RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Bayer Leverkusen travels to RB Leipzig looking to extend their Bundesliga winning streak and keep the pressure on table toppers Bayern Munich
Kick-Off Date/Time: Saturday January 25th 2025 – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 9:30am / US PT – 6:30am
How To Watch On TV: UK – Not televised / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
How To Watch Online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – ESPN+
RB Leipzig Team News: Change in goal may be required
With goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi doubtful with a shoulder injury, Maarten Vandevoordt could be given another opportunity after playing in the Champions League midweek. Xavi Schlager and Andre Silva remain out, whilst defender Castillo Lukeba is also a doubt.
Predicted XI (4-2-2-2): Vandevoordt; Geertruida, Klostermann, Orban, Raum; Nusa, Vermeeren; Kampl, Simons; Sesko, Openda
Unavailable: Henrichs (Injured), Ouedraogo (Injured), Schlager (Injured), Silva (Injured)
Questionable: Gulacsi (Injured), Lukeba (Injured)
Bayer Leverkusen Team News: Boniface back in training
Star striker Victor Boniface has returned to team training and after being named on the bench midweek, the Nigerian international could be in line to make his first appearance back from injury at some point in Leipzig.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Hradecky; Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Schick, Wirtz
Unavailable: Adli (Injured), Belocian (Injured), Terrier (Injured)
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RB Leipzig Vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen head into the weekend currently four points adrift of Bayern Munich and on the back of eight straight wins in the Bundesliga. However, a response is needed after their 11-match winning row across all competitions came to an end midweek after they were beaten away to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
RB Leipzig in contrast, for victorious for the first time in Europe this season. However, an inconsistent run of results in the Bundesliga leaves them way off the pace, having won one, drawn one and lost two of their most recent four German top flight fixtures as the pressure builds on head coach Marco Rose.
Both teams desperately need three points, which should lead to an open contest. Each are stronger going forward than they are defensively and plenty of chances are likely to be carved out. Regardless of the final result, backing both teams to score has to be favoured.
RB Leipzig Vs Bayer Leverkusen Tip: Both teams to score
