File photo of Bayern Munich players after a sorry loss to Arsenal in the Champions League. (Photo : Getty Images)
Defending champions and current league leaders Bayern Munich (13-1-1, 40 points) will look to bounce back from their disappointing first loss in the 2015-2016 Bundesliga in this game against last season's 2. Bundesliga winners FC Ingolstadt 04 (5-5-5, 20 points) at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, December 12th.
Bayern was recently dealt its first defeat in the current season by streaking squad Borussia Monchengladbach, 3-1, at the Stadion im Borussia-Park last Saturday, as reported by SkySports.
Defender Oscar Wendt opened the scoring 11 minutes before the halftime break before midfielder Lars Stindl and defender Fabian Johnson added two more at the 66th and 68th minutes to bury the Bavarians, 3-0.
It was a tough night for Pep Guardiola's squad with midfielder Franck Ribery scoring a late consolation goal nine minutes before full-time to surrender a game for the first time this season.
Meanwhile, newly-promoted Ingolstadt settled for a 1-1 draw against cellar-dweller Hoffenheim at the Audi Sportpark also last Saturday, as per Sports Mole.
Die Schanzer's Brazilian winger Roger netted the opening goal in the second half six minutes after the hour mark, but Die Kraichgauer striker Mark Uth was able to find the back of the net in injury time to save the point for Hoffenheim in the overall standings.
The prediction is a 3-0 romp for Bayern Munich. It's easy to anticipate that Der FCB will be coming back strong after a painful and rare defeat. Ingolstadt is just unfortunate to be the side they will be facing on Saturday.
Bayern Munich starting lineup (4-3-3 formation): Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Benatia, Rafinha; Vidal, Alonso, Martinez; Müller, Lewandowski, Coman
Ingolstadt starting lineup (4-3-3 formation): Ozcan; Levels, Matip, Hubner, Bauer; Gross, Roger, Morales; Lex, Hinterseer, Leckie
