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Bayern is fresh from suffering its first defeat of the season in all competitions, after losing 3-1 to Premier League leader Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.

Kompany will hope to get back on track when his side, which is six points clear at the Bundesliga summit, returns to league action at Allianz Arena.

However, the head coach is not taking anything for granted, despite 16th-place St Pauli travelling to Bavaria on an eight-game losing streak.

"It's good that we can show what we're up to three days later," Kompany said. "We never want to lose, we accept and don't like it.

"But it's about the reaction at one stage of the season, about the game against Arsenal and now about St. Pauli. We have to prepare for big moments, so that we can be there and win.

"We know that it won't be easy – even if they have lost eight times. The Bayern game may be different for them – such a game is less pressure for you when you're at the bottom."

Kompany also leapt to the defence of Manuel Neuer, who came under criticism for his part in Arsenal's third goal during Bayern's defeat.

The goalkeeper, who had raced out of his box, was comfortably rounded by Gabriel Martinelli, with the Brazilian subsequently slotting into an empty net.

Nevertheless, Kompany insisted he is not looking to drop the evergreen FIFA World Cup winner.

"What mistakes have there been?" he added. "I have a different opinion on this – what should you do as a goalkeeper? Should you wait until he runs towards you in a one-on-one? Or do you want to run out and help and accommodate your colleague?

"I'm a bit surprised – this is the first time I've heard that this is supposed to have been a mistake. If we make the decision to change the keeper, it's always in communication with Manu. We haven't done that now, and I have to think about what's best for the team."