RB Leipzig vs Man City

Manchester City travel to Germany looking to take control of their Champions League campaign, and the numbers point to goals at both ends. Erling Haaland has a strong record against Leipzig, and both sides have been scoring and conceding in this competition. Here is our four-leg bet builder for the game.

Leipzig vs Man City Bet Builder Tip

Here's our Leipzig vs Man City Bet Builder Tip:

  • Erling Haaland – Anytime Goalscorer
  • Both Teams To Score – Yes
  • Rúben Dias – Over 1.5 Fouls
  • Rômulo – Over 1.5 Fouls

Best odds of 11/1 at bet365 at the time of writing. Odds as short as 8/1 elsewhere.

Erling Haaland – Anytime Goalscorer

Haaland has scored in two of his last three games against RB Leipzig, including a five-goal game in a previous meeting. This tie is very different to that one, but his current form is the stronger argument.

His shots on target in each game this season read 1, 2, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1, 4, 3, 3, 2. He has had more than one shot on target in seven matches and scored in six of them. When Haaland gets two or more efforts on target, he usually finds the net.

Both Teams To Score – Yes

BTTS landed in five of the last six head-to-head meetings between these sides.

City’s recent games point the same way, with BTTS landing in five of their last six matches. It has also landed in two of Leipzig’s three Champions League games and two of City’s three this season.

Rúben Dias – Over 1.5 Fouls

Dias has committed two or more fouls in six of his last 10 starts this season. His totals in those games were 0, 3, 2, 2, 2, 5, 0, 2, 1, 0.

His away record is similar, with totals of 3, 2, 0, 2, 0 in his away starts this season. He has also cleared this line in two of his last three Champions League games. If Leipzig test City’s defence in the air and in transition, Dias will be involved in plenty of duels.

Rômulo – Over 1.5 Fouls

Rômulo has committed two or more fouls in three of his last six starts, with totals of 2, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0. Leipzig are at home and will press from the front, which should keep him involved in a lot of challenges.

Man City have won 13, 20, 21, 10, 16 fouls in their last 5 matches, while they average just above 10 fouls won as a team on average in the Champions League. Leipzig, meanwhile, have committed 16, 10, 10, 12, 6, 13, 16, 8, 11, 10 fouls in their last 10 games. They average almost 12 fouls/game in the Champions League this season.

Who Is the Favourite to Win Leipzig vs Man City?

Manchester City are the favourites to beat RB Leipzig, available at a best price of 11/20 to claim an away victory. Leipzig are priced at 19/4 to take all three points, while the draw is available at 4/1 for Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

RB Leipzig vs Man City Team News

Leipzig are without Assan Ouédraogo and Marc Guiu through shoulder and muscle injuries respectively, while Max Finkgräfe is also ruled out with a thigh problem. Maxime Estève remains a doubt, although he returned to training on Tuesday and could be available.

Christopher Nkunku is back in training but is not guaranteed to start. Christoph Baumgartner is also expected to be limited to a substitute appearance, according to the latest reported comments from manager Martin Demichelis, potentially opening a midfield spot for Rocco Reitz.

RB Leipzig (4-2-3-1): Vandevoordt; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Banzuzi, Baumgartner; Gruda, Nkunku, Nusa; Rômulo

Manchester City

Antoine Semenyo remains sidelined with a knee injury, but City have no fresh injury concerns. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are pushing for recalls, while Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly are among the defensive options competing for starting places.

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guéhi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Fernández; Foden, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

RB Leipzig vs Man City Score Prediction Tip

Our prediction is Manchester City to win 2-1, although Leipzig’s strong home form should make this a competitive contest.

Leipzig have won all five home games this season without conceding, while City are winless in their last three matches in normal time. That suggests the visitors may have to work harder than their favourites’ tag implies.

However, Leipzig have conceded four goals in two of their three Champions League games this campaign. With Erling Haaland already on four European goals, City have the attacking quality to exploit those vulnerabilities, even if Antonio Nusa helps the hosts threaten at the other end.

Match Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-2 Man City