RB Leipzig – Bayer Leverkusen : Preview & Prediction
As part of the 13th Bundesliga matchday, RB Leipzig 7th receives Bayer Leverkusen 4th in a match counting towards the Champions League race.
RB Leipzig had a complicated start to the season with the departure of Jurgen Nagelsmann and average results. First of all, Jesse Marsch’s men were quickly picked up in the Champions League but have just reacted to grab 3rd qualifying place for the Europa League by beating Club Bruges (0-5) this Wednesday evening. In the league, this team was a little behind its objectives before recovering well and coming back to 4 points from the podium. They were winners against Greuther Fürth (4-1), drew against Frankfurt (1-1) before winning the shock against Dortmund (2-1). This good dynamic was slowed down last weekend because they lost on the lawn of Hoffenheim (2-0).
Bayer Leverkusen are true to themselves as they play in the Europa League once again this season. After its victory obtained this Thursday against Celtic Glasgow, this team has just validated its ticket for the Round of 16. This team had a big slump in October with 2 defeats 1 draw and 1 victory. They recovered well in November as they beat Betis Seville (4-0) in Europa, before drawing against Hertha Berlin (1-1) and beating Bochum (1-0) on the week -end passed in the league.
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten this season away from home in all competitions.
In the last 5 confrontations between the two teams, 4 games have seen both teams score.
Bayer Leverkusen have the 3rd best attack with 25 goals and Leipzig the 4th best attack with 23 goals in the league.
3 points separate these two teams.
Both teams played in the European Cup this week, a small advantage over the freshness for Leipzig who had an additional day of recovery.
In this match we should see a disputed and rhythmic meeting. Both of these teams love to attack and score goals, as the goals scored statistics attest to. In addition, Bayer and Leipzig are two teams who know each other perfectly and must collect points to stay in touch with qualifying places for the next Champions League. Therefore, we will not be surprised to see both teams score in this match.
RB Leipzig – Bayer Leverkusen : Betting Tips
RB Leipzig – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
