at  25/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.or

Robert Lewandowski is a goal machine for Bayern. He has already scored 20 goals in 18 games! His performance is unbelievable.
The Austrian attacking midfielder, Gregoritsch was impressive in his first game with Schalke. He can add important elements to the atacking way of the "Royals Blue".