RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: Preview and Predictions

RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 13h April 2017
Kick-off at 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.

After securing the direct Champions League qualification, the Red Bulls welcome Bayern Munich in a game without any competitive significance. However, winning on Saturday would certainly boost Bull’s confidence which could go a long way next season.

RB Leipzig

Die Roten Bullen are coming off a big victory at Olympiastadion where they crushed Hertha BSC Berlin 1-4. The hosts can’t be threatened by Borussia Dortmund, so they will certainly focus on paying for fans’ support throughout the season.

The Bulls are on a seven-game unbeaten streak. In the last seven games, they registered 5 wins and 2 draws. Their home record at Red Bull Arena in their first Bundesliga campaign reads W12 D2 L2 with 31 goals scored and only 11 allowed.

Bayern Munich

With two games remain to be played, the Bavarians plan to show RB Leipzig that they are still untouchable and to prepare a proper goodbye for their legend Phillip Lahm and Xabi Alonso.

Carlo Ancelotti registered 11 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats this season on the road with only 9 goals allowed.

RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-head

The Saturday’s clash will be only the second between the two sides. In December’s reverse, RB Leipzig suffered the defeat they will remember for a long time, so Leipzig might seek revenge at Red Bull Arena. RB’s Forsberg will be certainly eager to prove himself on Saturday and to repay to his teammates since he picked up an early red card in the defeat at Allianz Arena

RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: Prediction

This is a clash for prestige. Two strikers will be in the focus, RB’s Timo Werner and Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, who shares the 1st position on Bundesliga top scorers list with Aubameyang. We can expect a slow opening with an intense ending and a goal on each side.