Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Bavarians are the defending champions.

Bayern Munich are all set to host RB Leipzig in the matchweek 1 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. Allianz Arena is all set to witness the opening game of the German league between these clubs

Bayern Munich are coming in after winning the German Super Cup title by taking down VfB Stuttgart. The Vincent Kompany-led side are now set to begin their Bundesliga title defence. Although it was a high-scoring game, the Bavarians were held to a draw when they last faced Leipzig.

RB Leipzig are coming in after an average pre-season run. Then they secured a win against Sandhausen in the DFB-Pokal round 1 fixture. It was a good performance by Die Roten Bullen, who scored two late goals to secure a win.

The visitors will be looking to step up so that they can stand a chance against the Bundesliga defending champions.

Kick-off:

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Saturday, August 23
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Friday, August 22; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Florian Badstübner
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bayern Munich: W

RB Leipzig: W

Players to Watch

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane has already started making an impact. The Englishman is coming in after scoring an important goal for the Bavarians in their German Supercup title win. He will yet again play an important role in the attacking front for Bayern Munich.

Kane was also their top scorer in the Bundesliga last season.

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)

For Die Roten Bullen to stand a chance against Bayern Munich, Xavi Simons will have to come up with a top performance here. He is coming in after scoring an important goal for RB Leipzig in their first round win of the German cup competition. Simons will be looking to step up here.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last four games against Die Roten Bullen.
• They have scored 12 goals in their last four fixtures against Leipzig.
• RB Leipzig have only won one of their last five matches against the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @1/4 William Hill
• Harry Kane to score @11/4 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Aleksandar Pavlovic are injured. They all will be out of action for Bayern Munich.

RB Leipzig will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Bayern Munich won: 12

RB Leipzig won: 3

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Olise, Diaz; Kane

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vandevoordt (GK); Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Schlager, Seiwald, Simons; Diomande, Openda, Nusa

Match Prediction

These German clubs will be looking to begin their new league campaign on a positive note. But Bayern Munich are more likely to come up with a win against RB Leipzig in the opening Bundesliga game of the season.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 RB Leipzig

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC Sport, The Overlap YouTube Channel

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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