Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: The Head-to-Head

BAYERN MUNICH VS. RB LEIPZIG

RBL in Munich!

The next Bundesliga clash for RB Leipzig is on Saturday: at 6.30 p.m. As our boys travel to German record champions Bayern Munich .

RB Leipzig are unbeaten against FCB in four games and have won the last two meetings at Munich’s Allianz Arena . The last game, in September 2023, at Red Bull Arena, ended all square, 2-2 .

Scorers that day included Lois Openda and Harry Kane , who will do battle once again tomorrow. Just one of the many exciting duels on the pitch.

We compare the head-to-head battles and have the most important player numbers for you!

“World Class” Despite Coaching Changes and Injury Concerns

Opponent Analysis: FC Bayern

MINJAE KIM VS. WILLI ORBAN

Central defender Minjae Kim is playing his first season in Munich. Last year, the South Korean was named the best defender in the Italian Serie A for SSC Napoli , and now he has brought his strength and speed to Bayern.

BUNDESLIGA STATS 23/24

Name: Minjae Kim
Age: 27
Appearances: 17
Minutes played: 1,499
Fouls: 16
Yellow cards : 3
Duel success rate: 64 percent
Passing success rate: 95 percent (second place in the league)
Since January 27th, Willi Orban has been an integral part of the RBL defence after a months-long injury break. With his experience and mentality, our captain is a very important leader in coach Marco Rose‘s team and a leader on the pitch.

BUNDESLIGA STATS 23/24

Name: Willi Orban
Age: 31
Appearances: 7
Minutes played: 503
Fouls: 8
Yellow cards: –
Duel success rate: 63 percent
Pass success rate: 88 percent

LEON GORETZKA VS. AMADOU HAIDARA

Leon Goretzka has returned to Bayern’s midfield in recent weeks. The 29-year-old has been deployed in a more defensive role than in previous years and is an important component in his team’s build-up play and defence.

STATS BL SEASON 23/24

Name: Leon Goretzka
Age: 29
Appearances: 18
Minutes played: 1,301
Goals: 2
Assists: 4
Yellow cards: 3
Ball recoveries: 1,092
Distance covered: 164 km
Doudou Haidara was at the African Cup of Nations with Mali at the beginning of the year and returned with a slight knee problem. He is now fit again and was in the starting line-up for the first time in the 2-0 win against Gladbach on the last matchday. Our number eight is a strong runner, resolute in man-to-man duels and a cornerstone in Leipzig’s build-up game.

STATS BL SEASON 23/24

Name: Name: Amadou Haidara
Age: 26
Appearances: 11
Minutes played: 709
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Yellow cards: 3
Ball recoveries: 530
Distance covered: 92 km

JAMAL MUSIALA VS XAVI

Jamal Musiala is used either in the attacking midfield or in the wing positions. The youngster is dangerous in both positions. He is quick with the ball, has great technique and brings a goal threat. Musiala provides Bayern with a lot of creativity.

STATS BL SEASON 23/24

Name: Jamal Musiala
Age: 20
Appearances: 17
Minutes played: 1,256
Goals: 6
Assists: 2
Dribbles: 98
Shots on goal: 34
Top speed: 32.7 km/h
Fouled: 27
With a lot of speed, Xavi often cuts in from the offensive wide positions into the middle, providing threats on goal. The young Dutchman either finishes himself or looks for his teammates. And he often finds them. Once in motion, it usually takes a foul to stop the young talent.

STATS BL SEASON 23/24

Name: Xavi Simons
Age: 20
Appearnces: 21
Minutes played: 1,720
Goals: 6
Assists: 7 (fourth place in the league)
Dribbles: 88
Shots on goal: 54
Top speed: 34 km/h
Fouled: 52 (first place in the league)

HARRY KANE VS. LOIS OPENDA

The FCB target man in attack is Harry Kane . The captain and record goalscorer of the English national team has shown his class in his first season in the Bundesliga. Kane is the league’s top scorer and is a constant danger, especially in the penalty area.

STATS BL SEASON 23/24

Name: Harry Kane
Age: 30
Appearances: 22
Minutes played: 1,952 (fourth place in the league)
Goals: 25 (first place in the league)
Headed goals: 6 (first place in the league)
Assists: 5
Minutes per goal: 78
Shots on goal: 89 (first place in the league)
Top speed: 32.7 km/h
Lois Openda scores and scores. The record-breaking Belgian has been successful in the last five Bundesliga games. In the penalty area or on the counterattack: Lois is always in the danger zone of the opponent’s box.