[(FC Bayern Munich) Strength]:
1. As the defending champions, FC Bayern Munich vow to make a good start in the new season. Facing old rivals RB Leipzig this time, FC Bayern Munich are eager to kick off the new campaign with a resounding victory.
2. During the off-season, FC Bayern Munich have strengthened their squad by signing former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and former Bayer Leverkusen veteran centre-back Jonathan Tah.
3. FC Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart in the recent German Super Cup final to claim the first championship before the new season. Coupled with their victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Germany Telekom Cup, the team have achieved a full win record in their last 4 games.
4. FC Bayern Munich had the highest home win rate in the league last season, achieving 14 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss throughout the season, with a win rate of over 80%.
5. FC Bayern Munich have remained unbeaten in their opening game for 13 consecutive seasons, with a record of 11 wins and 2 draws. In their first game last season, they won 4-0 against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
6. FC Bayern Munich performed well in competitive games recently, with 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 10 games, a win rate up to 70%.
7. FC Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 5-1 at home last season. They have won their two home encounters in the past two seasons.
[(FC Bayern Munich) Weakness]:
1. FC Bayern Munich's current injury situation remains concerning. Key attacker Jamal Musiala is out for a long-term period due to injury, while defenders Konrad Konrad Laimer, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito will continue to miss out. Midfielders Paul Wanner and Aleksandar Pavlovic are also unavailable for this game.
2. FC Bayern Munich won only 4 of the last 10 games in AH with poor performances in the league. They lost 4 of the last 5 league games at home in AH.
[(RB Leipzig) Strength]:
1. RB Leipzig just defeated SV Sandhausen 4-2 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, securing their first competitive victory ahead of the new season.
2. RB Leipzig just got 3 wins and 2 losses in their 5 friendlies during the off-season. They scored 15 goals and conceded 5 with outstanding performances on both ends.
[(RB Leipzig) Weakness]:
1. Due to missing out on this UEFA Champions League, RB Leipzig have lost quite a few players during the off-season, with significant changes to the team's squad structure. In the first round away to FC Bayern Munich, they may adopt a relatively conservative defensive counter-attacking tactic, and their desire to win is average.
2. RB Leipzig's major wing-back Benjamin Henrichs continues to be absent due to injury. Midfielders Amadou Haidara and Andrija Maksimovic are both doubtful for the game, while winger Tidiam Gomis is out with a ligament strain.
3. RB Leipzig had a very poor performance on the road last season, achieving 5 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in 17 away games, with a win rate of less than 30%, showing weak ability in away games.
4. RB Leipzig did not perform well in the last 10 competitive games, with only 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, a win rate of only 30%.
5. RB Leipzig just got 1 win, 2 draws and 6 losses in the last 9 visits to FC Bayern Munich. They conceded 7 goals in the last two games away to Allianz Arena.
6. RB Leipzig won only 2 of the last 10 German Bundesliga away games in AH. They lost 3 of the last 5 German Bundesliga games in AH.
[Tips]:
FC Bayern Munich have already claimed two titles - the Germany Telekom Cup and the German Super Cup - ahead of the new season, showing excellent overall form.
They have achieved 11 wins and 2 draws in their opening games over the past 13 seasons, and will surely be looking to get off to a winning start at home against RB Leipzig in this round.
Harry Kane has been in hot form recently, scoring in consecutive games. Additionally, they have secured victories against RB Leipzig in their home games over the past two seasons.
RB Leipzig lost Benjamin Sesko during the off-season, but attackers like Lois Openda and Xavi Simons remain in the squad, so their strength has not been significantly weakened.
However, AH market provided a -2.00 line to back FC Bayern Munich.
Thus, we believe FC Bayern Munich to secure a big home win.
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