Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: Bundesliga Previews, and Predictions

On Friday, Bayern Munich will host RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany will be rooting for a major victory for his team as they attempt to win the Bundesliga.

With 33 points after 14 match weeks, Bayern is atop the Bundesliga. However, they suffered their first league loss on December 14—a 2-1 loss to Mainz 05—and Die Roten Bullen moved up to fourth place with 27 points after a 2-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 15.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Since Mainz only managed one shot on goal in the match, far lower than their league average of 7.8 attempts per game, Kompany's squad lost their title as the only undefeated top-flight club in the division.

The Belgian manager assured reporters that his team would turn this loss into motivation, stating, "We weren't at our best today." He added that he did not think his players lacked passion. We have lost the match. In the days leading up to Friday, we will use this loss as fuel to prepare ourselves.

Bayern last lost in the Bundesliga on May 18. Since then, the team has won four straight matches and has a 16-3 record.

The Bavarians had held their opponents to a single goal seven times in their previous seven outings, but they have now gone five games without a shutout.

Bayern enter Friday's match with a record of 2 losses, two wins, and one tie in their previous five matches. However, they have won 6 of their last eight games in the Bundesliga.

In the previous 15 matches played at Allianz Arena, the hosts have had 12 wins and 2 draws; thus, despite recent struggles, the hosts still have a great home record.

According to rumors, the club will determine Kompany's future over the Christmas break. Therefore, Marco Rose, who will face him on Friday, will be hoping to make it through the break unscathed.

During their last match, Die Roten Bullen scored four goals, allowing Eintracht Frankfurt to score zero.

On the other hand, Leipzig had already been eliminated from the Champions League tournament on December 10 after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa.

Despite losing five and drawing one of their prior six games, Rose's squad has won three of their past four games, including both of their most recent Bundesliga matchups.

Within their last six league games, Leipzig has scored nine goals while allowing twelve.

Although they won 2-0 at Holstein-Stadion on December 7, the visitors have a terrible record when playing away from home. They have lost their last four road matches.

Bayern Munich x RB Leipzig Team News

Bayern is in a precarious position, with defenders Sacha Boey, Hiroki Ito, and Josip Stanisic out with injuries and midfielder Konrad Laimer, who has played right back, missing training this week.

Although Raphael Guerreiro and Alphonso Davies would rather play on the left side of the defense, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae will likely start the match as central defenders due to their unavailability.

Given the injuries to Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry, Kompany may start Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Leroy Sane in the attacking third behind Thomas Muller in Manuel Neuer's absence until January.

Midfielder Joao Palhinha will be sidelined until mid-January with a groin injury, so Harry Kane will probably have to make do with a bench spot.

Amadou Haidara, Eljif Elmas, and Forzan Assan Ouedraogo are all out with injuries for Leipzig's midfield, so Christoph Baumgartner, Xaver Schlager, and Kevin Kampl will likely start for Rose.

Due to Castello Lukeba's injury, which will keep him out of action until February 2025, Nicolas Seiwald, Willi Orban, and Lutsharel Geertruida may be starting in defense.

Injured attackers Xavi Simons and Yussuf Poulsen will also not be playing, but healthy forwards Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will start up front.

Our Predictions

Bayern Munich is to win, and both teams are to score @ 2.22 on Sky247.ng

Due to Bayern's injury issue, the defense has been struggling to keep up. Leipzig might find openings to score with many defenders questionable for Friday's match.

Bayern have an outstanding home record, and the visitors haven't shown that they've recovered from their previous struggles. Therefore, the hosts should be regarded as favorites

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