RB Leipzig vs Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena, an exciting Champions League group fixture. The host come into this match off two straight victories, a 2-0 victory in their most recent match against Mainz. Nonetheless, Leipzig finds itself dragging at the bottom of Champions League without a single point. Conversely, Liverpool leads the group with full points, courtesy of two wins in two matches, the latest being a 2-1 victory against Chelsea before the international break.

Narrow defeats have characterized Leipzig’s previous two matches—2-1 at Atlético Madrid and 3-2 to Juventus at home, even if Juve had a man sent off for most of their match. Liverpool remains at the top of the Premier League after a narrow one-point lead separating them from Manchester City.  

Form Analysis: RB Leipzig vs Liverpool

Liverpool’s Impressive Start:

Liverpool has been unstoppable both in the Premier League and the Champions League. Seven wins from the last eight makes them equal favorites in this tie. Especially at the back, Virgil van Dijk has seen his defense concede only three goals thus far in the Premier League this season.

Having overcome two Italian sides—AC Milan and Bologna—before this, and their run of results so far is excellent. With five successive away victories, they are arguably one of the two most formidable teams in the whole of Europe this season.    

RB Leipzig’s Struggles:

Leipzig, on the other hand, has had a rocky start to their European campaign. Further still, they have lost both group matches and really need to get on the scoreboard. Leipzig’s defense has been a weak spot, conceding critical goals in high-pressure moments. The pressure is on for their manager to deliver, especially with an upcoming clash against St. Pauli in the German Cup.

Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig Possible Starting XI: Gulacsi; Orban, Klostermann, Lukeba; Geertruida, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa; Simons; Sesko, Openda

Liverpool Possible Starting XI: Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Nunez

Key Stats for RB Leipzig vs Liverpool

• Liverpool has won all three of their previous meetings with RB Leipzig.
• The Reds have taken full points in their Champions League campaign and have only suffered one league defeat.
• Liverpool is unbeaten in their last seven away matches and boasts a five-game away winning streak.

Betting Insights & Odds

In this much-anticipated encounter, Liverpool is the clear favorite. According to StarBet, the odds stand at 3.55 for RB Leipzig to secure a win, while Liverpool’s odds are much shorter at 1.78, reflecting their strong form and dominant record.

Prediction: Will RB Leipzig Defy the Odds?

Since RB Leipzig has yet to earn a point in the group, taking on a strong Liverpool team will present a formidable challenge. Liverpool’s defense, led by Van Dijk, has been practically impenetrable, while Leipzig have been conceding far too many goals into their previous games. Expect Liverpool to extend their winning run with another strong performance.

Prediction: Liverpool victory.