Prediction: Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig

Verdict: Over 3,5 goals scored – yes

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: 888sport

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig look like the two biggest title contenders in the Bundesliga this season, and both sides will collide Sunday in a thrilling encounter. Both sides will be vying to reach the top of the table with a victory. Kick-off for this match at Allianz Arena will be at 17:00 GMT.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have experienced a remarkable turnaround after a slow start to the season. The reigning Bundesliga champions enter this matchup in a run of eight consecutive wins across all competitions dating back to 11 December 2019, which means they are yet to taste defeat since the league resumed post winter break. This run of five straight wins has lifted Die Roten to the top of the standings, and they enter Round 21 with 42 points out of 20 matches (W13, D3, L4). To make things even better, Bayern own the league’s second-best attack with 58 goals, and the joint-best defence with 23 goals conceded. The fact that they have been proficient on both sides of the ball should bode well for their title chances. Can they repeat what they did last season, when they came from behind to lift their seventh straight league title? It seems they are on the right path to do so.

Team News

Bayern Munich have ruled out three players ahead of this game.

These are Javi Martinez (thigh), Ivan Perisic (ankle) and Niklas Sule (knee). Sule and Perisic are quite unlikely to return to action this season.

RB Leipzig

If Bayern Munich have experienced a turnaround, then Leipzig have experienced a marked regression in their form. Leipzig paced the league during the first half of the season and looked like a bonafide contender, but their recent form has not been very good. They are coming off a 2-2 draw at home against Borussia Monchengladbach, and they have gone winless in their last two Bundesliga outings (D1, L1). Plus, Leipzig have won just two of their last five league matches (W2, D2, L1). The fact that they have lost seven points of their last 15 available has seen them fall into second place of the standings with 41 points. They remain a Top 3 attack and defence in the league, however, so it’s not like everything is lost for them. But they are in dire need of a bounce-back performance. Can they accomplish it here?

Team News

RB Leipzig will be missing one of their best defensive players since Willi Orban has been ruled out with a knee injury.

Plus, Kevin Kampl (ankle) and Ibrahima Konate (hip) have also been ruled out of this match.

Key Factors to Consider

• Leipzig are the only Bundesliga side yet to concede in the opening 20 minutes away from home.
• Both Bayern and Leipzig have won when they lead at the break in any Bundesliga match.
• Bayern have won their last six league matches, and are also riding a three-game winning streak at home.
• Leipzig, on the other hand, are the league’s best away team having lost just two of 10 Bundesliga matches away from home (W6, D2, L2).
• Bayern Munich are undefeated in their last four competitive matches against RB Leipzig (W2, D2).

Conclusion

Three of the last four competitive meetings between these two sides has ended with under 2.5 goals. However, both sides are dealing with key defensive absences. Coupling that with what’s at stake, and we could be in line to see over 3.5 goals scored here.

Verdict: Over 3,5 goals scored – yes

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: 888sport