Bayern Target Another Win as Leipzig Aim to Slow Title Charge

German Bundesliga  -  RB Leipzig VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:18-01-2026 01:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

RB Leipzig host Bayern Munich on Saturday, hoping to slow the leaders’ march toward the Bundesliga title. Bayern sit 11 points clear at the top of the table with 47 points. Leipzig, in third, come off a 2-0 win over Freiburg and aim to challenge the dominant champions.

Team Analysis:
RB Leipzig have shown defensive improvement recently, keeping four clean sheets in six Bundesliga games, though their overall form has been mixed with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. Bayern Munich remain dominant, scoring 15 goals in their last three games despite defensive lapses and holding an unbeaten run of eight matches. Historically, Bayern have had the upper hand against Leipzig, winning seven of the last eight encounters, including a 6-0 victory in the reverse fixture.

Player Situation:
Leipzig could be without winger Johan Bakayoko due to a calf injury, with Andrija Maksimovic, Conrad Harder, and Tidiam Gomis potential starters up front. Their midfield is likely to feature Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, and Christoph Baumgartner behind central defenders Willi Orban and Castello Lukeba. Bayern will miss Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Josip Stanisic, with Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, and Hiroki Ito expected to fill key attacking and defensive roles.

Result Prediction:
Leipzig have shown a strong defensive record this season, but Bayern’s attacking talent will test them in the final third. With players like Harry Kane and Michael Olise leading the charge, the visitors are expected to dominate. Bayern are favored to leave Red Bull Arena with all three points.

Predicted Result: RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayern Munich.