RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Club Friendly

The Bavarians dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

RB Salzburg will lock horns with Bayern Munich in a club friendly outing. This is going to be an entertaining game between the clubs, which will take place at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.

The Red Bulls will be the hosts for their next outing, and they will be keen to use it to their advantage. They have been inconsistent with their last few performances. RB Salzburg haven’t performed well against Bayern Munich in their last few meetings and are likely to struggle yet again.

The Bavarians are on a top run of form. They are still undefeated in the Bundesliga. They are coming in after securing a 4-0 win against FC Heidenheim in their previous fixture.

The Vincent Kompany-led side will be looking to begin their 2026 with a win here. Even though they will be the visiting side, Bayern Munich will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Salzburg, Austria
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Tuesday, January 6
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Salzburg: L-D-W-L-W

Bayern: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Petar Ratkov (RB Salzburg)

In a total of 17 Austrian Bundesliga matches this season, Petar Ratkov has scored nine goals and also has a couple of assists to his name. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for RB Salzburg. Ratkov will be looking to step up his game and help his side turn the tide against the German giants in their upcoming fixture.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

The 32-year-old is going to be a constant threat in the final third for the opponent’s defence. In 15 German Bundesliga appearances this season, Harry Kane has scored 19 goals and has three assists to his name. The Englishman will once again be ready to help his side on the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich are undefeated in their last six games.
• RB Salzburg have won two of their last five matches.
• The Bavarians haven’t lost to the Red Bulls in their last six meetings.

RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win
• Harry Kane to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

RB Salzburg will miss out on the services of Takumu Kawamura, Maurits Kjaergaard, Lucas Gourna-Douath and John Mellberg. They are injured. Jannik Schuster and Sota Kitano are likely to sit out due to fitness concerns.

Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer and Min Jae Kim are not going to be in action for Bayern Munich. They are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Salzburg won: 1

Bayern won: 4

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Schlager (GK); Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Diabaté, Bidstrup; Baidoo, Yeo, Alajbegovic; Ratkov

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

Urbig (GK); Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Diaz; Kane

Match Prediction

Even though it is a friendly contest, both of these clubs will be pushing for a win. Bayern Munich are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming clash against RB Salzburg.

Prediction: Salzburg 1-3 Bayern

Telecast Details

The club-friendly game can be watched live on FC Bayern TV PLUS across the globe.

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