Defending champions Bayern had no mercy and thrashed Schalke 04 8-0 at the Allianz Arena in the opening game of the 2020-21 Bundesliga season. Yet again, the team from Munich managed to score eight goals in one game, as they did in the historic 8-2 victory over Barcelona for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, in August.
This time, the victim was Schalke 04, who will need to recover quickly from the disappointing result and start thinking about their next Bundesliga game. Check out all the goals from Saturday's game and game highlights.
Bayern vs Schalke 04 Match Preview
Bayern will face Schalke 04 today, September 18, 2020, at 2:30 (ET) in the opening round of the 2020-21 Bundesliga season. Here, you will find everything you want to know about this exciting soccer game to be played at the Allianz Arena, such as: predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch the game.
This will be their 101st Bundesliga meeting. Bayern have been the absolute favorites, having won 54 of those; Schalke have managed 18 victories, and 28 ended in a draw.
The last five games between the two sides brought us 15 goals in total. It promises to be an even more exciting clash at the beginning of the new Bundesliga season.
Bayern vs Schalke 04: Match Information
Date: Friday, September 18, 2020
Time: 2:30 (ET)
Location: Allianz Arena, Munich
Bayern vs Schalke 04: Storylines
Schalke 04 managed to finish 12th last season with eight points above the relegation zone, securing another top-flight season. This season, they would surely look to upset some firm favorite sides and what would be a better start for them than do it against the 2019-20 Bundesliga champions.
Meanwhile, the Bavarians would, undoubtfully, aim for a back-to-back title this term. Compared to the squad that took the crown a couple of months ago, they haven't made any significant changes. We all know the saying "Never change a winning team".
Hansi Flick's outfit lured Leroy Sane from Manchester City this summer and Alexander Nubel from their Friday opponents. Nubel became the 13th player to have left Schalke 04 for Bayern in history.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Bayern vs Schalke 04 in USA
The 2020-2021 Bundesliga opener game between Bayern vs Schalke 04, played on Friday 18, at the Allianz Arena in Munich will be broadcasted on ESPN Deportes+, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, ESPN in the United States.
Bayern vs Schalke 04: Predictions And Odds
The bookmakers see Bayern as the winner of the game. They have given them -835 odds to win the game. The away team Schalke 04 have +1700 odds, while a tie would result in a +850 payout.
| DraftKings | |
| Bayern | -835 |
| Tie | +850 |
| Schalke 04 | +1700 |
* Odds via DraftKings
