Bayern Munich Aim to Extend Bundesliga Lead at St. Pauli
Bayern Munich, the reigning Bundesliga champions, are poised to extend their lead at the top of the table when they visit promoted St. Pauli on Saturday. A victory would put them six points clear of RB Leipzig, who face Borussia Moenchengladbach later that day.
Bayern’s dominance this season has been evident in their unbeaten record and their impressive goal-scoring form. In their last four Bundesliga matches, they have netted 16 goals without conceding. This resurgence has been attributed to the arrival of Vincent Kompany as manager, who has instilled a renewed sense of confidence and tactical discipline in the team.
Leipzig’s recent 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund has given Bayern the opportunity to widen the gap at the summit. The Bavarians are also buoyed by the return of Jamal Musiala, who has added a new dimension to their attack with his aerial prowess.
St. Pauli, on the other hand, will be determined to make a statement against the league leaders. Despite losing their coach, Fabian Huerzeler, they have remained solid defensively, conceding only 11 goals this season. They will look to emulate their performance against Leipzig in September, where they held the Saxons to a goalless draw.
Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen will face last-placed Bochum, while Mainz host Dortmund. On Sunday, third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt will travel to Stuttgart, who finished as runners-up last season.
