Overview
Bayern Munich unexpectedly stumbled against Mainz 05 in the latest round of the Bundesliga with a score of 1-2. That was the second defeat in the last 4 matches of coach Vincent Kompany's team in all competitions. Before that, they were eliminated from the German National Cup by Bayer Leverkusen.
In the context of needing a win, returning to the Allianz Arena to face RB Leipzig is a good opportunity for the "Gray Tigers". They are still unbeaten at home after 6 rounds in the Bundesliga since the beginning of the season (winning 5 matches). Besides, the Allianz Arena is also the support that helps Bayern win 3 matches in the Champions League this season against Dinamo Zagreb, Benfica and PSG.
Harry Kane has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, but is expected to feature for Bayern's final game in 2024. Kane's return is certainly a welcome one for Kompany.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig have shown relatively poor away form recently. In the last 6 matches, coach Marco Rose's team has only won once against weak team Holstein Kiel and lost the remaining 5 matches. They have conceded a total of 10 goals during that time.
RB Leipzig will take plenty of encouragement from their recent performances at the Allianz Arena, with Marco Rose's side winning two of their last three visits to Bayern Munich's home ground.
However, Bayern were the winners in the most recent meeting between the two sides - a 2-1 win in February this year.
Human resources situation
As mentioned, Kane could feature for Bayern, alongside Alphonso Davies. However, Sacha Boey, Hiroki Ito, Joao Palhinha, Manuel Neuer and Josip Stanisic will all be absent.
On the other side of the front line, RB Leipzig has even more injuries with 6 players, including Xavi Simons.
Expected lineup:
Bayern Munich: Peretz, Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Davies, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Sane, Kane.
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Seiwald, Orban, Geertruida, Henrichs, Schlager, Baumgartner, Kampl, Nusa, Sesko, Openda.
The match between Bayern Munich vs Leipzig takes place at 2:30 am on December 21 (Vietnam time).
