Match Overview

The Bundesliga Matchday 1 clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig is set for August 22 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Here’s our prediction and betting tips, including odds and statistics for the Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig fixture.

Bayern Munich Team Analysis

Last season, the Bavarians reclaimed their lost championship title from the previous year, winning the Bundesliga for the 34th time in their history. Bayern secured 82 points, finishing 13 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The team also came close to scoring a hundred goals (99) and boasted the best defensive record in the league (32 goals conceded). It’s also worth noting that their current unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga stands at nine matches (6 wins, 3 draws). During the preseason, Bayern participated in the Club World Cup, where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals, and played three friendly matches, winning all of them. The club also secured the German Supercup, defeating Stuttgart (2:1).

During the summer transfer window, the club signed defender Jonathan Tah and forward Luis Diaz. However, they saw the departure of midfielder João Palhinha, as well as forwards Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sané, and Mathys Tel.

Key Statistics for Bayern Munich

• The club has won 13 of their last 15 home matches in the Bundesliga.
• The team has scored at least three goals in 12 of their previous 15 home league games.
• At least four goals have been scored in 9 of the last 12 home matches for the Bavarians in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)

Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanišić, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer – Luis Diaz, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise – Harry Kane.

Defenders Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, as well as midfielder Jamal Musiala, will not play due to injuries.

RB Leipzig Team Analysis

The team had a disappointing performance in the last championship, finishing only seventh with 51 points. This was largely due to a weak finish to the season – RB Leipzig failed to win any of their last five Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 2 losses). As a result, the club will not participate in European competitions for the first time since the 2016/17 season. The team also struggled in attack, ranking only 12th with 53 goals scored. In the summer, RB Leipzig played five friendly matches, securing three wins and suffering two defeats.

During the offseason, the club reinforced its squad with midfielders Andrija Maksimovic and Ezequiel Banzuzi, as well as forwards Jan Diomande, Romulo Cardozo, and Johan Bakayoko. Among significant departures, we highlight the exit of forward Benjamin Šeško. It should be noted that the team will be led by a new head coach, Ole Werner.

Key Statistics for RB Leipzig

• The club has not won in 9 of their last 10 away matches in the Bundesliga (5 draws, 4 losses).
• The team failed to score in 6 of their previous 7 away league games.
• No more than two goals were scored in 5 of RB Leipzig’s last 7 away Bundesliga matches.

RB Leipzig Provisional Lineup (4-3-3)

Peter Gulácsi – David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orbán, Kosta Nedeljković – Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager – Antony Nusa, Loïs Openda, Johan Bakayoko.

Match Prediction: Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich are extremely strong at home and achieve success regularly: in 13 of their last 15 home matches in the Bundesliga, the team has outperformed their opponents. However, Bayern rarely achieves dominant victories; in their last nine home league encounters, the club has only won with a difference of at least three goals on three occasions. Moreover, in this period, the Bavarians secured victories with just a one-goal handicap against opponents like St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel.

RB Leipzig often faces difficulties away from home, but the club only loses by a large margin in exceptional circumstances. In their last nine away Bundesliga matches, the team suffered only one defeat by more than a one-goal margin, and in six matches during this period, they even managed to secure points. Furthermore, in their last eight head-to-head encounters at Bayern’s home ground in the championship, RB Leipzig suffered a heavy defeat only once.

My prediction: RB Leipzig with a handicap (+2.5) with odds of 1.81.