Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig prediction, odds & betting tips – 24/02/2024

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Bayern Munich - RB Leipzig

Germany Bundesliga I - Allianz Arena

Crisis club Bayern Munich take on a dangerous RB Leipzig outfit at the Allianz Arena in what should be a fascinating Bundesliga encounter. Read our Bundesliga betting tips for the showpiece showdown below.

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig predictions: Can Bayern bounce back?

Bayern Munich announced this week that Thomas Tuchel will leave the club in the summer and the under-fire coach will be desperate to avoid a fourth defeat on the spin when the champions test themselves against bogey side RB Leipzig in Bavaria.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Leipzig’s price catches the eye

• HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

A combination of their poor form and lengthy injury list has had an impact on Bayern Munich’s prices ahead of the weekend and an RB Leipzig side that has already avoided defeat twice against the champions this term could be a dark horse again.

Last five H2Hs: RB Leipzig aiming to upset the odds again

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/22

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Netherlands Eredivisie 26/09/21

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Europe Friendlies 30/07/21

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Netherlands Eredivisie 21/02/21

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Netherlands Eredivisie 17/10/20

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RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich played out a pulsating 2-2 draw when they last met in the Bundesliga in September, though Die Roten Bullen ousted their rivals in the German Super Cup the month before that thanks to a hattrick from Dani Olmo.

Team news and form guide

Bayern Munich: Hosts squad still hit hard by injuries

Sacha Boey, Alphonso Davies, Kingsley Coman, Konrad Laimer and Serge Gnabry are among those injured for Bayern Munich at present while Dayot Upamecano is suspended and cannot face his former club.

Predicted lineup: Neuer – Mazraoui, de Ligt, Min-Jae, Guerreiro – Kimmich, Goretzka, Muller, Sane, Musiala – Kane

Netherlands Eredivisie 30/08/24

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Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24

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Netherlands Eredivisie 17/08/24

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Netherlands Eredivisie 10/08/24

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Europe Friendlies 03/08/24

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RB Leipzig: Visitors have a strong roster to choose from

Defender Lukas Klostermann and midfielder Amadou Haidara are Leipzig's only absentees ahead of the weekend. Die Roten Bullen eased to a 2-0 win over Gladbach in their last assignment.

Predicted lineup: Gulacsi – Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum – Seiwald, Schalger, Olmo, Simons – Openda, Sesko

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Our free expert picks: Leipzig to claim a point in 2-2 draw?

You can check out more of the weekend’s best football betting tips by visiting the linked page when you’re done here.

Bayern Munich are Saturday’s expected winners despite their dip in form and mounting personnel crisis, though visitors Leipzig could be the better option in the first team to score stakes at 31/20 (2.55). That outcome comes with a 39.2% chance of landing.

Hot tip – Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score

• Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with RB Leipzig in the reverse fixture between the teams in September.
• Six of the last seven meetings between these heavy hitters have produced over 2.5 goals.

Other tips

Bayern Munich 2-2 RB Leipzig

• Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig both hit the net twice when they drew earlier in the campaign.
• Bayern Munich shipped at least two goals in three of their last four league matches.

Lois Openda to Score Anytime

• Belgian striker Openda scored for Leipzig in their win over Gladbach last weekend.
• The 24-year-old has notched in each of his last five Bundesliga appearances overall.

Player to watch – Dani Olmo

Spanish schemer Dani Olmo produced one of the best displays of his career when he scored a hattrick to win the German Super Cup at Bayern Munich’s expense in August last year and the midfielder will be eager to punish the same opponents on Saturday evening.

Olmo excels against Bayern Munich

In total, 25-year-old Olmo has scored four career goals against Bayern Munich and the Barcelona academy graduate seems to relish the challenge of facing Germany’s most-dominant club.