Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich, a club that is struggling to properly defend their Bundesliga crown, is set to do battle against one of the tougher sides in the German top flight. They have closed the gap at the top, but they still have games to win before they can retake their throne.
In order to do that, though, they have to beat a tough side. RB Leipzig have been one of the more exciting sides in the league over the past couple of years, quickly establishing themselves as one of the more dynamic teams in the league.
This duel between two of the top teams in the German top flight will create a lot of interesting Bundesliga 2018 highlights, so it’s always a great idea to check the facts surrounding this game!
Talking Points
Bayern want a mighty win over the Red Bulls
Bayern Munich are doing pretty well in all of the competitions they have been so far. They are winning their league games and have finished the Champions League group stage at the top of their group. A casual fan could say that Bayern are at the top of their game.
However, many of the passionate supporters at the Allianz Arena are still groaning in their seats as they watch every game in the league. Their stumbles during the early days of the season have left them looking enviously at Borussia Dortmund. Their narrow defeat at the Der Klassiker was a bitter pill to swallow.
Moreover, they have a rather tough matchup in the Champions League come 2019. While some may consider them as heavy favourites ahead of Liverpool, but the Jurgen Klopp-led team made the final last year. Moreover, they have fantastic players from the goalpost to the final third.
However, they still have one of the most effective attackers in the Bundesliga. Robert Lewandowski is still one of the league’s best when it comes to scoring goals, and the Poland ace has snagged 10 goals in 14 league appearances.
He also has superb team-mates who are ready to support him in Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller. As long as the team stays connected during play, there’s no way the Bavarians would lose this game.
Leipzig want more Bayern blood
Leipzig are probably missing a lot of Champions League action and will want to secure their spot in the top four of the Bundesliga. And winning against the defending champions is a sure-fire way to improve their chances of finishing in the Champions League places.
While their season also pales in comparison to the BVB, the Red Bulls have been playing rather well recently. They gave the league leaders room to breathe when they took down Borussia Monchengladbach while keeping a clean sheet. They followed it up with a dominant 4-1 display at home against Mainz.
Leipzig supporters also badly need this win as they have struggled to keep themselves in contention in the Europa League. They could have qualified if things went their way, but Rosenborg produced a last-minute equaliser to send a dejected Leipzig team home while their sister club in Salzburg makes it through.
With Emil Forsberg still out due to injury, the club would have to rely on the sheer attacking powers of Yussuf Poulsen and Timo Werner. The two have chipped in 18 goals to Leipzig’s tally of 28, and they will be important for their team’s success against the Bavarians.
History
Given that the Red Bull-sponsored club hasn’t stayed at the top flight for long, there isn’t much to go about when it comes history. However, Bayern have won the first four matches since 2016: one of those victories was a particularly memorable 4-5 away win where both Lewandowski and Werner scored braces.
In terms of recent form, Bayern have been more stable. They haven’t lost a match since early November, and three of their four recent wins finished with at least a three-goal advantage. Meanwhile, Leipzig have a spotty league form. But their recent triumphs against Mainz and Gladbach are signs that they can definitely play football.
Betting Tip
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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig | RB Leipzig Asian Handicap +1.25 @ 2.16 |
| December 20, 03:30 (GMT+8) |
Both teams feature gifted players and attractive approaches to the beautiful game, so it’s not hard to see this being a high-scoring game that will be down to the wire. I personally believe that Bayern Munich will finish the evening with the three points, but I believe Leipzig can at least keep the score close.
If you believe Leipzig can pull off an upset, the 1-2 Correct score is at a whopping 25.00. The opposite result in favour of Bayern is at 7.50.
There are more interesting Bundesliga 2018 odds at SBOBET if you are looking to maximize your winnings in this bombastic match. The Over-Under market offers superb odds for those who expect to see goals. Over 3.50 Goals is available at 2.11.
The Total Goal market also has great offers. The 2-3 (2.22) and 4-6 (2.36) options are very tempting bets to make.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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