Vincent Kompany will hope his Bayern Munich side can take a huge step towards the Bundesliga title when they welcome RB Leipzig to Allianz Arena on Friday.
Bayern Munich:
Bayern Munich will look to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season when they host RB Leipzig on Friday. A surprising 2-1 loss to Mainz 05 ended their unbeaten run, but manager Vincent Kompany remains confident, using the defeat as motivation for the crucial clash. Bayern have been in excellent form this season, leading the Bundesliga with 33 points, and their home record is formidable, with 12 wins in their last 15 games at Allianz Arena. However, their recent struggles to keep clean sheets and a dip in form (two losses, two wins, and one draw in their last five) suggest they are not invincible. Bayern will aim to get back on track and strengthen their grip on the top spot.
RB Leipzig:
RB Leipzig, sitting fourth with 27 points, are enjoying a more solid run of form after a difficult patch. They come into this game with back-to-back wins in the Bundesliga, including a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. However, their away form is a major concern, with four consecutive defeats prior to a 2-0 win against Holstein Kiel in the DFB Pokal. Leipzig’s leaky defense, conceding 12 goals in their last six league games, will be a vulnerability Bayern will look to exploit. Despite Leipzig’s strong attacking potential, their away record and defensive frailty will make this a tough task at the Allianz Arena. Marco Rose’s future could hinge on how his team performs in this high-stakes match.
Prediction:2-1
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