RB Leipzig will take on Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 15 March in a match between two sides that have underperformed domestically this season.
RB Leipzig come into the match in sixth position but will still feel they have a good chance of rescuing their season by finishing in the top four. They are three points adrift as things stand.
Borussia Dortmund are even further back in tenth position but a win this weekend would see them move level with Leipzig.
As part of this week's round of Bundesliga betting tips, check out our RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich prediction below.
Contents
- 1 RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Goals and excitement on the cards
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Encouragement for both
- 4 RB Leipzig preview: In desperate need of a win
- 5 Borussia Dortmund preview: Europe to save their season again
- 6 Player to watch: Benjamin Sesko
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Goals and excitement on the cards
Key Stats
- Borussia Dortmund have avoided defeat in five of their last six matches in all competitions.
- RB Leipzig lost their most recent meeting with Borussia Dortmund 2-1.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in ten of the last 11 meetings between these clubs.
Correct score prediction: RB Leipzig 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund enjoyed a win by this scoreline in their most recent meeting with RB Leipzig and it was also the scoreline they beat Lille by on Wednesday night to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. RB Leipzig's recent form is dire which makes it hard to see them winning here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund odds illustrate just how difficult this match is to call with the bookies considering all three results more than viable. Ladbrokes have made RB Leipzig the slight favourites and have given them a 42.1% chance of winning the match on Saturday while Borussia Dortmund have been given a 37% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Encouragement for both
The recent head-to-head record between the two teams doesn't tell us an awful lot as both clubs have enjoyed victories over the other in recent times. Leipzig have won three of the lats five so they do have the slight edge but Borussia Dortmund won the most recent fixture earlier this season.
Germany Bundesliga I 02/11/24
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RB Leipzig preview: In desperate need of a win
Over the first half of the season, RB Leipzig were firmly in the hunt for the Bundesliga title but they have collapsed since Christmas and now face a battle to qualify for the Champions League. They have won just one of their last seven league matches and if they don't find a win soon then manager, Marco Rose, will be in trouble.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Geertruida, Orban, Bitshiabu, Raum, Haidara, Vermeeren, Baku, Simons, Sesko, Openda
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Wolfsburg
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RB Leipzig
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TSG Hoffenheim
1
RB Leipzig
3
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VfB Stuttgart
3
RB Leipzig
1
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Borussia M'gladbach
1
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 15/03/25
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Borussia Dortmund
0
RB Leipzig
2
Borussia Dortmund preview: Europe to save their season again
Just like like last season, Borussia Dortmund aren't having a great time domestically but they are continuing to progress in the Champions League. Whether they can reach the final once again remains to be seen but from here on out, the league will be used for rotation and experimentation.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Gross, Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Beier, Brandt, Guirassy
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Bayern Munich
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Borussia Dortmund
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Barcelona
4
Borussia Dortmund
0
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SC Freiburg
1
Borussia Dortmund
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Mainz
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RB Leipzig
2
Borussia Dortmund
0
Player to watch: Benjamin Sesko
It was only 12 months ago that Benjamin Sesko was regarded as one of the hottest strikers in Europe but it has been a disappointing campaign for the Slovenian and there may not be as much interest in his signature this off-season as a result. Sesko has just ten Bundesliga goals to his name so far and a strong end to the season is needed.