The Matchday 15 clash in the Bundesliga between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig will take place on December 20 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 6 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 50%.
Predicted lineups for Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz – Raphael Guerreiro, Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Konrad Laimer – Alexander Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich – Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise – Thomas Muller.
RB Leipzig (3-4-1-2): Maarten Vandevoordt – Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, Nicolas Seiwald – Antonio Nusa, Kevin Kampl, Xaver Schlager, Benjamin Henrichs – Christoph Baumgartner – Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Bayern Munich
In the previous round, Vincent Kompany's side suffered a 1-2 defeat to Mainz. This loss was Munich's first in the Bundesliga 2024/25 season. Despite dropping points in the 14th round, the team remains at the top of the league table, although their lead over closest rivals Bayer Leverkusen has shrunk to four points. Notably, Bayern has conceded only three goals in home matches in the Bundesliga 2024/25, the best record among all clubs in the tournament.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and defender Sacha Boey are sidelined due to health issues.
- The team has won with a handicap of (-1.5) in 6 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament.
- The club scored first in 8 of their last 9 home games in the Bundesliga.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Bayern's last 10 home encounters in the league.
RB Leipzig
In the 14th round, the team defeated Eintracht 2-1. This victory was only Leipzig's second in a stretch of 6 previous league matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Poor results have dropped the club to 4th place in the Bundesliga standings, although they trail third-placed Eintracht only on goal difference. Notably, Leipzig has conceded just eight goals in away matches this season, one of the best records in the tournament.
- The club has avoided defeat in 11 of their last 13 away Bundesliga matches (8 wins, 3 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored by the opponents in 5 of Leipzig's last 6 away league matches.
- The team has not conceded more than two goals in 14 of their last 15 away games in this tournament.
Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: Match Prediction
Bayern's recent Bundesliga performances have revealed defensive issues, conceding five goals in their last three games, with even modest Heidenheim scoring twice against them (4-2). However, their attacking form remains strong, scoring at least twice in 12 of their last 16 league matches.
Marco Rose's side has also shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 10 goals in their last four Bundesliga matches. On the other hand, Leipzig's attack has been consistent, scoring in 9 of their last 10 games in this tournament. This style of play has led to both teams scoring in 5 of their last 7 league matches.
The head-to-head statistics are also notable, as neither team has kept a clean sheet in their last 6 league meetings. I believe the upcoming match will follow this trend. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
