Will Bayern’s home form be key against RB Leipzig?

After back-to-back away draws at Augsburg and Viking, Bayern return to the Allianz Arena on Saturday as they host RB Leipzig on Matchday 6 in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians boast a 14-game unbeaten run on home turf (W12, D2) and have been particularly prolific in front of goal, hitting 12 in two Bundesliga outings and also beating Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in the Champions League. Only Eintracht Frankfurt in 1976/77 have ever scored more from their first two home fixtures of a Bundesliga season (13). 

Leipzig contrasts

Leipzig have also enjoyed their home comforts this season, picking up all nine points in the league and scoring 14 of their 15 goals at the Red Bull Arena. Both away fixtures have ended in defeat, meaning they have lost their last four Bundesliga games on the road. Only bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach are on an equally long losing run away from home. Leipzig’s trip to Munich in the league last season ended in their heaviest top-flight defeat of 6-0.

Neuer record and Kane milestone

Manuel Neuer has never lost in 14 competitive appearances against Leipzig. Should he feature in Saturday’s game, he will become the oldest player ever to play for Bayern in the Bundesliga at 40 years and 204 days, surpassing Bernd Dreher’s record by six days from when he last played in goal against Mainz on 19 May 2007.

The game could also be a notable one for Harry Kane, as the England captain is in line to make his 100th Bundesliga appearance. His haul of 101 goals is already the most any player has had after a century of games in Germany’s top flight. He also has a good record against Leipzig with seven goals in five Bundesliga encounters.

More facts on Bayern vs. Leipzig

49 games unbeaten – Dayot Upamecano hasn’t lost any of his last 49 Bundesliga appearances. Neuer is one game behind on 48 without defeat.

16 goals – Bayern top the Bundesliga scoring chart in 2026/27 with 16 goals. Leipzig rank second with 15, meaning the two top-scoring teams now meet at the Allianz Arena.

Three straight wins – Bayern have won their last three competitive meetings with Leipzig. Their best run in this fixture is four in a row between April 2021 and July 2022.

11 wins in 20 – Bayern have prevailed in 11 out of 20 Bundesliga meetings with Leipzig (D7, L2).

Nkunku treble – Christopher Nkunku has scored three goals at the Allianz Arena. The only visiting players to have more Bundesliga goals at the stadium are Dodi Lukebakio and Markus Rosenberg with four team.

259 appearances – Leipzig coach Martín Demichelis made 259 competitive appearances in Bayern colours between 2003 and 2010, winning four Bundesliga titles and four DFB Cups.