Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have the privilege of kicking off the new German top-flight season on Friday night at Allianz Arena against travelling opponents RB Leipzig.
Head coach Vincent Kompany managed to guide his side to a first-placed finish last term, as well as the German Super Cup on August 16 when they beat Stuttgart 2-1, whereas Leipzig finished seventh and failed to qualify for any European competition for the first time in any of the past nine Bundesliga campaigns,
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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig prediction: Bayern's goalscoring brilliance
Key stats
- Bayern Munich scored 99 goals in the Bundesliga in 2024-25, the joint second most they have ever netted in a season since 1972-73.
- RB Leipzig's return of 53 league goals was their worst ever tally in their top-flight history, while their record of 48 conceded was their second worst.
- The hosts netted at least twice in each of their final seven games of 2024-25, but they also conceded at least twice three times in that period.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 RB Leipzig
While the opening matchday of any season in Europe can spring surprises, Bayern have been Germany's most dominant team for some time, and anything other than a home victory on Friday would be a shock considering the hosts boast an exceptional frontline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.5) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10) – 10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bayern Munich are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 80%, and the bookmakers believe that RB Leipzig have little chance of escaping Allianz Arena with any points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayern dominate recent meetings
Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have frequently faced off against each other, but it is the hosts that have dominated in recent encounters, winning two and drawing two of their past four clashes.
A total of 19 goals were scored in those four matches, with the clubs settling for a point when they last faced off on May 3, drawing 3-3 in the Bundesliga.
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 20/12/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 30/09/23
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Germany Super Cup 12/08/23
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Bayern Munich preview: Champions win the Super Cup
Bayern managed to claim the German Super Cup after beating Stuttgart, but they were fortunate that their opponents did not convert a number of good opportunities.
Winger Luis Diaz scored for Bayern against Stuttgart, and the newcomer can be pencilled into the starting XI on the left side of attack on Friday.
Predicted lineup: Neuer (GK), Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Kimmich, Goretzka, Gnabry, Olise, Diaz & Kane
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Bayern Munich
2
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
RB Leipzig
3
Bayern Munich
3
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W
Mainz
0
Bayern Munich
3
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
W
Heidenheim
0
Bayern Munich
4
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D
Inter Milan
2
Bayern Munich
2
RB Leipzig preview: Disastrous end to the season
RB Leipzig failed to achieve wins any of their final five outings in 2024-25, losing twice, conceding at least three goals three times and scoring on six occasions.
Die Roten Bullen boss Ole Werner did oversee a 4-2 win against Sandhausen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 16, with creative hub Xavi Simons netting in the 96th minute.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum, Seiwald, Schlager, Bakayoko, Xavi, Nusa & Openda
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
D
Werder Bremen
0
RB Leipzig
0
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D
Bayern Munich
3
RB Leipzig
3
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L
Eintracht Frankfurt
4
RB Leipzig
0
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D
Holstein Kiel
1
RB Leipzig
1
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W
Wolfsburg
2
RB Leipzig
3
Player to watch: Luis Diaz
Bayern signed Luis Diaz, who was bought from Liverpool for a fee in the region of £65m, and he played a key role in the English club's Premier League title win.
The Colombian scored on his competitive debut for the Bavarians against Stuttgart, and he netted four times in his final nine games for Liverpool while also providing one assist.