The last duel between FC Bayern and Arminia Bielefeld was almost 11 and a half years ago. After their promotion, the East Westphalians will welcome the record champions to the Bielefelder Alm for the Bundesliga game on Saturday (6:30 pm CEST). fcbayern.com has compiled five interesting facts and figures ahead of the match between Bayern and Arminia.
1. Bayern lead the head-to-head
FC Bayern and Arminia Bielefeld have met 36 times so far. The Munich side have achieved 27 wins, with four draws and five defeats. In addition, FCB have scored more than twice as many goals as Arminia (75-35).
2. Five Bayern victories in a row
The last five league duels between FCB and Bielefeld have gone to the record champions, with a goal difference of 8-1. Bayern's last defeat against Arminia was over 14 years ago. On 16 September 2006, the men from Munich lost 2-1 at the Bielefelder Alm, also on Matchday 4.
3. FCB outstanding against newcomers
Bayern's record against newly promoted sides is particularly strong! In the past 43 games against newcomers to the league, the reds have won 40 times with two draws and one defeat. In addition, FCB have always scored - a total of 133 goals - an average of 3.1 per game!
4. Goal machine FC Bayern
Bayern have scored no fewer than 67 goals in their previous league games in 2020. In the past 64 games (since October 20, 2018), Munich have only failed to score twice and scored 189 goals - more than any other team in Europe's top five leagues in the same period.
5. Home power Bielefeld
Bielefeld are unbeaten in competitive games in their home stadium this calendar year (8 wins, 2 draws). In those eight victories Bielefeld haven't conceded a single goal. Arminia managed a 1-0 win against Köln in their first Bundesliga home game after promotion.
From Luca Toni to Franck Ribéry to Mehmet Scholl - here you can enjoy FC Bayern’s best goals against Arminia Bielefeld:
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