VfL Osnabrück to host Bayern Munich in DFB-Pokal first round at Bremer Brücke on Sept. 2, 2026
VfL Osnabrück will meet Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke Stadium in the first round of the DFB-Pokal 2026-27 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in a tie that pits a struggling 2. Bundesliga side against a Bayern team on a winning run. The preview notes Osnabrück enter under pressure while Bayern arrive off positive results earlier in the season.
Osnabrück have started their campaign poorly, with the article stating they “faced back-to-back defeats in their opening game of the new Bundesliga 2 campaign” and that their overall performances “have not been up to the mark.” The club is described as lacking quality players and Timo Schultz’s squad will be expected to adopt a calm, composed approach against the Bavarians.
Bayern Munich’s buildup to the Cup tie is framed as encouraging in the preview: the club “defeated Borussia Dortmund and clinched the German Super Cup,” and the Vincent Kompany-led side is said to have “dominated proceedings” in their opening Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart. The article adds Bayern will be eager to secure another win.
The preview singles out VfL Osnabrück’s 29-year-old right wing-back as a key figure, saying he “is going to be an important aspect of the squad” and “can be a serious threat on the left flank as well.” Patrick Kammerbauer is mentioned specifically as a player who “can build up crucial plays for his side and is also capable of scoring goals.”
On Bayern’s side, Michael Olise is reported to be carrying a goal-scoring run in the Bundesliga and is expected to aim to contribute in the cup, with the article noting he “can establish good control in the midfield and is also a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the final third.” The preview lists absences: Jonathan Wensing “might have to sit out due to a lack of fitness,” Jamal Musiala “is still recovering from his temporary, treatable absence seizures and will not be in action for Bayern Munich,” and “Serge Gnabry will also sit out due to his thigh injury.”
Projected lineups provided in the preview are reproduced exactly: Krumrey (GK); Fabinski, Müller, Wiemann; Kammerbauer, Wagner, Jacobsen, Badjie; Beck, Munst; Meißner Urbig (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Diaz; Saibari.
Broadcast information listed in the article notes coverage in Germany on Das Erste, Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Top Event and Sky Sport Mix, and in the UK on Premier Sports Player and Premier Sports 2. The preview also states that “Fans in some regions can also experience this fixture via the official YouTube Channel of the German Football.” The article includes the promotional tweet: 📌 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒖𝒑: Osnabrück in the DFB-Pokal 🏆On Wednesday night, let’s get to work! 👊 pic.twitter.com/nkIbEasOia
The preview concludes that, “Despite being the hosts, VfL Osnabrück are going to struggle out there due to their current run of form. Bayern Munich, with their superior squad quality, will most likely dominate the tempo. The Bavarians might emerge victorious in their upcoming DFB Pokal contest.” The first-round fixture will be played on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with kick-off at 12:15 AM IST on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Bremer Brücke Stadium in Osnabrück, Germany; fans in India are told they can watch live on the FanCode app and website. For more updates, the article directs readers: follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.