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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 28: Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

FC Bayern Munich faces 1. FC Heidenheim on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the iconic Allianz Arena. This Matchday 32 clash in the Bundesliga pits two sides with very different goals against each other.

Bayern has already wrapped up the league title and is now focused on maintaining form, while Heidenheim is fighting to stay in the division. With just a few games left, the stakes are clear, especially for the visitors who are battling against relegation pressure in what could be a defining weekend for their season.

How to Watch Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim Live

The match kicks off at 13:30 UTC, which is 15:30 CET in Germany.

In the United States, fans can stream the game live on ESPN+ and through the ESPN App.
In Germany, the match will be broadcast on Sky Sport Bundesliga.

International viewers can watch on platforms such as Viaplay in select European regions, Sony LIV in India, and OneFootball in supported markets.

Match Preview: Bayern in Control, Heidenheim Under Pressure

Bayern Munich comes into this fixture as the dominant side, having already secured the Bundesliga title. Under Vincent Kompany, the team has been relentless in attack, scoring a record 113 goals this season.

Even with the title secured, Bayern still has work to do. A Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain is on the horizon, which could influence team selection.

Heidenheim sits 18th with 22 points and is in a difficult position. With only three matches remaining, they are four points away from the relegation playoff spot. Every result now matters, and anything less than a win could leave them with little chance of survival.

Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim: Predicted Lineups

Rotation is expected from Bayern as they manage fitness ahead of their European clash.
FC Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):

Urbig; Laimer, Kim, Ito, Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Michael Olise, Ndiaye, Luis Díaz; Jackson.

Note: Harry Kane, Dayot Upamecano, and Jonathan Tah could be rested.
FC Heidenheim (4-3-3):

Ramaj; Busch, Mainka, Fohrenbach, Behrens; Schoppner, Dorsch, Beck; Pieringer, Zivzivadze, Dinkci.

Key Stats and Head-to-Head

Bayern has dominated this matchup in recent years. They have won five of the last six meetings between the two sides, including a 4–0 win in December 2025.

Every recent meeting has produced over 2.5 goals, showing a consistent pattern of high-scoring games.

Individually, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz are close to major milestones. Olise has 13 goals and 18 assists, while Díaz has 15 goals and 13 assists. Both are one contribution away from reaching the 14-goal and 14-assist mark in a single season.
Prediction

This looks like a difficult task for Heidenheim. Bayern’s depth and attacking strength give them a clear edge, even if some key players are rested.

Heidenheim will likely push forward out of necessity, but that could leave space for Bayern to exploit. A comfortable home win is expected, with Bayern likely to score multiple goals again.