In the opening match of the new Bundesliga season, Bayern Munich will host RB Leipzig at home.
Bayern Munich have remained unbeaten in the first round of every season over the past 13 campaigns, with a specific record of 11 wins and 2 draws. Since the concept of an opening match was introduced to the Bundesliga in 2002, no team has appeared in or won as many official Bundesliga opening matches as Bayern Munich. To date, Bayern Munich have participated in 16 opening matches out of 23 Bundesliga seasons, boasting a record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.
Manuel Neuer is set to embark on his 20th Bundesliga season. Before Neuer, only three players have had such long careers in the Bundesliga: Klaus Fichtel (22 seasons), Claudio Pizarro, and Oliver Kahn (both 20 seasons).
Regarding their opening match opponents this season, Bayern Munich have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches against RB Leipzig. However, Bayern Munich have scored more than 2 goals in their last 8 Bundesliga matches. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig have failed to score in 6 of their last 7 away league matches.
