Kottern vs Ismaning - Oberliga - Bayern Süd

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 19, 2026 as Kottern welcome Ismaning in a Oberliga - Bayern Süd encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Ferencvaros v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Mourinho’s latest pre-season clash.

In the Oberliga - Bayern Süd table, Kottern currently occupy 16th and Ismaning sit 5th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Kottern's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Kottern favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ismaning are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Carlos Baleba looks to be staying with Brighton(Image: PA) Manchester United are unlikely to pursue Carlos Baleba any further this summer as a result of the Brighton midfielder picking up an ankle ligament injury.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Ismaning look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. Whatever the outcome, the Oberliga - Bayern Süd fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.