Manchester United vs RB Leipzig Predictions and Betting Tips
The Old Trafford is the stage for this clash at the top of Group H as Manchester United try to get the better of RB Leipzig. Both teams won their opening games and will be intent upon getting another win. Which side gets all the three points?
This would be the first-ever European meeting between these two sides. This mainly due to the fact of the recent meteoric rise of RB Leipzig who was virtually unknown in the European stage 10 years ago. However, they go past an English side by the name of Tottenham Hotspur in last years last-16 matchup. As a result, they would feel they have what it takes to get all three points at Manchester.
Another win in Paris for the Mancunians
Man United was pretty much written-off in their opening group stage game against Paris Saint-Germain. However, Ole once against pulled a rabbit out of his hat as he led his team to another victory at the Parc des Princes. Marcus Rashford, just like the 2018/19 season, was the match-winner but this time with a strike hard and low to Keylor Navas' right.
The Reds failed to follow up that monumental victory against another top side in the Premier League. They welcomed Chelsea to the Old Trafford with the hope of getting their first home win of the season. However, a stunning performance from Edouard Mendy in the Chelsea goal kept the game at 0-0 as both sides shared the spoils. If they're to get a positive result against Nagelsmann's side, they would need to be a lot more clinical.
High-flying Leipzig look to remain at the summit of Group H
RB Leipzig's wings seem to be soaring as high as it can, taking into account their performances domestically and in Europe. Nagelsmann's boys are at the top of the Bundesliga standings after five games played. They have managed four wins with just one of those games ending in a draw. With the Bavarians breathing down their necks, they would do well not to put themselves under pressure.
RB Leipzig and his troops did well in their opening group stage encounter against Istanbul Basaksehir. They had Angelino to thank for last Tuesday's success as the flying left-back bagged himself a brilliant brace. Nagelsmann and his troops followed that up with a brilliant comeback victory against Hertha Berlin last weekend. A Upamecano strike and a Sabitzer penalty trumped Cordoba's opener as Leipzig remained at the top of the Bundesliga standings.
Manchester United vs RB Leipzig Team News
Nagelsmann has quite a long injury list with a few first-team players out injured. This list includes Adams, Halstenberg, Klostermann, and Laimer. With regards to the home side, Jones, Bailly and Lingard represent the only injury casualties. This, in any way, isn't expected to affect the Manchester-based outfit with all these players not being regular starters.
Manchester United possible starting XI:
De gea; Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Telles, Fred, Pogba, Tuanzebe; Fernandes; Rashford, Martial
RB Leipzig possible starting XI:
Gulasci; Hendrichs, Upamecano, Orban, Angelino; Kampl, Olmo, Sabitzer; Nkunku, Poulsen, Hee-Chan
Manchester United vs RB Leipzig Prediction: 1-1
Manchester United has been struggling to find their feet at home this season. They've played three games at the Old Trafford this season, winning none and conceding nine in the process. As such, tension will be high not to make it another loss. RB Leipzig, on the other hand, is absolutely flying at the moment and will be brimming with confidence as they head to Manchester. As such, we don't see a clear winner and will be sitting on the fence for this one. However, we expect both nets to bulge in this game.
