Our prediction for this Germany Super Cup match:
Bayern Munich
Match Time & Date:
12/08/2023
11:45 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Leipzig
All eyes will be on Allianz Arena when Bayern Munich and Leipzig square off against each other in the German Super Cup on Saturday. The Bavarians were more than fortunate to win the Bundesliga trophy last term, with Borussia Dortmund dropping two points in a 2-2 draw with Mainz in the decider and, no doubt, Thomas Tuchel’s men are eyeing a more successful domestic campaign this time out. Sadio Mane is no longer part of the team and given Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Muller’s injuries, Serge Gnabry is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts. This game comes too early for big-money signing Harry Kane.
The Red Bulls, on the other hand, made a number of changes to the squad in the summer transfer window, with all Lois Openda, Xavi Simons, and Fabio Carvalho joining the club, while Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Christopher Nkunku opted for new adventures with diverse European clubs, in a quest to explore fresh opportunities that extended beyond their time at the Red Bulls. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Leipzig new recruits should need time to adapt to the new surroundings.
Highlighted Player (Leroy Sane):
Leroy Sane began his senior career at Schalke 04. The pacey winger, who is capable of playing as attacking midfielder as well, made his debut for die Knappen on 20 April, 2014 against Stuttgart. Sane came as a substitute in the second half of the match, replacing Max Mayer 13 minutes before the final whistle.
He scored 11 goals in 47 league appearances for Schalke and on 2 August, 2016 he signed a deal with big-spending Premier League side Manchester City. The former Schalke footballer joined the Citizens on a five-year deal for a fee of £37 million. Sane was born in Essen on 11 January, 1996, but his father is Senegalese.
Souleymane Sane used to play for the Senegalese national football team in the past, while his mother Regina Weber was a rhythmic gymnast. Speaking of his international career, Leroy Sane has 6 caps for Germany U21 and he made his debut for the senior team on 13 November, 2015 in a 2-0 loss to France.
Highlighted Team (Leipzig):
Leipzig are a professional football club founded in 2009. Die Bullen (The Bulls) were unbeaten in the 2012/2013 Regionalliga Nordost and, as a result, they secured promotion to the 3. Liga. After finishing the 2013/2014 as 3rd. Liga campaign in second place in the standings, Leipzig were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga and they competed in the German second tier for two seasons.
Despite suffering a loss to Karlsruher on the last day of the 2015/2016 round in the 2. Bundesliga campaign, die Bullen secured promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time ever. Leipzig play their home games at Red Bull Arena (42,959) and it has to be noted that the stadium was opened in 1954.
Die Bullen wear white shirts and red shorts while their away kit is blue and yellow. Ralph Hasenhuttl was appointed as the team’s manager at the end of the 2015/2016 season and you should know that the likes of Ralf Rangnick, Achim Beierlorzer, Alexander Zorniger, Peter Pacult, Tomas Oral and Tino Vogel were in charge of the team in the past as well.
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