Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig prediction 17.10.2026 | Bundesliga

Bayern Munich enters this one on the back of a chaotic 3-3 Champions League draw away at Viking FK. The Bavarians have looked unusually vulnerable defensively over the last week, having also coughed up points in a frustrating 2-2 domestic draw against Augsburg.

Vincent Kompany’s men are under immense pressure to tighten things up immediately. Honestly, I didn't expect them to struggle this much at the back after completely storming the Bundesliga to win the title with a massive 89 points last season.

Die Roten have picked up three wins and two draws from their opening five league fixtures. Thankfully, the Allianz Arena remains an absolute fortress.

The hosts are currently on a tearing four-match winning run at home across all competitions, highlighted by a ruthless 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin and a flawless record of scoring at least five times in each encounter.

Up front, Harry Kane remains their ultimate weapon after netting a vital midweek brace. Jamal Musiala remains the noticeable absentees for Bayern.

RB Leipzig prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven. The Red Bulls ground out that crucial European result midweek to steady themselves.

Before that, the Red Bulls thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt in an absolute 6-0 domestic masterpiece. Martín Demichelis’ men desperately needed that explosive confidence booster to finally build some serious domestic momentum.

Frankly, their start has been a bit of a rollercoaster compared to their solid third-place finish last term. They have recorded three wins and two defeats from their opening five league games.

Their primary concern heading into this weekend is an incredibly alarming away form. They have lost all their last three away games 9-2 on aggregate. That is a terrible trend when traveling to Munich.

Up front, Christopher Nkunku has been the absolute main man since his return, racking up 4 crucial goals so far. The team will have to cope without a few key squad depth players as Christoph Baumgartner and Forzan Assan Ouedraogo remain sidelined with injuries.