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Bayern Munich Aim For A Strong Finish To The Year

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara (C) and Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Rafinha during the German first division Bundesliga football match SV Darmstadt 98 vs FC Bayern Munich in Darmstadt, Germany, on December 18, 2016. / AFP / Amelie QUERFURTH / RESTRICTIONS: DURING MATCH TIME: DFL RULES TO LIMIT THE ONLINE USAGE TO 15 PICTURES PER MATCH AND FORBID IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT DFL DIRECTLY AT 49 69 650050 (Photo credit should read AMELIE QUERFURTH/AFP/Getty Images)
Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara (C) and Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Rafinha during the German first division Bundesliga football match SV Darmstadt 98 vs FC Bayern Munich in Darmstadt, Germany, on December 18, 2016. / AFP / Amelie QUERFURTH / RESTRICTIONS: DURING MATCH TIME: DFL RULES TO LIMIT THE ONLINE USAGE TO 15 PICTURES PER MATCH AND FORBID IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT DFL DIRECTLY AT 49 69 650050 (Photo credit should read AMELIE QUERFURTH/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Bayern Munich gear up to host RB Leipzig for the top of the table clash on Wednesday.

The Bavarians have a chance to open up a three points gap by defeating RB Leipzig. Bayern Munich currently lead the visitors in the league table only due to a superior goal difference. A win will help in boosting the confidence of either team for the second half of the season.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men have enjoyed a good run of form lately. They had to fight hard for a win against Darnmstadt on Saturday. Bayern Munich have registered four wins in a row in the Bundesliga. They are getting efficient in front of the goal and defending astutely under Ancelotti now.

On the other hand RB Leipzig are enjoying a dream start to the life in Bundesliga. They were promoted to first divison this year for the first time and are now challenging for the title after gameweek 15. Leipzig tasted their first defeat of the season two weeks ago against Hoffenheim.

Team News-

Ancelotti will have all key players except for Jerome Boateng available for this game. The German international has undergone surgery for an injury sustained in chest. Bayern will have Philipp Lahm and Arjen Robben back for this game after recovering from minor knocks.

The other long term absentees for Ancelotti are Julian Green and Kingsley Coman. Franck Ribery got some minutes under his belt against Darmstadt, so he will be in line to start against RB Leipzig. After some rotation against Darmstadt, Ancelotti will field his strongest lineup on Wednesday.

Predicted XI-

Manuel Neuer- David Alaba, Mats Hummels, Javi Martinez, Philipp Lahm- Xabi Alonso, Thiago, Arturo Vidal-Arjen Robben-Robert Lewandowski- Franck Ribery

Opposition focus-

RB Leipzig have been playing some of the best football in Bundesliga. They have been scoring a lot of goals and their defence has been solid too. Bayern will have to be wary of their rapid counterattacks as the home side will dominate possession.

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The Bavarians will have to keep an eye of young midfielder Naby Keita. He has been the main conductor in the midfield for Lepizig. Keita has also score dfour goals this season. In the attacking third Bayern will have to contain the deady duo of Emil Frosberg and Timo Werner who have scored 14 goals together.

Prediction- Bayern Munich 3-2 RB Leipzig

This game is likely to be a high scoring game due to the efficient attacking play of both the side. Bayern will edge the game as they have been in good form recently and more prolific in scoring goals.