Firing on all cylinders once again, Al Hain-Cole expects the Bundesliga champions to come out on top in a free-scoring match against Nagelsmann’s team
The Bundesliga title race could take a decisive turn on Sunday as Bayern Munich welcome RB Leipzig to the Allianz Arena.
Julian Nagelsmann’s team looked well on course for a first-ever top-flight title after going into the winter break in top spot, but have slipped into second after taking just four points from nine since the turn of the year.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Latest Odds
Having won just one of their seven previous matches against this opposition, they are priced at 11/2 (6.50) with bet365 to reclaim first place by coming out on top here.
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Die Roten have moved up a level with six consecutive wins in the league, and are clear 2/5 (1.40) favourites to open up a four-point gap at the summit with a big win.
The last two league encounters between this pair have both resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 9/2 (5.50) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Team News
Ivan Perisic has joined Nikolas Sule on the sidelines after suffering a fractured ankle in training, although Javi Martinez, Lucas Hernandez and Kinglsey Coman could be back in contention following injury.
Kevin Kampl will face a late fitness test for the visitors, while Willi Orban and Ibrahima Kounate remain long-term absentees.
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While a difficult first half of the campaign for the perennial champions raised hopes that the Bundesliga trophy could finally be bound elsewhere, Bayern have slipped ominously into gear recently.
As well as overseeing six wins in a row, Hansi Flick has the team playing some of the most exciting football in the club’s recent memory – underlined by a return of 23 goals from those six fixtures.
Indeed, they now look far too strong for Roten Bullen team that is struggling for form and confidence, conceding nine times in their last five matches.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Tips and Predictions
All in all, odds of 5/4 (2.25) look like solid value on Bayern emerging victorious from their eighth match in nine that features over 3.5 goals, as well as a 14th in 17 for Leipzig.
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Bayern Munich to win & over 3.5 goals at 5/4 (2.25) for a 1pt stake with bet365