Get the RB Leipzig vs Borussia M.Gladbach confirmed lineups, official starting XIs, match prediction, team news, and key betting odds for this Bundesliga clash.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia M.Gladbach Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | Red Bull Arena |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between RB Leipzig and Borussia M.Gladbach have been confirmed.
RB Leipzig Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Maarten Vandevoordt, Willi Orbán, David Raum, Ridle Baku, Castello Lukeba, Nicolas Seiwald, Rocco Reitz, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Brajan Gruda, Tidiam Gomis, Antonio Nusa
Substitutes: Max Finkgräfe, Conrad Harder, Andrija Maksimovic, Arthur Vermeeren, Johan Bakayoko, Maxime Estève, Christopher Nkunku, Benjamin Henrichs, Leopold Zingerle
Borussia M.Gladbach Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Moritz Nicolas, Lukas Ullrich, Kevin Diks, Daiki Hashioka, Ko Itakura, Robin Hack, Wael Mohya, Hugo Bolin, Philipp Sander, Kevin Stöger, Tim Kleindienst
Substitutes: Joe Scally, Daniel Batz, Shuto Machino, Isac Lidberg, David Herold, Franck Honorat, Enzo Leopold, Jan Leszczynski, Mathieu Nguefack
RB Leipzig vs Borussia M.Gladbach Immediate Reaction
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Maarten Vandevoordt starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Willi Orbán, David Raum, Ridle Baku, and Castello Lukeba. Nicolas Seiwald, Rocco Reitz, and Ezechiel Banzuzi form the central midfield trio, while Brajan Gruda and Antonio Nusa flank central forward Tidiam Gomis in attack.
Borussia M.Gladbach
Borussia M.Gladbach align in a 4-2-3-1 structure, with Moritz Nicolas between the posts behind defenders Lukas Ullrich, Kevin Diks, Daiki Hashioka, and Ko Itakura. Philipp Sander and Kevin Stöger start as the double pivot in midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Robin Hack, Wael Mohya, and Hugo Bolin behind lone striker Tim Kleindienst.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia M.Gladbach Reactive Bet Builder
Ahead of kick-off, a four-leg Bet Builder is highlighted for this contest. The selections feature Ridle Baku to be shown a card, Christopher Nkunku as an anytime goalscorer, RB Leipzig to win over 7.5 total corners, and RB Leipzig to receive over 1.5 team cards.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia M.Gladbach Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the team selections finalized, home advantage and attacking setup position RB Leipzig as favorites to control proceedings at Red Bull Arena. Borussia M.Gladbach possess counter-attacking potential through Tim Kleindienst and creative midfield runners, but Leipzig's balance in possession is expected to prove decisive across ninety minutes.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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