2020-21 German Bundesliga – RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund kick off? Saturday 9th January, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund being played? Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Where can I get tickets for RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Orban, Upamecano, Halstenberg; Adams, Sabitzer, Haidara, Angelino; Olmo, Forsberg; Poulsen
UNAVAILABLE: Henrichs (Injured), Konate (Injured), Laimer (Injured), Kluivert (Injured), Nkunku (Injured), Szoboszlai (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Kampl (Injured)
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Burki; Meunier, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro; Witsel, Delaney; Sancho, Reus, Reyna; Haaland
UNAVAILABLE: Bellingham (Injured), Hazard (Injured), Schmelzer (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Moukoko (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Borussia Dortmund have had the upper hand in this fixture previously, winning four of the eight meetings between the two sides and being unbeaten in the last five. However, it’s RB Leipzig who are in the stronger position going into this one as they sit second in the table and boast the best defence in the Bundesliga. In fact, since losing to Dortmund on the penultimate day of last season, Julian Nagelsmann’s side have lost just one other league game. The Black and Yellows have won three of their four matches under new coach Edin Terzic but they have not been totally convincing, with star striker Erling Haaland still rediscovering his best form after injury, so Leipzig look safe for Draw No Bet in this battle of the chasing pack.
