Viking ready to welcome Bayern München to Lyse Arena

Viking host Bayern München at Lyse Arena on Tuesday night in the second round of the Champions League league phase. Morten Jensen's side meet Vincent Kompany's team, with kick-off at 9 PM local time. Viking arrive as Eliteserien leaders on 53 points.

A big night in Stavanger

Viking host Bayern München at Lyse Arena on Tuesday 13 October. The game is the second round of the Champions League league phase, and kick-off is at 9 PM local time.

Viking are playing in the competition's league phase for the first time this season. They go into the game with their league-phase campaign still waiting for its first points. Their opening fixture was an away game, and Bayern have started with a win, according to the competition's match data. That puts the focus on Stavanger as Viking's first home game in the competition.

Jensen against Kompany

Viking are coached by Morten Jensen. Bayern are led by Vincent Kompany. The visitors bring a squad that includes Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich among the names expected to feature, according to predicted line-ups published ahead of the game.

For Viking, the same predicted line-ups point to a 4-3-3 shape. The names mentioned include goalkeeper Arild Østbø and defenders Henrik Heggheim and Gianni Stensness. Zlatko Tripić is listed in the attacking line. These line-ups are predictions only, and Jensen will confirm his starting eleven closer to kick-off.

The match will be shown live internationally. Broadcasters include HBO Max and TNT Sports in the UK, as well as Paramount+ and ViX in the United States.

Form at home and in the league

Lyse Arena has become the base for Viking's season, and the club will want the stadium to play its part again. The home side sit top of Eliteserien with 53 points from 22 games. They are level on points with Bodø/Glimt.

The Champions League game comes in a short run of fixtures at the stadium. Viking II played at Lyse Arena on Saturday. The first team host Fredrikstad in Eliteserien on 17 October, and Viking II entertain Flekkerøy there a week later.

On Tuesday the spotlight is on the first team. Viking will be hoping for a loud crowd and a strong home performance against one of European football's biggest clubs. The game gives the Stavanger side a chance to show what they can do in front of their own supporters.

Sources: flashscore.com, fotmob.com, skysports.com, sports.yahoo.com