RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Team News, Lineups and How to Watch – Bundesliga Preview
RB Leipzig host Bayern Munich in a high-stakes Bundesliga clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday, May 3, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 GMT. Leipzig are chasing Champions League qualification, while Bayern look to seal another Bundesliga title.
RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich Form Guide
Leipzig currently sit fifth in the Bundesliga standings. However, they head into this game after a disappointing 4-0 away defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, where defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu was sent off.
Bayern Munich remain top of the table despite suffering a surprise 3-0 home loss to Mainz in their last outing. The reigning champions have been dominant on the road, remaining unbeaten in their last eight away games against Leipzig across all competitions.
Head-to-Head Record
The recent head-to-head history between Leipzig and Bayern is balanced. In their last six encounters, each team has won twice, with two matches ending in draws. Their most recent meeting ended in a commanding 5-1 victory for Bayern at the Allianz Arena in December 2024.
Team News
RB Leipzig Injuries and Suspensions:
Leipzig are missing several key players. Benjamin Henrichs and Antonio Nusa are sidelined with injuries, while Xaver Schlager is out due to a thigh issue. Willi Orbán and David Raum are doubts, and El Chadaille Bitshiabu is suspended. Péter Gulácsi may also miss out after a recent concussion.
Bayern Munich Injuries and Suspensions:
Bayern’s squad is also impacted by injuries and suspensions. Alphonso Davies is out with an ACL tear, and Jamal Musiala is sidelined with a thigh injury. Manuel Neuer remains doubtful, while Raphaël Guerreiro is nursing an adductor issue. Star striker Harry Kane is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Min-Jae Kim is a doubt with an Achilles issue, and Hiroki Ito is unavailable. Dayot Upamecano has returned to light training after a knee injury.
Predicted Lineups
RB Leipzig (3-4-1-2):
Vandevoordt; Klostermann, Lukeba, Orbán; Raum, Kampl, Vermeeren, Baku; Simons; Sesko, Openda
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
Neuer; Stanisic, Kim, Dier, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Sané, Olise, Coman; Gnabry
Match Facts
- RB Leipzig have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Bayern in all competitions
- Bayern have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga matches
- Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga games
- Bayern are unbeaten in their last 8 away matches against Leipzig
- Bayern are unbeaten in their last 6 Bundesliga games
- Bayern have scored 2 or more goals in each of their last 3 matches against Leipzig
Score Prediction
Despite a number of key players missing, Bayern Munich still possess significant attacking quality. Even without Harry Kane, the combination of Sané, Coman and Gnabry is expected to cause problems for Leipzig. The hosts are inconsistent and missing important defensive players, which could open the door for Bayern to secure a valuable away win.
Predicted Score: RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayern Munich
Where to Watch
RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich kicks off at 14:30 GMT and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix.