Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig taking place? Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig will take place on Saturday 5th February, 2022 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig taking place? Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig will take place at Allianz Arena in Munich
Where can I get tickets for Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig? Ticket information for Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to show German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
Where can I stream Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the UK? Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig may be streamed to Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Go while the Sky Sports YouTube channel may also live stream the match
THE TEAM NEWS
BAYERN MUNICH
PREDICTED XI (3-2-4-1): Neuer; Pavard, Sule, Hernandez; Kimmich, Tolisso; Coman, Sane, Muller, Gnabry; Lewandowski
UNAVAILABLE: Choupo-Moting (international duty), Davies (injured), Goretzka (injured), Sarr (international duty)
QUESTIONABLE: Scott (isolating), Stanisic (injured)
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Gvardiol; Henrichs, Laimer, Kampl, Tasende; Olmo, Nkunku; Silva
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Forsberg (injured), Halstenberg (injured)
THE PREDICTION
Julian Nagelsmann comes up against his former side with his current side sitting at the top-of-the-table. At times this season, Nagelsmann’s Bayern have shown the best of Flick and the best of Guardiola’s teams. Intensity in their athleticism matched with a technical ability that is perhaps unparalleled in world club football. However, the one thing missing has been a ruthless efficiency and consistency. Now, 16 wins in 20 league games and six wins from six in the UEFA Champions League group stage is obviously exceptional but elimination from the Pokal and just a six-point lead with 14 games to go in the Bundesliga is a frustration. RB Leipzig struggled to adapt to life after Nagelsmann and Jesse Marsch’s start did not go well but, since the appointment of the more defensive-minded former Schalke boss Domenico Tadesco, Leipzig have improved. They come into this on the back of three successive victories. Whilst Bayern will still expect to win, and still probably expect to win quite comfortably, both teams scoring would appear likely.
