Verdict: Bayern Munich to score in both halves
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
In what is a heavyweight opening weekend showdown on Friday night, Bayern Munich will welcome RB Leipzig to the Allianz.
Bayern Munich
Starting with the hosts, while many around the Allianz might have been shocked last summer following Vincent Kompany’s arrival, Bayern Munich embarked on a sensational domestic romp. Reclaiming their Bundesliga crown at a canter and ending the 2024/25 campaign holding a commanding 13-point buffer over silver medalists Bayer Leverkusen, the former Burnley boss finds his squad once again pencilled in as a landslide title contender. Picking up some perfect momentum last weekend as they were crowned Super Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 win against Stuttgart, Bayern will be confident of laying down an opening weekend marker here. Signing off last season with a 4-0 romp away at Hoffenheim, Kompany’s side will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the summer break.
Bayern Munich Team News
Suffering what was a horrific broken leg over in the United States this summer and undergoing surgery, Bayern Munich have already confirmed that Jamaal Musiala faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, not featuring after returning from March’s international break, Alphonso Davies will once again miss out here.
Bagging a Super Cup strike against Stuttgart last weekend and looking to defend his Bundesliga Golden Boot this season, England skipper Harry Kane will lead the line. Summer recruit Jonathan Tan will start at the heart of Kompany’s defence on Friday night.
RB Leipzig
As for the visitors, entirely missing out on a European ticket last season, RB Leipzig rightfully come under a tremendous amount of pressure. Eventually forced to settle for an infamous seventh-place finish among Germany’s elite, Ole Werner is more than aware that he has a major job on his hands this time around. Signing off the 2024/25 campaign with a 3-2 defeat at home against Stuttgart, the Red Bulls failed to win any of their final five Bundesliga appearances and they certainly gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road. In fact, Leipzig mustered just a single win from any of their final 10 top-flight showdowns away from the Red Bull Arena – a rut that stemmed all the way back to December 7th.
RB Leipzig Team News
Still heavily linked with what would be a blockbuster summer switch to Chelsea, it remains to be seen if Dutch international Xavi Simons will play any part on Friday night. Still dealing with a long-term Achilles tendon injury, Benjamin Henrichs remains on the isolines and will not travel to Munich this weekend.
Making his initial loan switch from Atletico Madrid a permanent one this summer, Arthur Vermeeren will start in the middle of the park. After notching just nine Bundesliga strikes last season, Lois Openda will shoulder plenty of Leipzig’s attacking threat this year.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Key Factors to Consider
- When Bayern Munich last welcomed RB Leipzig to the Allianz back in December 2024, Friday’s hosts stormed their way to a 5-1 romp.
- In fact, Bayern have registered seven points from their previous three Bundesliga meetings against the Red Bulls.
- RB Leipzig notched just a single win from any of their final 10 top-flight showdowns away from the Red Bull Arena – a rut that stemmed all the way back to December 7th.
- England skipper Harry Kane registered 26 Bundesliga goals in his 31 appearances last season.
- Nine of the last 10 meetings between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Picking up some perfect momentum last weekend as they were crowned Super Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 victory against Stuttgart, Bayern Munich will be excited to get the defence of their Bundesliga crown underway on Friday night. Landing a sensational 5-1 romp when they last welcomed Leipzig to town back in December 2024, Kompany’s men will be seeking a repeat performance this weekend. Watching the Red Bulls endure a public Bundesliga crisis last season, we are backing what should be an enjoyable home victory here.
Verdict: Bayern Munich to score in both halves
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
