Elversberg vs Bayern Munich: Bundesliga Match Preview

SV Elversberg face their biggest test of the early Bundesliga season when they welcome defending champions Bayern Munich to the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde on Sunday, September 13. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM CEST (9:00 PM IST).

Elversberg have made a dream start to life in the Bundesliga, winning their opening two matches. Their latest success was a thrilling 4–3 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, leaving the newly promoted side surprisingly above Bayern in the early table.

Bayern, meanwhile, dropped their first points of the campaign in a goalless draw with Schalke. Vincent Kompany's team will be determined to respond, especially after their impressive 5–0 Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt in midweek. Harry Kane and Michael Olise will again be central to Bayern's attacking threat.

Match Details

Match Detail	Information
Competition	Bundesliga – Matchday 3
Match	Elversberg vs Bayern Munich
Date	September 13, 2026
Kick-off	5:30 PM CEST / 9:00 PM IST
Venue	Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde
Elversberg Manager	Vincent Wagner
Bayern Manager	Vincent Kompany

Key Players

Elversberg: Lukas Pinckert, Fisnik Asllani, Robin Fellhauer

Bayern Munich: Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Joshua Kimmich

Kane remains Bayern's biggest goal threat, while Olise and Díaz can cause problems from wide areas. Elversberg will need to remain compact while still finding opportunities to attack Bayern on the counter.

Team News

Bayern are expected to make some changes after their Champions League game. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlović and Jamal Musiala are among those unavailable, while Serge Gnabry remains a fitness doubt. Ismael Saibari, Tom Bischof and Nathaniel Brown could be given starting roles.

Elversberg's coach Vincent Wagner is available to be on the touchline after his previous suspension was overturned. His side are expected to approach the game positively rather than simply sit back.

What to Watch

Elversberg's confidence will be a major factor. They have already shown that they can score goals and compete against established Bundesliga teams, but Bayern will test their defensive organisation like nobody else so far.

For Bayern, the priority will be avoiding another slow start. If Kompany's side control possession and move the ball quickly, their individual quality should eventually create openings.

Who Has the Chance?

Elversberg deserve plenty of credit for their perfect start, and playing at home could make this a difficult afternoon for Bayern. However, the champions have significantly more experience and attacking quality.

Bayern should dominate possession and create the better chances, although Elversberg's recent form means this may not be as straightforward as many expect.

Prediction

Elversberg 1–4 Bayern Munich

Elversberg could make their mark on the scoreboard, but Bayern's attacking quality should ultimately be too much for the promoted side.