Kaiserslautern (4-4-2)
Trapp; Dick, Amedick, Rodnei, Jessen; Kirch, Tiffert, Petsos, Ilicevic; Sukuta-Pasu, Shechter
Marco Kurz will have the core of his first-choice team fully fit to play against their rivals. Loanees Lucas and Dorge Kouemaha have been ruled out of the action, as have long-term casualties Gal Vermouth, Adam Nemec and Jan Simunek.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Rafinha, Boateng, Badstuber, Lahm; Gustavo, Schweinsteiger; Muller, Kroos, Ribery; Gomez
Arjen Robben was forced to withdraw from Jupp Heynckes' squad on Friday due to an inflammation of the pubic bone. The coach is expected to welcome Rafinha back into his starting line-up after the Brazilian was rested in midweek, meaning that Jerome Boateng will slide into a central defensive role, replacing Daniel Van Buyten.
DID YOU KNOW?
Kaiserslautern have only lost one of their last eight competitive games (five wins, two draws).
Marco Kurz's side have lost more games (45) and conceded more goals (168) against Bayern than against any other BL team.
'Lautern have won only one of their last 16 meetings with Bayern, losing 11 (four draws).
Bayern Munich have only lost one of their last 12 BL games (nine wins, two draws).
The Bavarians' defeat to Kaiserslautern (0-2) in the first half of last season was the only one in all competitions against the Red Devils since April 1999.
The German record champions have scored 36 goals in their last 12 BL games, an average of three per game, and did not allow their opponents more than one goal in any of these games.
Prediction
The hosts will play defensively in a bid to frustrate their opponents, but unlike last year, Bayern can expect to contain their counter-attack. The Bavarians have not always ad the prettiest results this season, but have been effective. And, in all likelihood, they will be able to grind out another win in what will be a very hostile atmosphere.
Editor's Prediction
1. FCK 0-1 Bayern Munich 
