RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Can Leipzig push for Champion League spot?

Leipzig playing away from home has not resulted in a win this season but Leipzig at home play to win the match. It is a surprise they haven’t won any match away from home this season. The win against Real Madrid will boost their morale against a Leverkusen side low on morale after their abysmal performance this season. Injuries have not been friendly to Leverkusen with Schick also a potential doubt. Leipzig have the upper hand in this match. 

RB Leipzig

Leipzig is winning their home matches but drawing or losing away matches. Their last four matches in the Bundesliga have resulted in two wins and two draws. The attacking threat of Leipzig is very dangerous resulting in goals being scored. The form of Werner and Nkunku will be a great asset to the club. The availability of Olmo is another boost to the squad. It is likely the Leipzig team will score a minimum of two goals. 

Bayer Leverkusen

The form of Bayer Leverkusen this season has been up and down resulting in Bayer Leverkusen losing some matches that under normal circumstances they should easily win. However, the team can get inspiration from the midweek draw against Atletic Madrid. Prior to the Champion League match, Leverkusen also drew against Wolfsburg. The absence of Schick, who is a doubt, will be difficult to replace in the squad. 

Head-to-head encounters

RB Leipzig have won more matches played between these two teams. Leipzig have won 50% of the last twelve matches played, and Leverkusen have won 17%, with 33% of the match resulting in a draw. In all the matches played, Leipzig manage to score at least one goal.

Injuries and suspensions

• RB Leipzig: Konrad Laimer, Lukas Klostermann, Peter Gulacsi, Janis Blaswich;
• Bayer Leverkusen: Blaswich, Karim Bellarabi, Patrick Schick (doubt), Charles Aranguiz, Kerem Demirbay, Sardar Azmoun, Exequiel Palacios.

Key stats

• The best result for Leverkusen will be a draw. Expect Leipzig to score at least one goal;
• First-half goals are also assured.

Expert Betting Tips

With Leipzig having the best home record in the Bundesliga coupled with the increasing injury concern to Xavi Alonso’s side, we expect the home side to win. Both teams can easily score and the match can end in a 4-1 victory for Leipzig. Below are predictions on betway, bet365, and 1xbet. 

• Over 9.5 corners for 1.90 at bet365;
• W1 for 1.818 at 1xbet;
• Home or draw and over 2.5 goals for 1.95 at betway.

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