Bayern deserve credit for their performance. When Holstein Kiel scored their first goal in the 62nd minute, Bayern were already leading 4-0. The final result didn't truly show how dominant the winners were, as Steven Skrzybski scored two goals in second - half stoppage time.

Vincent Kompany might be worried about his team's defensive performances in the last few weeks. His side has conceded 10 goals in the past five games across all competitions.

Nevertheless, the Bavarians have been outstanding in the attacking third this season. They've scored 62 goals in only 20 league matches. They're on course to score 105 times, which would be more than in any league season since 1964 - 65.

Though the hosts are first in the top flight, Kompany has come under pressure for his team's performances in Europe, with the club needing to win a playoff tie against Celtic to advance to the Champions League round of 16 this month.

Despite being somewhat more vulnerable defensively of late, Bayern have still won seven of their last eight games, triumphed in their past six Bundesliga fixtures and beat Werder Bremen 5-0 on September 21.

The Bavarians have only been defeated once in 20 matches at Allianz Arena – winning 17 and drawing two – and have won in each of their last six at home.

Though opponents Werder Bremen beat Mainz last time out, the win was overshadowed by their two red cards, with centre-backs Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl dismissed in second-half stoppage time after receiving second yellows.

Manager Ole Werner was also sent off, but he will be pleased by his side's performance given they created four big chances compared to Mainz' one.

The Green-Whites' victory saw them keep their first clean sheet in six games, but their record of 36 goals conceded in the Bundesliga is the worst among teams in the top 14.

Werner's side have struggled for wins in recent weeks considering they lost two and drew two of the four games prior to their victory against Mainz.

The visitors' form on the road is mixed, with the team losing three, drawing one and winning two of their past six away fixtures.

Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies signed a new contract on Tuesday, ending speculation that he could join Real Madrid in the summer, but he is expected to be sidelined until March due to a hamstring injury.

Raphael Guerreiro is likely to start on the left side of defence, and he may flank centre-backs Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae considering Hiroki Ito is injured.

Striker Harry Kane is certain to start up front, and he could be supported by a forward line consisting of Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman.

As for Werder Bremen, they may field a back three featuring Amos Pieper, Milos Veljkovic and Anthony Jung given Julian Malatini has been ruled out.

Midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt is not likely to appear in the starting lineup until March, so perhaps Jens Stage and Senne Lynen will play on Friday.

Andre Silva was signed on loan from RB Leipzig in the January window, and he could start up front considering Keke Topp is out due to an ankle injury.

Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:

Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Palhinha; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane

Werder Bremen possible starting lineup:

Zetterer; Pieper, Veljkovic, Jung; Weiser, Stage, Lynen, Kabore; Schmid, Ducksch; Silva