Leipzig Confronts Manchester City: Preview, Prognostications, and Top Betting Picks
In the upcoming Champions League match, RB Leipzig and Manchester City are set to face off, with both teams bringing unique challenges and opportunities to the table.
Currently, RB Leipzig has enjoyed a successful start to the season, winning seven out of nine matches. However, they will be without key players El Chadaille Bitshiabu and Kevin Kampl, who are sidelined due to a knee injury and a hip problem, respectively. Matheus Nunes, who has been a regular starter, is expected to drop to the bench to make way for Rodri's return.
The absences of Bitshiabu and Orban could see new signings such as Johan Bakayoko, Romelu, Yan Diomande, and Conrad Harder, as well as remaining squad members like Lukas Klostermann, Amadou Haidara, and possibly Timo Werner himself, stepping up to fill the void. Werner, who has been out for three weeks due to a back injury, will not play in this match. Dani Olmo, who is out with a knee injury, is also expected to remain on the sidelines for a few more weeks.
Benjamin Henrichs is also ruled out for RB Leipzig due to an injury. In his place, Josko Gvardiol is set to start, with Nathan Ake making way.
On the other side of the pitch, Manchester City is dealing with a few injuries of their own. Bernardo Silva is carrying a niggle and will miss out, while Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones remain sidelined with injuries. Pep Guardiola is, however, delighted to have Rodri available after missing two of the last three matches due to a domestic ban.
When these two teams last met, Man City secured a decisive 7-0 victory at the Etihad. Erling Haaland, who has scored 12 goals in 11 Champions League matches for Man City, including 4 at home vs. RB Leipzig last season, will be a formidable force once again.
Man City's away form in the Champions League hasn't been stellar recently, drawing their last 5 away matches. They have also lost twice in the last week. Guardiola is set to play Phil Foden down the right and will have to choose between Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku on the left wing.
It's worth noting that Man City are winless in 3 trips to Germany (LDD). This statistic, coupled with RB Leipzig's strong start to the season, promises an exciting and closely contested match.
The match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to make their mark in the Champions League.
