After the final round of international fixtures for 2014 FC Bayern return to domestic action with the first of eight games in less than a month before the winter break as they entertain TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Markus Gisdol’s side have started the season encouragingly, h maintaining their free-scoring approach while tightening up considerably in defence. In all, it makes for an open and interesting contest between the Bundesliga’s highest and third-highest goalscoring units.

Last season the encounter at the Allianz Arena would produce a goal-packed encounter, with the visitors coming back from 3-1 down to snatch a point in a dramatic 3-3 draw.