RB Leipzig – Bayern Munich: a clash that could say a lot 
Saturday night at the Red Bull Arena. One of the season’s big dates. Leipzig wants to prove it can keep pace near the top. Bayern wants to keep steamrolling whoever stands in the way. Two aims. Two rhythms. This one matters.
Leipzig: signs of improvement, but still too patchy 
The 2-0 win over Freiburg midweek was a breath of fresh air. Ole Werner needed that. His side had been flaky, unable to string wins together since the November international break. Leipzig sit third — well placed for a Champions League return — but the numbers warn you: only three wins in their last seven Bundesliga outings, no real run, and that 6-0 drubbing in Munich back in August still stings. That result hangs over Saturday. Leipzig knows there’s no room for mistakes. Squad news: Benjamin Henrichs is out with an Achilles problem. Johan Bakayoko is doubtful with a calf complaint. Antonio Nusa is coming back slowly and should see more minutes. Romulo Cardoso, who scored this week, will lead the line.
Bayern Munich: a machine firing on all cylinders 
Since Vincent Kompany arrived, Bayern have been relentless. Eleven points clear at the top. One defeat in all competitions. An attack that’s been impossible to stop. The 3-1 win at Cologne confirmed it: Bayern are confident, efficient and ruthless. The stats are dizzying: 66 goals in 17 matches, unbeaten in the Bundesliga (15 wins, 2 draws), Harry Kane on 20 league goals already, Luis Díaz fitting in perfectly. Kompany hasn’t forgotten the 6-0 at the first meeting, and he knows Leipzig will want revenge. He also knows his squad has the tools to do it again. Absences: Jamal Musiala is edging toward a return but probably won’t play. Alphonso Davies might make an appearance. Otherwise it’s the usual: Kane up front, Díaz beside him.
Probable lineups
RB Leipzig :
Gulácsi ; Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum ; Seiwald, Haidara, Baumgartner ; Xavi Simons, Openda, Sesko
Bayern Munich :
Neuer ; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Davies ; Kimmich, Pavlović ; Sané, Musiala, Coman ; Kane
What to remember
- Bayern won 6-0 in the first meeting.
- Munich are unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season.
- Leipzig hasn’t managed two wins in a row since November.
- Bayern have scored 66 goals in 17 matches.
- Harry Kane already has 20 league goals.
Football Pick Leipzig vs Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich to win
Leipzig are improving, but still too inconsistent to topple a Bayern side this confident.
Form, belief, individual quality and team cohesion: it all tips toward the Bavarians.
Another win for the leaders is the most likely scenario.
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