Match Overview
Bayer Leverkusen travel to the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig to take on RB Leipzig in a match in the 01. Bundesliga on Saturday. Leipzig will feel that they will have to showcase their best potential against Leverkusen given the sort of prestige that the latter carry in this country. However, their supporters will ensure that they carry their morale well in this game.
Key Highlights
At the time of writing, Leipzig are ranked in the fourth position of the league table with 33 points to their name whereas Leverkusen are leading the table with 45 points inside their kitty. This means that Leipzig will have to play out of their skins to earn a win over Leverkusen, who have managed to lead the rankings and keep Bayern Munich to number two.
Injury Report
Will Orban is the only player of Leipzig who will be absent in this game whereas for Leverkusen, Arthur and Victor Boniface have been ruled out with injuries of their own.
Prediction
Neither Leipzig nor Leverkusen appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game. Leipzig have the advantage of playing at home but Leverkusen are the side who are ranked higher in the league table. Recent form suggests that Leverkusen have the upper hand over their opponents.
GERMANY. BUNDESLIGA | W1 X W2 |
20/Jan 17:30 RasenBallsport Leipzig VS Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2:3 (1:0,1:3) |