How to watch Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim; Bundesliga broadcast

The Bayern Munich vs. Heidenheim match will air live on ESPN+ Plus on Saturday, December 7, starting at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT. From Allianz Arena, league leaders Bayern Munich aim to assert dominance after a draw against Dortmund, while Heidenheim looks to surprise in this crucial match for their fight at the bottom of the table. Discover how the teams are performing, their possible lineups, and predictions.

Bayern Munich, leading the Bundesliga with 30 points in 12 matches, comes into this match as the clear favorite. Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern has shown consistent strength, though their recent 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup exposed challenges in knockout matches.

In their most recent league match, Bayern drew 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund in a high-intensity encounter where they missed key offensive chances. Before that, they secured a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, solidifying their group-stage dominance. Bayern has also recorded decisive Bundesliga wins like 3-0 against Augsburg and 4-0 over Stuttgart, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess. With only eight goals conceded in the league, Bayern seeks to maintain their unbeaten home record.

Heidenheim, in 16th place with just 10 points, is enduring a challenging Bundesliga season. Their recent 4-0 defeat to Frankfurt highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, especially against counterattacking teams.

In international play, Heidenheim lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the Europa Conference League, virtually eliminating them from the next phase. Recent Bundesliga results include a 5-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen and a 3-1 defeat to Wolfsburg, characterized by defensive errors and lackluster creativity. However, their sole recent victory was against Hearts in the Conference League with a 2-0 scoreline, showing flashes of midfield quality. Despite their struggles, Heidenheim will attempt to pull off an upset in a historically difficult venue.

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