The games continue to come thick and fast for FC Bayern Women as they follow Monday’s dominant display, but ultimately only one point, against Eintracht Frankfurt with a visit to Freiburg in the Google Pixel Bundesliga on Friday. Alexander Straus’s team come into Matchday 9 level with Wolfsburg at the top of the table on 19 points and with the chance to lay down an early marker this weekend. Kick-off at the Dreisamstadion is at 6.30pm CET. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game in our preview.
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Bayern were the better side against Frankfurt on Monday, with Pernille Harder heading in the opener from a corner, but they were unable to extend the advantage despite a string of chances. The visitors then took one of theirs in the second half at the FC Bayern Campus to snatch a 1-1 draw.
It’s all pointing towards an exciting encounter on Friday, given the Munich and Freiburg Frauen are among the league’s most dangerous teams from set pieces. Bayern top that standing with eight resulting goals, followed closely by their hosts with seven. The Bundesliga’s two best providers also go head-to-head, with Klara Bühl and Selina Vobian both boasting five assists each.
Opponent: Freiburg
Freiburg sit sixth in the table after eight rounds of fixtures this season. They were beaten 3-0 by Wolfsburg last time out, meaning they have a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats in 2024/25. Theresa Merk’s team have lost just once at home.
Team news
Bayern head to Freiburg still without long-term absentees Lena Oberdorf (cruciate ligament), Katharina Naschenweng (knee) and Franziska Kett (ankle). As things stand, Sydney Lohmann (knee) and Jovana Damnjanovic (after-effects of a collision against Wolfsburg) will also miss out again. Goalkeeper Mala Grohs is back in the squad after her tonsil operation. Giulia Gwinn is also fit after going off with an injury against Frankfurt.
Pre-match quotes
Alexander Straus: “Freiburg have definitely stepped things up compared to last season. They have a good team and also a few new players, who have strengthened them. They’ve had good games but also some where they lacked some luck. Freiburg are capable of playing tight games. Greater competition is exciting for the league, and Freiburg are doing their bit there. But we obviously want to take three points from everywhere.”
Carolin Simon: “Despite the intense period of the season and the pressure in different competitions, we need to keep our motivation and the enjoyment factor high. I think we’ve managed that very well so far. We always need to be aware that every opponent can take points off us. Regardless of who it’s against, we need to give our all for 90 minutes and perform. We’ve prepared well for Freiburg and are looking forward to showing that tomorrow.”
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