Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | Bundesliga, December 20, 2024

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Preview

• Date: Friday, December 20
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig will clash in one of the biggest fixtures on the German football calendar on Friday evening at the iconic Allianz Arena. It will be a contest to behold as two of the most potent sides in the Bundesliga will take part in matchday 15 of the German top flight. Bayern Munich has seen its lead at the top reduce in recent weeks but the Bavarians are still at the summit with 33 points. Leipzig, on the other hand, is just six points off Friday’s opponents and occupies the fourth spot in the league. The Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig fixture can go on to have a huge bearing on the ultimate destination of the league title.

Bayern Munich suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat at the hands of Mainz last week. The record German champions have managed three victories, two defeats, and a draw in the last six matches. During this period, Vincent Kompany’s men have scored 12 goals and conceded seven. Bayern Munich enjoyed a tremendous start to the season but the results have undoubtedly taken a hit in recent weeks. The former Manchester City defender has a daunting task in front of him to keep Bayern at the summit and reclaim the lost German crown at the end of the season.

RB Leipzig will be disappointed with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, Leipzig has accumulated three victories and three defeats. The club’s domestic form has been positive but unfortunately, Leipzig’s European journey has taken an abysmal turn. Marco Rose’s men are yet to open their account in the Champions League which cannot be considered anything less than a disaster, given the talent in the squad. RB Leipzig has scored 10 goals in the last five matches and also has kept the most clean sheets (eight) in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich Team News

Vincent Kompany has done an impressive job in light of the injury issues at his disposal. Several key Bayern players have been ruled out including Sacha Boey, Hiroki Ito, Joao Palhinha, Josip Stanisic, Mathys Tel, Tarek Buchmann, Kingsley Coman, Konrad Laimer, Manuel Neuer, and Serge Gnabry.

RB Leipzig Team News

Amadou Haidara, Castello Lukeba, Eljif Elmas, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Xavi Simons, and Yussuf Poulsen will not travel with the rest of the squad to Munich owing to respective fitness woes.

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Peretz

Defenders: Aznou, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro

Midfielders: Kimmich, Goretzka, Musiala

Forwards: Olise, Kane, Sane

RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Vandevoordt

Defenders: Seiwald, Orban, Geertruida

Midfielders: Henrichs, Schlager, Kampl, Nusa

Forwards: Baumgartner, Sesko, Openda

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig H2H Record

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have played out some fascinating and thrilling encounters over the years. Overall, in the last five head-to-head meetings, Leipzig and Bayern have won two and one games respectively with two matches ending in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)

Leipzig has done a tremendous job by keeping Benjamin Sesko for the time they have at the club. The tall and talented striker has attracted interest from several top European clubs and a move away from the Bundesliga seems inevitable at the moment. Sesko has made a successful start to the season with 10 goals and three assists in 22 games. His performance against Bayern Munich will be crucial to his team’s chances of victory.

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)

Jamal Musiala is one of the most precious gems in German football currently. Unlike the usual German style, Musiala’s play is outlined by flair, close dribbling, and his ability to glide past defenders. Musiala is just 21 years old and is already regarded as one of the best in his position. Jamal Musiala will be aware that there are still a few areas to work on in his game but he will consider Bayern Munich as the right environment to undergo that development. The German international has 13 goals and four assists this season.

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Prediction

It is a difficult and challenging task to predict the outcome of this fixture. The state of the players on matchday will have a big influence on the eventual result of the game.

Predicted Score: Bayern Munich 2-2 RB Leipzig

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