The Bundesliga is on a knife’s edge heading into the final two matches of the season. League leaders Bayern Munich will host third-placed RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in a pivotal clash at 16:30 GMT.
Bayern Munich will win the title if they win their remaining two matches; it is in their hands. However, any dropped points could be punished by Dortmund, who are just a point behind the Bavarians.
RB Leipzig will look to win their last two matches to seal a top-four finish and Champions League football next season; the chasing pack is within three points of the Leipzig side, and any slip-ups will be punished.
Key Highlights
Bayern Munich’s Tight Title Fight
Thomas Tuchel and his Bayern charges will look to win the remaining two matches to wrap up the Bundesliga title in one of the closest domestic fights in recent years.
With a point separating them from second-placed Dortmund, Bayern must win to stand a chance of retaining their title.
Tuchel will ensure that his players understand that any slip-ups could see them lose the title at the last moment possible, with Dortmund ready to pounce.
RB Leipzig’s Fight for the Top Four
Marco Rose and his charges will be looking to make it four wins on the trot when they face Bayern on Saturday at the Allianz Area.
In their last five outings, RB Leipzig have won four matches and lost once. They have collected 12 points out of the available 15 as they have pushed into third on the table and within touching distance of sealing Champions League qualification.
With 60 points, Marco Rose’s charges are one point ahead of fourth-placed Union Berlin and four points ahead of fifth-placed SC Freiburg. These chasing teams are within striking distance of Leipzig’s slip-up in the final two matches.
Bet hereInjury Report
Bayern
Bayern Munich have a few injuries to contend with in the business end of the Bundesliga season.
Center-back Lucas Hernandez is out with a cruciate ligament rupture until at least June 30, 2023. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also out in the long0-term with a fractured lower leg; he will be unavailable until June 30, 2023.
Bayern are also without attacking midfielder Paul Wanner after he underwent dental surgery. Tuchel will also be unable to select left-back Alphonso Davies who is sidelined with a torn muscle bundle.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (knee) and Josip Stanisic 9hamstring) are also unavailable for selection this weekend.
RB Leipzig
Goalkeeper Peter Gulasci is sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture; the 33-year-old has been out for 33 matches and will not make his comeback this weekend against Bayern.
Center-back Josko Gvardiol will be unavailable for selection this weekend because he is serving a red card suspension; he will be back available on June 4, 2023.
Possible Lineups
Bayern
Y. Sommer; B. Mazraoui, B. Pavard, M. de Ligt, J. Cancelo; J. Kimmich; L. Sane, T. Muller, J. Musiala, K. Coman; S. Gnabry
RB Leipzig
J. Blaswich; M. Simakan, L. Klostermann, W. Oban, B. Henrichs; K. Laimer, A. Haidara; D. Szoboszlai, E. Forsberg; T. Werner, C. Nkunku
Prediction
Bayern have won their last three matches to come within two wins of their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title. They will be looking to make four consecutive wins when they face RB Leipzig as they close in on the title ahead of rivals Dortmund.
Marco Rose will focus on getting something from the Bayern match because a loss could see them drop to fourth and potentially come to within a point of fifth-placed Freiburg.
Therefore, the clash with Bayern will be a crucial match for both teams with title and top-four ramifications.
Bayern Munich will win the match and go to within a match of sealing the Bundesliga title.
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