RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen PREVIEW & PREDICTION 30/01/2021

On Saturday, starting with 17:30, the Leipzig – Leverkusen match will be played, within the 19th round of the Bundesliga. Leipzig is unbeaten in the last 5 direct matches, the most recent 3 ended with the same score, 1-1, including the round match.

With only two victories in the last 5 stages of the Bundesliga, Leipzig remains in second place in the standings, with 35 points, and the Bayern leader was 7 points behind. The team coached by Julian Nagelsmann comes after a surprising defeat on Mainz’s field, penultimate ranked, score 2-3. However, Leipzig have the most points scored at home, 22, but Bayern (20 points) have a less disputed home game. With a goal difference of 31-17, the “bulls” have the best defense in the Bundesliga both in general and at home (6 goals conceded).

Leverkusen were undefeated in the first 12 stages of the Bundesliga, but lost 4 of the next 6 matches, in addition to a victory and a draw. Peter Bosz’s students finish the podium with the 32 points obtained, just like Wolfsburg, but the recent form does not benefit them in the next period. Leverkusen has a record of 5 wins, two draws and two defeats in away matches, and the 17 points are surpassed only by the Bayern leader, who has 22, but also a more externally disputed match.

The last 3 direct matches ended in a draw (all 1-1);
Leipzig is unbeaten in the last 5 direct matches;
In the tour, the two teams drew at Leverkusen, score 1-1;

Leipzig: Gulacsi – Klostermann, Upamecano, Orban – Mukiele, Sabitzer (c) Kampl, Angelino – Nkunku, Olmo – Forsberg
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann

Leverkusen: Hradecky – L.Bender, Tah, Tapsoba, Sinkgraven – Wirtz, Aranguiz (c), Amiri – Bailey, Schick, Diaby
Coach: Peter Bosz


PREDICTION: RB Leipzig to win @ 1,90

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