Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday for their final match before the Bundesliga’s winter break with a nine-point lead and on a run of 13 wins in 14 games in all competitions.
Here are five things to look out for in this weekend’s Bundesliga action.
Lewandowski on fire
Robert Lewandowski is a good bet for more goals in Stuttgart.
The Poland striker has 21 goals in all competitions and scored in 12 of Bayern’s 16 league games this season.
Bayern must brush off fatigue and rediscover some creativity after Wednesday’s lacklustre 1-0 win over last-place Cologne when Lewandowski showed quick reactions to hit a second-half winner.
He still looks fresh despite already playing 24 games, but Bayern need to buy an under-study, reportedly they plan to sign Hoffenheim’s Sandro Wagner before the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
In Stuttgart, Bayern should have Sven Ulreich back in goal after recovering from a groin injury even though understudy Tom Starke, 36, has kept clean sheets in their last two games.
Five things to look out for in the Bundesliga
