Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction, plus bet builder tips and standout odds ahead of the Bundesliga clash.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 17:30 UK time |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have been confirmed.
Bayern Munich Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jonas Urbig (GK); Konrad Laimer (DR), Nathaniel Brown (DL), Dayot Upamecano (DC), Kim Min-Jae (DC); Aleksandar Pavlovic (DMC), Joshua Kimmich (DMC); Ismael Saibari (AMC), Luis Díaz (AML), Michael Olise (AMR); Harry Kane (FW)
Substitutes: Josip Stanisic, Hiroki Ito, Sacha Boey, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Serge Gnabry, Sven Ulreich, Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl
RB Leipzig Starting XI
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI: Maarten Vandevoordt (GK); Lukas Klostermann (DR), Willi Orbán (DC), Castello Lukeba (DC), David Raum (DL); Brajan Gruda (MR), Ezechiel Banzuzi (MC), Rocco Reitz (MC), Neil El Aynaoui (MC), Antonio Nusa (ML); Christopher Nkunku (FW)
Substitutes: Max Finkgräfe, Ørjan Nyland, Andrija Maksimovic, Tidiam Gomis, Rômulo, Nicolas Seiwald, Maxime Estève, Ridle Baku, Benjamin Henrichs
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Immediate Reaction
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Harry Kane leading the front line and Michael Olise on the right of a three-man attacking midfield that also features Luis Díaz and Ismael Saibari. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic provide the double pivot behind them, with Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano partnering at centre-back.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig set up in a 4-5-1 with Christopher Nkunku as the lone striker, supported by a midfield five of Brajan Gruda, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Rocco Reitz, Neil El Aynaoui and Antonio Nusa. Maarten Vandevoordt starts in goal, with Willi Orbán and Castello Lukeba in the central defensive pair.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Over 8.5 Bayern Munich home corners, Harry Kane to have over 3.5 shots, Michael Olise to have over 0.5 shots on target, and Harry Kane to score anytime.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Bayern Munich are the clear favourites in this Bundesliga fixture, with the home side's attacking selections and the strength of their front line making them the stronger side on the evidence available. Leipzig's route to a result will depend on how their 4-5-1 handles Bayern's midfield and wide attacking players.
Result Prediction: Bayern Munich are favoured to win at the Allianz Arena, based on the market and the pre-match profile of the two sides.
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