Bayern Munich will continue the defence of their Bundesliga title on Saturday when they visit the recently-promoted Schalke 04 at Veltins Arena.
Die Knappen topped the charts in last season's 2. Bundesliga to end their three-season exile from the top-flight, but their first game back in the Bundesliga ended in defeat and they are massive underdogs against an all-conquering Bayern side.
Vincent Kompany's side secured their 34th Bundesliga title emphatically last season as they broke their own Bundesliga goals record with five games to spare and the early signs suggest that they are set to push the envelope again this term.
Schalke 04 v Bayern Munich Tips Summary
Best Bet - Bayern Munich to win to nil @ 5/4
Alternative Bet - Michael Olise to score @ 21/20
Bet Builder - Bayern Munich over 2 goals, Michael Olise 2+ shots on target, Moussa Sylla 1+ shots on target & Konrad Laimer 2+ fouls committed @ 8/1
Schalke 04 v Bayern Munich Prediction
Best Bet: Bayern Munich to win to nil @ 5/4
Bayern have started the 2026/27 season with three straight wins in all competitions, beating Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup before thrashing Stuttgart in their Bundesliga opener and cruising past Osnabruck in the DFB Pokal.
They are yet to keep a clean sheet, but their first shutout of the campaign may come against a Schalke 04 side that began life back in the top-flight with a 3-0 drubbing at Augsburg.
Despite their lack of clean sheets, Die Bayern have only allowed their opponents a total of nine shots on target across three games and they have an exceptional record against Schalke.
They have won their last seven meetings with Die Knappen without conceding, racking up an aggregate scoreline of 29-0 in this period. They look set for another big win to continue the defence of their Bundesliga title.
Alternative Bet: Michael Olise to score @ 21/20
Harry Kane’s unparalleled goalscoring exploits since joining Bayern leave him as short as 4/11 to find the net on Saturday, but team-mate Michael Olise has been the standout player so far this season.
The 24-year-old has scored in all three of his appearances this season to take his tally to 45 Bayern goals since joining in 2024/25.
He has registered 62 combined goals and assists in 66 Bundesliga appearances and looks primed to add to his tally at the Veltins Arena.
Schalke 04 v Bayern Munich Bet Builder Tip
Bayern Munich over 2 goals
Michael Olise 2+ shots on target
Moussa Sylla 1+ shots on target
Konrad Laimer 2+ fouls committed
Pays 8/1
Bayern scored a record 122 Bundesliga goals last season and they began a fresh campaign with a four-goal haul against Stuttgart.
They have scored 11 goals in just three competitive outings this season and should be able to fill their boots against a Schalke 04 side that have shipped five in two.
Olise is already expected to have a hand in Die Bayern's goalscoring exploits and the Frenchman also tops the charts for shots taken and shots on target.
He has hit the target with nine of his 16 attempts this season and has had at least two shots on target in all three appearances.
Schalke's Moussa Sylla may find some partial success at the other end. He had four shots and two on target against Augsburg and had a massive five shots on target against Hallescher in the DFB Pokal, so he could trouble Manuel Neuer.
Konrad Laimer looks a good target in the fouls market. He committed three fouls in both the German Super Cup and their Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart and may be on track for a couple more on Saturday.
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Key Match Stats
Bayern Munich scored a record 122 Bundesliga goals last season
Michael Olise has scored in all three appearances this term
Bayern have allowed just nine shots on target in three games
Moussa Sylla has had seven shots on target in two appearances
Konrad Laimer has committed three fouls in both his starts this term
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