Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: Host’s in Line for Opening Day Win (Aug 22)
Bayern Munich open the Bundesliga season against RB Leipzig, hoping to secure a win that see’s them on their way to retaining the title once again.
The away side will be hoping a win here will propel them to return to the top four this season.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Bayern Munich | 1/4 |
| RB Leipzig | 11/2 |
| Draw | 8/1 |
Bayern On Top in Last Five vs. RB Leipzig
| Total | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig | Draw | |
| Games | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Goals | 79 | 47 | 32 |
Bayern Munich have won two out of the last five fixtures vs. RB Leipzig, losing just once.
RB Leipzig’s last win over their opening day opposition came back in 2023, in a 3-1 away win.
On the pairs last matchup, it ended 3-3, with former striker, Yussuf Poulsen netting a late equaliser.
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Bayern Munich Team News
Bayern will be without three players for this game. Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Jamal Musiala will all miss out with long-term injuries.
New signing Luis Diaz is fit and will be available.
Possible Lineup
Manuel Neuer (GK), Josip Stanisic, Jonathon Tah, Dayot Upemecano, Konrad Laimer, Aleksander Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Luis Diaz, Kinglsey Coman, Michael Olise, Harry Kane
RB Leipzig Team News
RB Leipzig do not have any fresh injury concerns but could be without striker Benjamin Sesko as he continues to seek a move elsewhere.
New signing Johan Bakayoko is fit and ready to start.
Possible Lineup
Maarten Vandevoort (GK), Ridle Baku, Willie Orban, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Johan Bakayoko, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Antonio Nusa, Cristoph Baumgartner, Luis Openda
Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig Picks
RB Leipzig are a much-changed team from last season’s disappointing campaign. A change of manager and much of the playing staff leaves a new dawn for the club.
With that being said, the task of facing the reigning champions will never be an easy one.
Bayern have chopped and changed slightly, letting Leroy Sane depart and bringing in Luis Diaz. Despite this, it is much of the same team that won the title with ease last season.
With that in mind, I’m taking Bayern to win this one, by two or more goals.
Other markets include Harry Kane to score and assist, Luis Diaz to have two or more shots on target and Luis Openda to score or assist.
