RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich. Prediction for the German Bundesliga match

In the main match of the eighteenth round of the German championship, RB Leipzig will host Bayern Munich. This important match will take place on Saturday, January 17, at the Red Bull Arena.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich

RB Leipzig

The Bulls are in the top four of the German league table, despite missing their matchday 16 match against St. Pauli due to weather conditions. Leipzig now has one game in hand, which should allow them to improve their position slightly in the future. This season, the team is focused exclusively on the Bundesliga and will try to collect as many points as possible in the second half of the season to qualify for the Champions League. In the first half, the Bulls suffered a crushing away loss to the reigning champions, so they will now aim to put in a much better performance in front of their home fans against the league leaders and season favorites.

Bayern Munich

The Munich team continues to confidently lead the Bundesliga standings, confirming their status as the best German team with each new matchday, unrivaled in the current season. In one of their most recent matches, Bayern scored eight goals against Wolfsburg, demonstrating an incredible level of football. It's crucial for Vincent Kompany's side to maintain their current form as long as possible, as they face not only Bundesliga matches but also crucial matches in the Champions League main round. Bayern striker Harry Kane remains the top scorer in the current Bundesliga, with 20 goals and four assists.

RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich facts

• In the first round of the current German championship, Bayern defeated RB Leipzig with a score of 6:0;
• In the last seven consecutive matches between the teams in the German championship, the bet on Over (2.5) has come in;
• In four of the last five matches between the opponents, the bet on “both teams to score” has come through;
• Bayern are yet to lose in the current German Bundesliga;
• The last time Bayern lost in the German championship was on March 8, 2025;
• Bayern have won three of their last five matches against Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Odds from download 1xbet

1xbet, a bookmaker very popular among football fans, offers its customers the following odds for the central match of the 18th round of the German championship: 4.70 on a Leipzig win, 4.70 on a draw, and 1.61 on a Bayern victory. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

This will be the main match of the eighteenth round of the German championship, and Bayern is deservedly considered the favorite. RB Leipzig will certainly try to perform much better at home than in the first half, but the Bulls will have to go above and beyond to pull off a surprise victory. In recent years, meetings between these rivals have featured high-scoring and high-scoring matches, and their new encounter is sure to impress neutral fans. A good bet is Over (3.5 goals) at 1.85.