Bayern Munich would be very keen to replicate their terrific European form, that saw them create a European record for a 2-leg victory by the aggregate score of 12-1.

Klinsmann could have been near the sack should he have not got those victories under their belt and it is hard to understand how a team with such talented players and such great form struggle in their domestic league.

A victory here will help them close a 4 point magin that they have against Hertha Berlin who face a moderately tough task against Bayer Leverkusen.

Lukas Podolski, while showing on the outside he is really upset at Bayern and wants to get the move away from Munich, still shows the world what an impresive talent he is with 2 impressive goals in mid-week.

Klinsmann will continue to miss Luca Toni who will be out with injury as well as Borowski and Altintop, but will welcome back inspirational midfielder Frank Ribery.

Bochum on the other hand who have a decent home record and more importantly have notched up 3 home wins on the trot, are facing numerous injury problems with the likes of Maltritz, Yahia, Klimowicz, Shinji Ono, Mavraj and Schroder , which puts major doubts on them securing a result especially with Bayern's recent form.

Bayern to win bu medium stakes, because it could just be refunded.