Bayern Munich — RB Leipzig : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Season Preparation and Strong Start

Germany’s champions participated in the Club World Cup in the USA over the summer, reaching the semifinals. Consequently, Harry Kane and the squad didn’t have a full pre-season preparation for the new season. Nevertheless, Vincent Kompany’s team successfully kicked off the new campaign. In Stuttgart, the Munich side defeated the Swabians 2-1 in the Supercup, with their opponents scoring a late consolation goal. The decisive goal was netted by newcomer Luis Diaz, whom the hosts acquired from Liverpool for €70 million this summer.

Post-Supercup Performance

While Bayern played a commendable match, there’s a strong belief that the Reds and Whites have only further improved in the week following the German Supercup.

Squad Changes and Injury Updates

Regarding team absences, veteran Kingsley Coman has moved to Al-Nassr. Mathys Tel was reportedly bought by Tottenham, and Portuguese player Palhinha, who supposedly had an unsuccessful career in Munich, also joined the Spurs. New signing Bischof, along with Musiala, Davies, Pavlovic, and Ito, will miss the match due to injuries. All of them, except for the Japanese player, are expected to significantly bolster the team’s rotation upon their return.

Disappointing Previous Season and Coaching Change

RB Leipzig endured a challenging season, initially failing in the new Champions League format despite being a quarter-finalist, being among the first teams eliminated from the knockout stage contention. Subsequently, as the team faltered again in the latter part of the Bundesliga campaign, Marco Rose was eventually dismissed.

New Manager and Absence of European Football

The Bulls ultimately finished 7th in the Bundesliga with Zoltán Lőw as interim coach. However, young Ole Werner, who previously managed Werder Bremen for four years, was appointed in his stead this summer. For the first time in a long while, RB Leipzig will not be participating in European competitions this season.

Significant Squad Overhaul and New Additions

The team underwent substantial changes this summer: Sesko moved to Manchester United for €76.5 million, and Xavi Simons is currently uncertain about his future at the club. The squad also features numerous new signings, including Banzuzi, Maximovic, Bakayoko, Vermereen, Diomande, another Maximovic, and Romulo. Consequently, the new coach faces a considerable task working with a heavily revamped squad.

Positive Start in the DFB-Pokal

Nevertheless, Leipzig also commenced their new season with a victory, defeating Sandhausen 4-2 in the German Cup. The Bulls trailed twice in the match but ultimately demonstrated their class to overcome their opponents in the second half.

Defensive Concerns and Injury Absences

However, defense remains a problematic area for RB Leipzig, who are starting the new season on the German champions’ home ground. Securing points in their current unrefined state and with a new coach will be a formidable challenge. Henrichs and Klostermann’s absences due to injuries will weaken the visitors’ flanks in this fixture.