Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The opening game of the league season sees the defending champions take on last season’s seventh-place finishers. The last 12 clashes between the clubs have yielded 46 goals.

Match: Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig
When: Friday, 22 August 2025, 21:00

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern drew 3-3 with Leipzig in round 34 last season before ending the season with a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach and a 4-0 win at Hoffenheim. The FIFA World Cup saw them knocked out in the quarter-finals. They beat Auckland City 10-0 in the first match before a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors and a 1-0 loss to Benfica.

After beating Flamengo 4-2 in the round of 16, they were humbled in a 2-0 defeat to PSG. After some good preseason results, including a 4-0 win over Tottenham, they won the German Super Cup last weekend. A 2-1 win vs Stuttgart saw Die Roten put up 2.38 xG and 17 shots.

Bayern Munich Team News

Bayern are without Jamal Musiala due to injury. Michael Olise will play as the number ten with new addition Luis Diaz on the wing. Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman have all left the club.

Jonathan Tah has arrived from Leverkusen and is set to anchor the defence. Konrad Laimer is a slight doubt at right back whilst Alphonso Davies is injured long-term at left back.

Bayern Munich Motivation

Bayern will expect nothing less than a win to start this season. A draw would feel like a defeat.

A very attacking and open approach is expected for this match. They won’t drop back if leading and will try to score more goals.

RB Leipzig Form

RB Leipzig finished seventh last season to miss out on European football for the first time since 2017. They picked up just 51 points having taken 65 points a season earlier. With just 53 goals scored and 48 goals leaked, there were troubles at both ends of the pitch.

Their final four matches last term saw two losses and two draws. A 4-0 defeat at Frankfurt was followed by a 3-3 thriller vs Bayern Munich. They drew 0-0 at Werder Bremen before a 3-2 final day loss to Stuttgart. This term began with a 4-2 DFB Pokal win over lower league Sandhausen.

RB Liepzig Team News

RB Leipzig have sold Benjamin Sesko to Man Utd. Lois Openda is therefore set to play as the number nine. Xavi Simons is set to play despite strong links with a move to Chelsea.

Right winger Johan Bakayoko is a big addition from PSV. Yan Diomande is another wide addition from Leganes. Defensive midfielder Arthur Vermeeren has joined from Atletico Madrid.

RB Liepzig Motivation

It’s not clear exactly how attacking new coach Ola Werner will be. RB Leipzig usually play an open and exciting style and that is not expected to change.

A draw here would be a great result to start the season.

Key Stats

Bayern Munich have lost 3 of their last 13 matches (just 1 in 15 matches before that)

Bayern Munich have seen 46 goals in their last 12 matches vs RB Leipzig

Bayern’s Harry Kane scored 36 goals last season

RB Leipzig are winless in 4 Bundesliga matches (2 losses, 2 draws)

RB Leipzig have seen Both Teams to Score Yes in their last 4 matches vs Bayern

Verdict

This should be an exciting match with both teams on target. Bayern are tipped to win with Kane on the scoresheet.

Bet Bet: Bayern Munich win and both teams to score at 2.10

Handicap Market: Bayern Munich win (-2 goals handicap) at 2.30

Goalscorer Tip: Harry Kane to score first at 3.55 or 2+ goals in the match at 3.20