Liverpool vs Leipzig Predictions and Betting Tips
Given COVID-19 complications, the second leg of this tie between Liverpool and Leipzig will also be played at the Puskas Arena in Hungary. Can Nagelsmann’s troops stage a brilliant comeback this week?
The Reds capitalized on Leipzig’s defensive mistakes as they ran out 2-0 in the first leg. First, it was Salah who latched on to Sabitzer’s poor back pass to beat Gulasci and then Mane got the better of Mukiele who failed to mistimed his kick, gifting the Senegalese a 1V1.
The Puskas Arena, some good news for the Reds
Some Liverpool fans will certainly be relieved that the second leg is set to take place in Hungary given their home form. The Reds have lost all of their last six games on their home ground, failing to score in five of those games and scoring just one in total. Relegation-threatened Fulham got the better of the defending champions over the weekend via a first-half strike from Mario Lemina. This condemned Liverpool to 8th position and with the race for the top 4 already heating up, it is likely that we wouldn’t see the Merseyside Reds in the UCL next season.
Leipzig keep up the pressure
Leipzig has managed to put even more pressure on the Bavarians in the race for the Bundesliga this season. Nagelsmann and his side have now won all of their last six league games as they trail the defending champions with just two points. Nkunku, Forsberg and Sorloth were all on the scoresheet as they recorded a brilliant clean sheet victory away at Freiburg. It is then left to see whether they can use that momentum to spark a much-needed comeback.
Liverpool vs Leipzig Team News
Defenders Gomez, Mario and van Dijk are still sidelined via injuries alongside Reds skipper Jordan Henderson. With regards to the German side, Laimer and Szoboszalai represent the only injury casualties.
Liverpool possible starting XI:
Alisson; Trent, Fabinho, Phillips, Robertson; Jones, Wijnaldum, Thiago; Jota, Salah, Mane
Leipzig possible starting XI:
Gulácsi;, Mukiele, Upamecano, Klostermann; Adams, Sabitzer, Kampl, Olmo, Forsberg; Poulsen, Nkunku
Liverpool vs Leipzig Prediction: 1-2
Liverpool are pretty much in their worst shape in recent memory. They have indeed had their three central defenders out injured all through the season but their front line hasn’t been at their best as well. We expect Leipzig to take advantage of their defensive frailties but the Red should do enough to go through in the end.
