Bundesliga: Bayern vs RB Leipzig Live
Preview: Bayern vs RB Leipzig
Bayern vs RB Leipzig will take place at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening at 5:30pm. This game follows the recent news that Thomas Tuchel will depart from Bayern at the end of the season. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig enters the match on the back of a 2-0 victory against Monchengladbach.
February has been a tough month for Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich, as they have suffered three consecutive losses in competitive matches. Midfielder Leon Goretzka likened their current form to a never-ending horror film. The team is now trailing in their UEFA Champions League tie and are eight points behind the Bundesliga leaders.
Tuchel is set to depart from the club at the end of the season amidst chaos in Bavaria. It is hard to imagine Bayern losing the Bundesliga title after dominating for 11 seasons, but it is a real possibility this year. To stay in the race, Bayern must break a three-game winless streak against RB Leipzig. Their strong home record, winning eight of their last nine league games, gives them hope, especially since they have scored at least three goals in seven of those victories.
Leipzig also suffered a defeat in their Champions League first leg match, but they are likely in better spirits than their opponents due to their recent strong performances in the league (two wins and one draw). Despite being ten points behind Bayern, Leipzig has the opportunity to move into the top four temporarily if they win their upcoming match. However, the focus shifted away from football last weekend when a Leipzig fan tragically passed away during their 2-0 victory over Gladbach.
Following the game, one of the goal scorers, Loïs Openda, paid tribute to the fan in post-match interviews and may now aim to motivate his teammates to break their streak of three winless away games (two draws and one loss). Interestingly, Leipzig managed to score five goals in those winless matches, indicating that their main issue may lie in defense. While this is concerning for Leipzig, it adds excitement for neutral fans as their away league matches this season have averaged 3.6 goals per game.
Head-to-head
Leipzig has achieved two victories and two draws in their last four matches against Bayern. Their most recent meeting concluded in an exciting 2-2 draw.
Prediction
This game is difficult to predict, especially considering the home team’s recent inconsistency. A draw seems likely, but we anticipate both teams scoring as they both have defensive weaknesses.
