RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction – Bundesliga
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Here you will find the best prediction for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read our detailed analysis of both teams below, including their recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund
The best prediction for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga is over 2.5 goals. Both teams showcase highly offensive football with minimal emphasis on their defensive stability. It seems that prior matches have demonstrated this trend, which should result in a match filled with numerous scoring chances.
The best prediction for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund
RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund face off at the Red Bull Arena in a match of the 26th round of the Bundesliga. In their last encounter in this competition on 02‑11‑2024, Borussia Dortmund triumphed at home with a score of (2‑1). The recent history between these teams favours the home side, who have secured 6 victories and lost 4 in their last 10 outings. In this match, the home advantage could be crucial, as RB Leipzig demonstrates significant discrepancies in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: RB Leipzig
Currently positioned in 6th place, the home team has amassed 39 points from 10 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a home defeat to FSV Mainz 05 (1‑2). Their most recent outing saw a stalemate against SC Freiburg (0‑0). They tend to perform better at their home ground, evidenced by their last 30 matches where they secured 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses when playing away; in contrast, they’ve clinched 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses on home soil. In the championship, RB Leipzig has taken 18 points from 30 available, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses from the last 10 matches at home. Their attack has been consistent, scoring in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. Out of 25 matches in this league, they’ve managed to recover from conceding the first goal in only 2 encounters.
RB Leipzig enters this fixture following a goalless draw in their recent trip to Freiburg. The home side might adopt a tactical setup of 4-4-2, with a more cautious approach in midfield. In this system, Benjamin Sesko and Lois Opena are their most offensive players. Midfielder Kevin Kampl is also key, orchestrating play and controlling the tempo of the match. They will be missing Xaver Schlager, Antonio Nusa, Assan Ouédraogo, and Benjamin Henrichs, all sidelined due to physical issues.
Team analysis: Borussia Dortmund
With 10 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, the visiting team currently sits in 10th position, having accumulated 35 points. In their latest match, they fell to FC Augsburg at home (0‑1), following a prior away victory against St. Pauli (0‑2). Their results are largely unchanged whether playing at home or away, recording 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses on the road in their last 30 matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 24. Meanwhile, their home performance includes 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with 28 goals scored and only 17 conceded. In their recent UEFA Champions League match, they secured a victory over Lille (1‑2). Across their last 10 league games, Borussia Dortmund has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, earning just 10 points from 30 possible. Defensive solidity has been a concern, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 fixtures; however, their attack has been consistent, netting goals in 7 of those 10 matches. Their match statistics indicate a significant trend, as 11 of their last 12 league games have finished with over 1.5 goals. In their 25 league matches, they have conceded the first goal on 11 occasions, and managed to turn the scoreboard around in only 2 of those instances. Notably, within their last 12 away games in this competition, they have scored 5 out of their 14 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
Borussia Dortmund enters this match on the back of a morale-boosting 1-2 victory away at Lille in the Champions League. However, they suffered a recent defeat in Bundesliga against Augsburg (0-1). The team typically employs a tactical approach of 4-3-3, focusing on swift transitions, particularly through the wings. Their attacking trio consists of Jamie Gittens, Karim Adeyemi, and Serhou Guirassy. Coach Niko Kovac will be without Felix Nmecha, Marcel Lotka, Cole Campbell, Filippo Mané, and Daniel Svensson due to various physical ailments.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
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