Bayern Munich face a Bundesliga clash with surprise package SV Elversberg. The match at the URSAPHARM-Arena marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs.
Vincent Kompany's team must prepare for a tough opponent. Newly promoted Elversberg started the 2026/27 season with a 3-2 home win against Bayer Leverkusen and a 4-3 away victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach. This perfect six-point start puts them ahead of Bayern in the table, who have four points after a 0-0 draw with Schalke 04. The anticipation for this fixture is correspondingly high.
How has Elversberg earned this matchup?
The promoted side has vastly exceeded expectations in the first two matchdays. The win in Mönchengladbach was particularly dramatic and cost coach Vincent Wagner his place on the touchline after he was sent off for two bookable offences. This fighting spirit makes Elversberg an unpredictable opponent for the record champions. For Bayern, it's their first away trip of the season to a newly promoted team, adding another layer of intrigue.
You can check the current table and all upcoming fixtures on our standings and fixtures pages.
What changes were made to the Bayern squad?
Bayern Munich reshaped their squad over the summer. Significant departures included experienced midfielders Leon Goretzka and Raphaël Guerreiro. New arrivals included defender Nathaniel Brown and midfielder Ismaël Saibari. Former technical director Michael Reschke commented on the overhaul, saying: "I believe Bayern Munich have done a good job of reshaping their squad this summer, even if that meant saying goodbye to some important players."
The full squad list is available on our squad page.
What did Kompany say about the last game?
Coach Vincent Kompany was disappointed but fair after the goalless draw with Schalke. "Every game has its own story. Today, unfortunately the story was that we couldn’t score. That takes nothing away from Schalke’s performance." the Belgian analyzed. The attack, led by striker Harry Kane, will now seek to rediscover its scoring touch against the newcomers. The defense must prepare for Elversberg's offensive threat, having already netted seven goals.
How is Bayern preparing for the historic duel?
Preparation is in full swing under CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and coach Kompany. The first-ever meeting with Elversberg is a genuine novelty in the Bundesliga calendar. For Munich, it's a must to halt the promoted side's run and move up the table themselves. The team travels to the Saarland with full focus on this task.
The match is scheduled for the third matchday of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. This information was originally reported by www.bavarianfootballworks.com.
