Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig at Munich’s Allianz Arena on a Wednesday in February of 2026 – the 11th will do. Kick-off time is set for 8:45 PM in CET (and 9:45 PM over in WAT). This will be the third time the two teams have clashed this season and given Bayern’s dominating wins in their previous two head to head’s – a 6-0 drubbing in the Supercup and a 5-1 win in the Bundesliga that January at Red Bull Arena – the omens arent looking great for Leipzig. Under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, Bayern are six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a domestic double in their sights, while Leipzig, managed by Ole Werner, are still looking for cup revenge despite being way off the pace in the league.
Match Summary
At present , Bayern are sitting pretty at the top of the league, with 54 points to their name from 21 games (17 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss). They’re boasting an impressive +60 goal difference and have an almost unbeatable record on home turf. They’ve been on a bit of a roll lately, including a 5-1 thrashing of Hoffenheim not so long ago, with both Harry Kane and Michael Olise in scorching form. For Leipzig, on the other hand, things are a bit more complicated – they’re currently fourth in the league with 39 points (12 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses). Their away form has been pretty decent, but they’ve got a lot of history against Bayern as well – no wins in the last 10 meetings. And this cup tie promises to be a real barnburner – Bayern are desperate to get to the semis after a few close calls recently, while Leipzig want to put to bed their hoodoo at Allianz Arena. Over 2.5 goals is looking likely – you only have to look at their recent head to heads, including that 5-1 reverse fixture where Bayern exploded in the second half.
Head-to-head: Bayern have got the better of Leipzig every time so far, but the visitors’ pace on the counter could cause trouble if Bayern rotate for the cup.
Possible Lineups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Davies – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Gnabry, Luis Diaz – Kane
Vincent Kompany has a clean bill of health with no major injuries or suspensions to worry about – which is a big bonus. And with Harry Kane on the prowl (he’s got 7 goals in 6 games against Leipzig) and supported by Michael Olise‘s flair after his brace in the league win, Bayern will be expecting big things.
RB Leipzig (4-3-3 or 4-1-2-3): Vandevoordt – Baku, Orban, Bitshiabu, Raum – Seiwald, Schlager, Baumgartner – Diomande, Romulo, Nusa
Despite losing star player Assan Ouédraogo to a knee injury, Ole Werner has got a pretty strong squad available – and Antonio Nusa could be a key player on the wing, while Christoph Baumgartner is looking like the man to turn to for creativity in midfield.
Prediction
Bayern’s momentum, home advantage and depth make them clear favourites going in to this cup quarter-final. Harry Kane should be able to exploit Leipzig’s defense once again, while Michael Olise adds a bit of unpredictability to the mix. But Leipzig can still cause some problems on the break with Antonio Nusa on the wing and Christoph Baumgartner in midfield. Still, Bayern’s last 5-1 thrashing of Leipzig suggests another strong result for the hosts. Progressing comfortably here. Another high scoring game, and all that.
Final score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 RB Leipzig
