RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen Preview
- Competition: Bundesliga.
- Date: Saturday, January 25.
- Time: 2:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen will take place at the Red Bull Arena in the middle kick-off slot in the Bundesliga on January 25 in-game week 19 of the competition.
The hosts will enter this contest in fifth place with 31 points from their 18 games so far this season. However, they have been in decent form across competitions of late. Leipzig have registered three wins in their last five outings, managing one draw and falling to one defeat as well. In this run, they have scored 20 goals and conceded eight, failing to keep a single clean sheet. They defeated Sporting CP 2-1 in their last match and will look to carry that forward.
The visitors, on the other hand, are second in the table with 41 points from 18 games. However, they have been in incredible form of late. Leverkusen have won four of their last five matches across competitions, losing the other one narrowly. In this run, they scored 10 goals and conceded five, keeping two clean sheets in the process. However, they fell 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in their last match and will look to avoid another defeat next time around.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
RB Leipzig Team News
Manager Marco Rose went with a strong lineup in his team’s last game as they ran out 2-1 winners at home. Most of the players as well as substitutes performed at a high level, and there were no new injuries or suspensions to report either.
However, they will be without five players for the next match. Andre Silva (calf), Benjamin Henrichs (achilles tendon), Forzan Assan Ouedraogo (hamstring), Peter Gulasci (shoulder) and Xaver Schlager (knee) will all miss out as they continue to recover.
Leverkusen Team News
Manager Xabi Alonso fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they fell to a dramatic late 2-1 defeat. All the players, especially the attackers, performed at a high level in the last match. There were no injuries or suspensions to report either.
However, they will be without three players for the next one. Amine Adli (broken leg), Jeanuel Belocian (cruciate ligament) and Martin Terrier (achilles tendon) will all miss out as they continue to recover.
RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineup (4-2-2-2):
Goalkeeper: Maarten Vandevoort.
Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban (C), El Chadaille Bitshiabu, David Raum.
Midfielders: Nicolas Seiwald, Amadou Haidara, Christophe Baumgartner, Xavi Simons.
Forwards: Benjamin Sesko, Lois Openda.
Leverkusen Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Matej Kovar.
Defenders: Nordi Mukiele, Jonathan Tah (C), Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapie.
Midfielders: Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios, Florian Wirtz.
Forwards: Jeremie Frimpong, Alejandro Grimaldo, Nathan Tella.
RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have met very often in recent times and have produced thrilling matches that have often gone down to the wire. Each of their last five meetings has gone one way or the other, with Leverkusen winning three and RB Leipzig winning two.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 31/08/24 | Leverkusen 2-3 Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| 20/01/24 | Leipzig 2-3 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| 19/08/23 | Leverkusen 3-2 Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| 23/04/23 | Leverkusen 2-0 Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| 29/10/22 | Leipzig 2-0 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen
Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)
The Belgian forward has been RB Leipzig’s top marksman in the Bundesliga this season. He has produced six goals and five assists, with his six strikes coming from 6.31 xG, meaning he can do slightly better to convert chances. Openda has managed eight shots on target from his last 13 attempts and also completed five of 13 take-on as well.
Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen)
The German midfielder has contributed an eye-watering 17 goals to his team’s cause in the Bundesliga this season. The breakdown is nine goals and eight assists, with his nine strikes coming from just 6.54 xG, meaning he will hope to continue performing in the same way. He has scored four goals and provided four assists in his last five matches, and also completed 12 take-ons from 23 attempts.
RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen Prediction
Going by the recent head-to-head, one can safely say the next one will also be a closely contested match between these two sides. While Leipzig will have the home advantage, Leverkusen have been in better form of late. As a result, this could end in a score draw.
Predicted Score: RB Leipzig 2-2 Leverkusen
Where to Watch RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland, DAZN |
| India | SonyLIV |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen?
A. RB Leipzig will host Leverkusen on Saturday, January 25 at 2:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen?
A. RB Leipzig 2-2 Leverkusen.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen?
A. Leverkusen have won three of the last five meetings, while RB Leipzig have won two.