Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Match Preview

Arun - August 18, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
German Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 19 August 2023
Kick-off at 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: BayArena (Leverkusen).

• Both teams will be starting the season with the ambition of finishing inside top four.
• Pre-season was fruitful for both sides, Leipzig especially bagged a big result in the first competitive outing by thumping Bayern 3-0 in the German Super Cup.
• Leverkusen too wasted no time in showing their intent in the 8-0 mauling of Leverkusen by 8-0.
• We are expecting a tight affair and therefore betting on goals is the best option for this match.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips

• Both teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.90 odd

• Correct Score: 2-2 Draw @ 12.00 odd.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Head-to-head Stats

RB Leipzig can also rely on the recent tradition since they won the previous two encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-0 win for Red Bulls.

Red Bulls are yet to concede a defeat against Leverkusen at this stadium. Five of their total six meetings at this venue had goals from both ends.

Who will win the match between Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig?

Leverkusen is having an impressive run at home for the past several games. They are seen playing a couple of Europa League fixtures in their last five home matches and have still managed to remain unbeaten.

On the other side, Leipzig is not having a decent form on the road at present. They lost three of their last four road trips. This includes a 1-0 defeat against Bochum sitting near the relegation zone.

However, the h2h upper hand of Leipzig should be considered here. In that case, we expect a win or a draw for Bayer Leverkusen.

How many goals will be scored in the match?

Leverkusen have netted in 14 goals over the course of the past 6 home matches. Knowing that Leipzig allowed a total of 10 goals in the past five away matches, expect this match to have over 2.5 goals.

Will Both teams score in the match?

Leverkusen have allowed goals against teams like Hertha, Frankfurt and Mainz in the last four league home matches. Leipzig, who have scored five in the past five league road trips, could be able to score one past this Leverkusen side.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen is having a decent form in the league of late. At home, they looks impressive enough following an unbeaten run across competitions.

We therefore like to place Leverkusen to win or draw at 1.50 odds as the main betting tip. For the second bet, we like to place the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.73 odds.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips

Bayer Leverkusen to win or Draw @ 1.50 odds.

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.73 odds.