Bayern vs Leipzig

The Allianz Arena sets the stage for a blockbuster DFB-Pokal Quarter-Final this Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich welcomes Ole Werner’s RB Leipzig with a spot in the semi-finals on the line. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 GMT (20:45 local time).

Bayern is chasing their first domestic cup title since 2020, while Leipzig—winners in 2022 and 2023—aim to reassert their dominance as the "Cup Kings" of the modern era.

Match Information

Bayern Munich: The Bavarian Juggernaut

Bayern arrives in a mood for blood after dismantling Hoffenheim 5–1 over the weekend. While they suffered a minor blip in January with an unbeaten run coming to an end against Augsburg, they have been ruthless against Leipzig this season, outscoring them 11–1 across two Bundesliga meetings (6–0 and 5–1).

Team News and Selection:

• Hat-trick Hero: Luis Díaz is the man of the hour after his triple against Hoffenheim. He is expected to start on the wing, providing a clinical edge alongside Harry Kane.

• Squad Rotation: Vincent Kompany famously rotated Kim Min-jae out of the squad entirely against Hoffenheim to manage fitness. With Jonathan Tah and Upamecano in solid form, the center-back pairing remains a point of high competition.

• Injury Updates: Bayern remains without Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanišić, and Nicolas Jackson (AFCON duty). However, Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich are fully integrated back into the squad.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Bischof, Tah, Upamecano, Ito; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Gnabry, Musiala, Díaz; Kane.

RB Leipzig: Searching for Cup Redemption

Ole Werner’s side has been inconsistent in 2026 but showed resilience in their last outing, a 2–1 win over Cologne that saw them climb into the top four. Despite their heavy league defeats to Bayern, Leipzig has a proud recent history in this competition, reaching at least the semi-finals in five of the last seven years.

Team News and Selection:

• The "First-Half" Warning: In their January meeting, Leipzig dominated the first half and led 1–0 before a second-half collapse. Werner will look to replicate that early intensity for the full 90 minutes.

• Key Absences: Assan Ouédraogo (knee) and Lukas Klostermann (infection) are out.

• The Creative Hub: 18-year-old Antonio Nusa has been a standout performer, providing the flair needed to test Bayern’s high defensive line.

• Predicted XI (4-3-3): Gulácsi; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Baumgartner, Seiwald, Schlager; Nusa, Romulo, Diomande.

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• Season Dominance: Bayern has won both meetings this season by aggregate scores of 11–1.

• Historical Advantage: Bayern has won both previous DFB-Pokal meetings between the sides (the 2019 final and a 2017 second-round tie).

• Home Fortress: Bayern has scored in 32 consecutive matches and hasn't failed to find the net at the Allianz Arena in 18 straight games.

• Cup Pedigree: RB Leipzig has never lost a DFB-Pokal quarter-final in their club history.

Tactical Preview and Prediction

Kompany’s Bayern will likely push a high line, relying on the pace of Upamecano to recover if Leipzig breaks. The key battle will be in midfield, where Pavlovic and Goretzka must contain the energetic Nicolas Seiwald.

Leipzig’s best hope lies in the wide areas. David Raum’s crossing and Antonio Nusa’s dribbling caused Bayern "real problems" in January. However, with Harry Kane and Luis Díaz in peak form, it is difficult to see past a home victory.

Final Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3–1 RB Leipzig