It’s back to business for Bayern. After a quiet summer following their Club World Cup run, Vincent Kompany’s men are finally stepping into pre-season with a clash against Lyon at the Allianz Arena.
For Lyon, this isn’t just a friendly; it’s their fifth preseason game. Sharp, settled, and finding rhythm, they’ll look to push a Bayern side that’s still finding its legs.Both sides come in with different energies, but the stakes are similar: build chemistry, test systems, and spark confidence before the real season begins.
Bayern Munich vs Lyon Key Stats
Head-to-head: Bayern 4 wins, Lyon 1 win, 1 draw
Bayern have scored 7 goals in their last 3 matches against Lyon
Bayern’s home advantage gives them a 53% edge in attack and defense metrics
What to Expect From Both Teams
Bayern Munich are entering this game straight off their Club World Cup run. Vincent Kompany is still moulding his squad, but with new signings like Luis Díaz and Paul Wanner there’s excitement in attack. This is their first test of the summer; expect some rust, but also glimpses of explosive play in the final third.
Lyon, meanwhile, are already in rhythm. Four preseason games in, they’ve built sharpness and confidence. Georges Mikautadze is in form with two goals in his last two. With Tolisso running the midfield and a more settled backline, they won’t sit back. Lyon will try to take advantage of Bayern’s early-season looseness.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)🔴⚪️: Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane
Lyon (4-3-3)🔴🔵: Descamps (GK); Mata, Kluivert, Niakhate, Abner; Akouokou, Matic, Tessmann; Mikautadze, Rodríguez, Fofana
Matchups & Players to Watch
Luis Díaz Debut watch: The Colombian winger has joined from Liverpool and is set to be a key threat. His pace and dribbling will test Lyon’s full-backs, especially Mata.
Georges Mikautadze: Lyon’s in-form forward has two goals in his last two games. He’s sharp, confident, and will be their main outlet on the counter.
Kane vs Niakhate: Harry Kane thrives on space, and Lyon’s high line could give him room to operate. If Niakhate and co. aren’t alert, Kane could punish them.
