BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich will be hoping Oktoberfest doesn’t upset its record start to the Bundesliga when Werder Bremen visits.

The 190th edition of the beer-filled festival started last weekend in Munich and Friday’s match will be Bayern’s only one at home before the celebrations end on Oct. 5.

Vincent Kompany’s side will play in special Oktoberfest-themed kits for the occasion but the coach will be wary of the club’s traditional drop in performance during the festivities. Bayern has only a 64% winning rate at home during Oktoberfest when it usually wins 76% of its home games in the Bundesliga.

Bremen defeated Bayern 5-2 in Munich during the 2008 Oktoberfest and Bayern has won only five of its last 11 games at home during the festival. Bayern also scores fewer goals and concedes mor

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