RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions and Betting Tips
We expect sparks to fly at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday as RB Leipzig play hosts to Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Dortmund head into this game unbeaten in this fixture since 2017- a run that has spanned across eight games. However, with Jesse Marsch's troops on the ascension, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them break the jinx this weekend.
Goals aplenty at the Red Bull Arena
After a poor start to the season, RB Leipzig is finally getting positive results in the German Bundesliga. Their 1-1 draw against Frankfurt not only means that they're now unbeaten in five league games, but they've also managed to pick up 11 points from those matches. Jesse Marsch must have been proud of his boys' performance against a star-studded PSG outfit in the UEFA Champions League as he saw his side net a last-gasp equalizer to secure a point. Nkuku continued his fine form in front of goal with the opener for the hosts and whilst Andre Silva failed to put them two ahead with his penalty miss, PSG replied swiftly with two goals from Gini Wijnaldum. Die Rotten Bullen were given a lifeline in the 90th minute as the ref pointed to the spot following Kimpembe's foul and there was no mistake from the spot this time around as Dominik Szoboszlai put the ball in the net to leave the game at 2-2. Would we see them use this as a platform for victory this weekend ?
Similar to their opponents, Dortmund didn't have a week to be proud of in the UEFA Champions League as they were hammered, once again, by Ajax this time at the Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund suffered a minor setback in the first half with Hummels seeing red, pitting the tie in favour of the visitors. They still managed to get the opener via Marco Reus, however, the 11-men of Ajax eventually got the goals, condemning their opponents to a 3-1 defeat. Dortmund finds themselves just a point behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga having managed to string together four straight league wins. However, this would be put to the test this weekend, given the absence of talisman Erling Haaland who is sidelined via injury. Nonetheless, there's still loads of talent to secure all three points for Dortmund.
Leipzig vs Dortmund Team News
Leipzig possible starting XI:
Gulacsi; Mukiele, Simakan, Gvardiol; Adams, Haidara, Laimer, Angelino; Nkunku, Szoboszlai; Poulsen
Dortmund possible starting XI:
Kobel; Akanji, Hummels, Pongracic; Meunier, Bellingham, Witsel, Passlack; Brandt, Hazard, Reus
Leipzig vs Dortmund Prediction: 3-2
Leipzig have lost only to Bayern Munich at the Red Bull Arena this season and with the visitors heading into this game without their top striker, we'd be going for a home victory in a goal-laden encounter.
