Alright NOW we can win the title
Match information
Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Kickoff: 3:30 PM | 9:30 AM EDT | 6:30 AM PDT
Bayern Munich had the chance to seal the Bundesliga title last weekend with a win over Mainz, but Bayer Leverkusen’s win meant that the title can officially be decided on Saturday. A win for the Bavarians regardless of Leverkusen’s result will do it; at the same time, a draw would allow for a poetic home celebration of the title next weekend.
Team news
Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Raphaël Guerreiro are not available, while Dayot Upamecano is still not greenlit for a return. Manuel Neuer is reportedly fit again and might play at the weekend. With that in mind, here’s how the team should line up:
Like the previous week, three points on Saturday is crucial because it finishes off the title race. Jonas Urbig starts in goal; Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Kim Min-jae, and Josip Stanišić as the defensive line; Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović sit in front of them, while Michael Olise, Thomas Müller, and Kingsley Coman support Harry Kane in the front.
Meanwhile, here’s what kicker predicted:
Leipzig vs Bayern | Predicted lineups [@kicker] pic.twitter.com/RHyqIiH082
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 1, 2025
While you’re here, do consider listening to our Preview Show for this match! Listen to it below or on Spotify. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- A look at where each team is in the table and also a look back at the first match.
- A look at the injury and suspension situations for both teams.
- Why Bayern Munich fans should watch this game — get a closer look at Benjamin Šeško and Xavi Simons.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
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