It is the battle for the top spot before the winter break on Wednesday as Bayern Munich hosts second place RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians and The Red Bulls are currently tied on points with Bayern leading in point difference.
Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig Match Details, TV Schedule and Live Stream Links
- Date: December 21, Wednesday
- Venue: Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany
- Start Time: 9:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM GMT
- Channel: FOX Sports 1 (USA), BT Sport 3 (UK)
- Live Stream: FOX Sports 2GO, BT Sport App, fuboTV
Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig Preview
The reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich is looking to send RB Leipzig down back to Earth. The Bavarians ahead only through goal difference but they would want to end the first half of the season with a lot of momentum.
Douglas Costa helped Bayern beat Darmstadt over the weekend with a goal in the 1-0 victory. On the other hand, promoted side Leipzig wants to send a message to the entire Bundesliga that they are here to stay.
The Red Bulls are coming off an impressive win against the in-form Hertha Berlin side last Saturday. Timo Werner added to his goal tally while defender Willi Orban also scored to give Leipzig a 2-0 win. Leipzig director Ralf Rangnick is feeling confident heading into the top of the table showdown on Wednesday.
"If we want to take points with it at Munich we have to give it our all. It's an absolute highlight for us, with Europe-wide attention. We can only win, even if we lose," Rangnick said, via ESPN.
"It's a match which electrifies all of Germany and which will thrill people cross-border," he added.
Possible Formation and Starting XI
Bayern Munich (4-3-3): Manuel Neuer; David Alaba, Mats Hummels, Javi Martinez, Philipp Lahm; Arturo Vidal, Joshua Kimmich, Thigao; Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski, Douglas Costa
RB Leipzig (4-2-2-2): Peter Gulasci; Willi Orban, Bernardo, Stefan Ilsanker; Diego Demme, Nabby Keita; Emil Forsberg, Marcel Sabitzer; Timo Werner, Yussuf Poulsen
Prediction: Bayern Munich wins 2-1.
