Stadium: Red Bull Arena Leipzig
For Leipzig, the upcoming meeting is an opportunity to guarantee themselves a place in the playoffs of the Europa League. While for Manchester City, it is a training session with increased responsibility and an excellent financial bonus in case of scoring.
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The Bulls defeated Brugge 5-0 away in the last round of the Champions League. In the German league, Leipzig suffered three losses in a row, beating Hoffenheim, Bayer and Union and failed to take 11th place in the standings. It will be challenging for Leipzig to compete for a position in the top 4 of the Bundesliga, and in this situation, the Europa League can be seen for RB as a life-saving wand or plan B. And to take the final third place in the Champions League group, Leipzig need to get no fewer points in the sixth round than Brugge did against PSG.
Manchester City's form
In the Champions League for Manchester City, everything is clear. The Mancunians are first in the group at any outcome of the upcoming game. It is unlikely that Guardiola will give up on the upcoming game, but we would not expect the main roster in the German match. The schedule ahead is very tough for the Citizens: the match against Wolverhampton on December 11, the game with Leeds on December 14 and the match against Newcastle on December 19. Opponents are not the top ones, but the density of matches is high. City conceded three times in the first round against Leipzig. It is unlikely that the Bulls are afraid of the Citizens, especially with their weakened squad.
The Injured and Disqualified
- Leipzig: Moriba, Novoa Ramos, Olmo, Orban, Poulsen, Saracci, Halstenberg will not play;
- Manchester City: will not play - Delal, Mendy, Torres.
Expert Betting Tips
Leipzig lack stability. However, in the Champions League 2021/22, RB showed themselves well, gave battle to PSG in both matches, scored three times against City in the first game of these teams, and defeated Brugge. The Bulls will have to score against the champion of England, and one goal will not be enough. We expect a productive match, and we will not be surprised if the Germans will not lose on their field.
Our betting odds are:
- Total Over (2.5) for 1.79;
- Handicap 1 (0) for 2.62;
- RB Leipzig to win and both teams to score for 5.25.