Since RB Leipzig's promotion to the Bundesliga in 2016, Bayern Munich have won 12 of 22 meetings with die Roten Bullen, with Leipzig winning only one of nine league visits to Bavaria, losing six.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig preview
Will Bayern Munich begin their Bundesliga title defence with a Friday night victory? Last season, Bayern reclaimed the Meisterschale, having been temporarily dethroned by Bayer Leverkusen, thereby securing their 12th title in 13 seasons. However, that was the only silverware Vincent Kompany's side collected, dumped out in July's Club World Cup quarter-finals by Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta, so FC Hollywood are targeting even more trophies this time round.
Well, die Roten's quest for silverware started well last weekend, picking up the recently rebranded Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Bayern beat Stuttgart 2-1 at Neckarstadion last Saturday night, with Harry Kane breaking the deadlock, before debuted Luis Díaz got the all important second. So now, will the Rekordmeister collect three points on the Bundesliga's opening weekend?
As for RB Leipzig, they were in DFB-Pokal first round action on Saturday, made to work hard for a victory over fourth-tier Sandhausen, twice falling behind early on but eventually prevailing 4-2 at Hardtwaldstadion. Last season was a catastrophic campaign for die Roten Bullen, finishing seventh in the Bundesliga, thereby failing to qualify for any European competition, this the lowest finish of their admittedly short top division history.
Over the summer, Ole Werner has taken over as the new head coach, having previously been in charge of Holstein Kiel and Werder Bremen, with this marking the start of a new era in Saxony. So, can Leipzig spring a Friday night surprise, or will Bayern Munich flex their muscles at the Allianz Arena?
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 22.
- Bayern Munich Wins: 12. Draws: 7. RB Leipzig Wins: 3.
Bayern Munich team news
Star man Jamal Musiala is likely to be sidelined until the winterpause due to a fractured fibula suffered at the Club World Cup, while Alphonso Davies and Aleksandar Pavlović are also sidelined.
Summer signings Jonathan Tah and Luis Díaz both started in Stuttgart on Saturday, with Josip Stanišić likely to get the nod over Raphaël Guerreiro at left-back once again. Manuel Neuer will make his 563rd appearance for the club, still almost 200 behind Thomas Müller, who has departed for Vancouver Whitecaps during the summer. Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman have also moved on to pastures new, leaving Vincent Kompany somewhat short of attacking options.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs RB Leipzig: (4-3-3): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Gnabry, Luis Díaz; Kane.
Bayern Munich player to watch vs RB Leipzig
Harry Kane's opener in the Supercup takes his tally to 86 in 97 appearances for Bayern, three of which have come in three Bundesliga meetings with Leipzig, so can he add to that tally?
RB Leipzig team news
The visitors have sold Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United, but Xavi Simons remains in Saxony for now, scoring against Sandhausen in the DFB-Pokal, despite reportedly being Chelsea-bound.
New winger Yan Diomande marked his debut with a goal last weekend; the teenager was playing High School Soccer in the US two years ago before, after only ten appearances for Leganés in La Liga, Leipzig paid €20 million to secure his signature this summer. Will the Ivorian continue to get the nod over another new recruit Johan Bakayoko on the right-wing?
Brazilian striker Rômulo Cardoso, who arrived from Göztepe just last week, will be hoping to debut.
RB Leipzig predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich: (4-3-3): Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Seiwald, Vermeeren, Simons; Bakayoko, Nusa, Openda.
RB Leipzig player to watch vs Bayern Munich
Loïs Openda looks set to lead the line, following Šeško's sale, so can the Belgian better his tally of nine Bundesliga goals from last season?
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig prediction
We are fully expecting Bayern Munich to claim a comfortable victory over a Leipzig side in transition, although goals should be guaranteed at the Allianz Arena: Bayern Munich 3-1 RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig FAQs - Bundesliga
How to watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on TV channel?
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: BBC iPlayer
- USA: ESPN+ & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on live streaming?
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: BBC iPlayer
- USA: ESPN+ & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga?
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig takes place on Friday 22 August 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (BST), 14:30 (EDT) & 11:30 (PDT).