RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich

Red Bull Arena sets the stage for a mouth-watering Bundesliga showdown between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich.. 

RB Leipzig’s push for next season’s UEFA Champions League qualification has stalled, with a frustrating 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Holstein Kiel followed by a humbling 4-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. As a result, they head into the upcoming Bundesliga matchday sitting two points adrift of fourth-placed Freiburg and just one clear of Borussia Dortmund, leaving little margin for further errors in their top-four pursuit. A clash against Bayern Munich is far from ideal under such pressure, especially considering Leipzig are winless in the last three H2Hs (D1, L2). However, that solitary draw did come here last term, and with only one defeat in their past 11 home outings (W7, D3), the Red Bull outfit can draw cautious optimism ahead of this crucial showdown on home turf. 

On the other hand, Bayern Munich are just one win away from clinching a record-extending 34th German top-flight title and could even afford to lose here while still securing the crown if Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Freiburg tomorrow. after responding to their heartbreaking Champions League elimination with consecutive Bundesliga wins over Heidenheim and Mainz without conceding, the Bavarians will be out to wrap things up without relying on Frebiurg’s assistance. Vincent Kompany’s men haven’t tasted defeat on the road in league action since mid-December (W5, D2) and boast an impressive unbeaten away record against upcoming rivals Leipzig dating back to March 2018 (W4, D4).