The Bavarians have won the mega competition two times

The Bundesliga side Bayern Munich are all set to take on the New Zealand Regional Leagues’ Auckland City in the group stage fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 edition.

The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the TQL Stadium. Both sides reside in Group C and will be looking to begin things on a positive note.

Bayern Munich won a silverware title in the 2024-25 season after their Bundesliga win, and they are now eyeing winning another title, and that too, on the global stage. The Bundesliga giants have quality in their squad. They have added Jonathan Tah to their squad, which is likely to strengthen their defence.

Tom Bischof has also joined the squad. The Bavarians are on a positive run of form and will trouble their opposition.

Auckland City have a big challenge to face as they take on the Bundesliga giants in their first match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Even though they secured positive outcomes in their last three games, it will not be easy for them to face Bayern Munich.

These teams are going to face each other for the first time. It will be interesting to see which side will come out on top.

Match Facts

• Auckland City are on a three-match winning run.
• Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last seven games.
• This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Injury and Team News

Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae are injured hence will not be in action for Bayern Munich. Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito were kept out of the travelling squads due to their injuries.

Auckland City will have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Tah, Stanisic, Gurreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Coman; Kane.

Auckland City predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Tracey (GK); Lagos, Mitchell, Den Heijer, Lobo; Manuel, Ilich, Lee; Bevan, De Vries, Tade.