Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Predictions

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

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich

Date: Friday, 22^nd August 2025

Time: 7:30 pm Nigerian time

In the opening game of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, champions Bayern Munich will welcome RB Leipzig to Allianz Arena on Friday.

Vincent Kompany was able to reclaim the Bavarians' top-flight crown last term, ranking 13 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, but Leipzig's seventh-placed finish meant they failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in nine seasons.

Head-to-head:

• Bayern Munich have won 12 of the 22 meetings between the two teams.
• RB Leipzig have recorded just 3 victories.
• The remaining 7 clashes ended in draws.
• 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.
• 9 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
• 5 of their last 10 games produced at least 5 goals.

Form:

• Bayern Munich form: W
• RB Leipzig form: W

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.

Player(s) to watch:

• 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. He also their top scorer in the Bundesliga last season.
• Xavi Simons will have to come up with a top performance here for Die Roten Bullen to stand a chance against Bayern Munich. 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.