Bundesliga 2022-23: RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head

The German league resumes after two months after the World Cup break.

It’s been over two months, since the ball has been kicked in Germany’s top flight, and fans around the world, are in much anticipation for Europe’s elite competition to return.

With the Bundesliga set to resume from the 21st of January, we already have an exciting fixture to look forward to, as Arguably the two most in-form teams in Germany at the start of the break, RB Leipzig And Bayern, are set to lock horns in the Red Bull Arena, in what is to be a cracking 90 minutes of football, with three important points on the line.

Leipzig was in absolutely blistering form before the World Cup break and was truly amongst the most dangerous sides in Bundesliga.

Their impressive wins in Bundesliga and The Champions League against strong oppositions such as Freiburg and Real Madrid respectively made a proper assertion of their red-hot form, and the danger they posed to other clubs.

Leipzig has also played three friendlies in the past few weeks, and have prepared itself with the utmost gravity, for a stout challenge against the mighty Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich has also found its momentum after a bit of a turbulent start to the season and has registered a total of 12 wins in their last 14 games.

Nagelsmann is truly finding an algorithm that fits right into the team and gives each player a chance at showcasing their true potential. His progressive attacking play is working wonders for the team and allows control and easy adaptability.

Kick-off: Thursday, 20th January, 7:30 pm (GMT); Friday, 21st January, 01:00 am (IST)

Leipzig form (all competitions): W-W-W-W-D

Bayern Munich form (all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Player to watch

RB Leipzig

Willi Orbán

The Hungarian is having a fluttering season with Leipzig so far and has truly been a solid figure for Leipzig in the defence. His inert expertise in both aerial as well as ground duels makes it really difficult for attackers to pass through.

Orban’s performance against Bayern will be of utter importance if Leipzig wants to take all three points.

Bayern Munich

Jamal Musiala

Musiala is a true gem. A wizard in the middle of the park, and an important inclusion to Bayern’s midfield. Only a few players in the world, hold the ability to breeze past defenders with absolute ease, and Musiala is definitely one of them.

The 19-year-old will be key and exponential against a tough opponent in the looks of Leipzig.

Match facts

• The last time these two teams met, the game ended 5-3, as Bayern won the eight-goal thriller.
• Bayern are one team, Leipzig always struggles against. They have a lower points average against FCB than against any team they've played at least three times in the Bundesliga.

Injury and team news

Nkunku and Gulasci are the guaranteed absentees for Leipzig, whereas Blaswic, Werner and Konrad are a bit doubtful for the bug game.

As for Bayern, important players such as Neuer, Lucas Hernandez and Sadio Mane are out for this game due to their respective injuries.

Head-to-head stats

Matches: 15

RB Leipzig: 1

Draws: 5

Bayern Munich: 9

Predicted lineup

Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Nyland; Simakan, Orban, Gvardiol, Raum; Schlager, Laimer, Haidara; Szoboszlai, Forsberg, Andre Silva

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Ulreich; Mazraoui, Pavard, Upamecano, Davies; Goretzka, Musiala, Kimmich; Gnabry, Choupo-Moting, Sane

Prediction

In no terms, will this be an easy game for either team? Both Bayern and Leipzig will go into this one with a full thrust, but Bayern will eventually outsmart and outplay Leipzig, and create difficulties for them, and eventually, Leipzig will succumb.

Prediction:  Leipzig 1-3 Bayern