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The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as RB Leipzig lock horns with Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Preview
RB Leipzig are currently in third place in the Bundesliga standings and have punched above their weight so far this season. The away side edged Werder Bremen to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have improved after a slow start to their season. The Bavarian giants thrashed FC Schalke 04 by a 6-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayern Munich have an impressive recent record against RB Leipzig and have won nine out of the last 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to RB Leipzig's one victory.
- RB Leipzig have won only one of their last 16 matches against Bayern Munich in all competitions, with their previous victory coming by a 2-1 scoreline in 2018.
- With only two matchdays left in the season, Bayern Munich are only one point ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga - the closest the title race has been in 13 years.
- Bayern Munich have scored six goals in a single game in the Bundesliga five times this season - RB Leipzig have achieved the feat only once so far.
- Bayern Munich have RB Leipzig have faced only 99 shots in the Bundesliga so far this season - lower than any other team in the competition.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Prediction
Bayern Munich have been in impressive form under Thomas Tuchel and will be intent on distancing themselves from Borussia Dortmund in the title race. Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala have stepped up in recent weeks and will look to make their mark this weekend.
RB Leipzig have excellent players in their ranks but have struggled against the Bavarians in the past. Bayern Munich are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Serge Gnabry to score - Yes
