Bayern Munich v Hertha Berlin: Match Preview, Team News, Predicted XI

Bayern Munich v Hertha Berlin: Match Preview, Team News, Predicted XI | Bundesliga 2018-19

Modified Feb 23, 2019 09:53 GMT

Can Bayern Munich get level on points with Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin will face-off against each other for the second time this month, with Hertha travelling to the Allianz Arena to face the champions in a crucial Bundesliga fixture for the hosts, who would go level on points with league leaders Borussia Dortmund with a victory, at least for a few dozen hours.

The turn of the new year has been bright for the Bavarians as they have clawed their way back into the title race after Borussia Dortmund looked to have sealed the Bundesliga after a blistering start to the campaign. Niko Kovac's side have lost just once since their defeat to Borussia Dortmund in December.

Hertha find themselves in a tussle for the Europa league places with six teams including themselves vying for the spot. Pal Dardai and his men out of the DFB Pokal, the only route back into Europe will be by finishing at least sixth. Hertha Berlin have lost just once in the Bundesliga.

The reverse fixture ended with Hertha inflicting the first defeat of the season.

Let's take a look at the predicted line-ups and team news.

Team News

Bayern Munich

Corentin Tolisso is definitely out for the Bavarian giants with a knee injury while Jerome Boateng (illness), Leon Goretzka (ankle), Arjen Robben (thigh) and Mats Hummels (illness) are doubtful for the fixture.

Hertha Berlin

Pal Dardai has a long list on injuries, with Julius Kade (ankle), Derrick Luckassen (ankle), Marvin Plattenhardt (groin), Jordan Torunarigha (Achilies), Mathew Leckie and Peter Pekarik (calf) all ruled out, along with Javairo Dilrosun, who is struggling with match fitness.

Vedad Ibisevic is suspended for the fixture. Arne Maier is doubtful due to a knock.