Dortmund will travel to Leipzig on Saturday for the shock of the 33rd Bundesliga matchday. This is a decisive duel in the race for 2nd place.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Free Betting Tips
Very ambitious throughout the season, Leipzig has clearly missed the boat in the last few months of competition. Indeed, Rasenballsport was in the race to play the title but it has weakened since February and could not avoid the coronation of Bayern. In fact, since the return of competition in May, Julian Nagelsmann’s players have conceded far too many points along the way with 4 draws in the last 7 days. After being held in check by the red lantern Paderborn (1-1), they went to do the job on the field of Hoffenheim (0-2) but could not avoid the return from Düsseldorf Wednesday evening when they were leading 2 goals 3 minutes from the end of regular time. In the standings, Christopher Nkunku’s teammates therefore find themselves in 3rd place, 3 points behind Borussia Dortmund.
This one, precisely, can feed the same regrets as his opponent in the title race. Because if they did not necessarily shine constantly throughout the season, the men of Lucien Favre were still in the race for the title when the season resumed last May. But they could not cope with the pace imposed by Bayern Munich. Defeated by the Bavarians precisely, the BVB reacted well by winning 3 new successes against Paderborn (1-6) then against Hertha Berlin (1-0) and Fortuna Düsseldorf (0-1). Very average in the game on Wednesday evening, they were surprised at home by Mainz (0-2).
The staff for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
Leipzig should not be able to count on Danish striker Poulsen, who is still out. The defender passed by Chelsea Ampadu is meanwhile uncertain. Having struggled for a few games, the German international Werner has found his way to the net against Düsseldorf and scored his 26th goal of the season.
Major midfielder Dahoud and potentially incumbents Schulz and Zagadou should not be able to hold their place for this part. In attack, the Norwegian Haaland will probably be aligned despite his bad match Wednesday evening.
The compositions for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
The likely composition of Leipzig:
Gulacsi – Laimer, Klostermann, Upamecano, Angelino – Sabitzer, Adams, Kampl – Nkunku, Daniel Olmo, Werner.
Absent: Poulsen (injured)
Uncertain: Ampadu
The planned tactical arrangement (4-3-1-2):
Gulacsi
Laimer – Klostermann – Upamecano – Angelino
Sabitzer – Adams – Kampl
Daniel Olmo
Nkunku – Werner
The likely composition of Dortmund:
Bürki – Piszczek, Hummels, Can – Hakimi, Brandt, Witsel, Guerreiro – Sancho, Haaland, Hazard
Absent: Zagadou, Shulz, Dahoud (injured)
Uncertain: Reus
The planned tactical arrangement (3-4-3):
Bürki
Piszczek – Hummels – Can
Hakimi – Brandt – Witsel – Guerreiro
Sancho – Haaland – Hazard
The history of confrontations RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
Since Leipzig’s accession to the Bundesliga in 2016, the two clubs have faced each other 7 times. Dortmund narrowly leads with 3 wins against 2 for Leipzig and 2 draws.
On the outward journey, the two teams left in a spectacular draw (3-3).
Key points fore the match RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
– The meeting will take place behind closed doors.
– This is a decisive duel for 2nd place
– Leipzig has not yet won at home since the deconfinement.
– Dortmund have posted limits in their game for a few games.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Free Betting Tips
Between two teams finally in poor shape for a few meetings, this meeting could result in a sharing of points.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.42
