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RB Leipzig are in pole position to finish in the Bundesliga‘s top four, but they must avoid a slip up against visitors Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday at Red Bull Arena.
With just six matchweeks remaining in the season, third-placed Leipzig's total of 53 points is three more than fifth-placed Hoffenheim, whereas 13th-placed Gladbach will still be looking over their shoulder given their tally of 30 points means they are only three places and five points above the relegation zone.
Read on for our RB Leipzig vs Borussia Monchengladbach and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Monchengladbach key stats
- RB Leipzig have scored exactly two goals in six of their last seven games.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have scored one or fewer goals in seven of their eight most recent away fixtures.
- Eight of Leipzig’s last nine Bundesliga matches featured over 2.5 goals.
- Gladbach have failed to score before the half-time interval in ten of their 14 away league games this season.
RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Monchengladbach preview: RB Leipzig's quest to finish in the top four
| RB Leipzig | vs | Borussia Monchengladbach |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 13th |
| 53 | Points | 30 |
| 55 | Goals For | 35 |
| 36 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 4th | Home Rank | 13th |
| 4th | Away Rank | 10th |
Leipzig managed to get the better of Werder Bremen on April 4 in their most recent Bundesliga match, and that was their fourth victory in five league games.
It should be noted that the hosts are only four points ahead of sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, but that gap could be reduced to one when the sides clash on April 18 in matchday 30.
Only Bayern Munich (8.7) and Stuttgart (5.9) have averaged more shots on target per game than Leipzig in the league (5.7).
Boss Ole Werner inherited a team that had failed to qualify for Europe at all in 2024-25, whereas they had finished in the Champions League spots in each season between 2017-18 and 2023-24.
With centre-back Castello Lukeba ruled out, Die Rotten Bullen could start a central pair of Willi Orban and El Chadaille Bitshiabu ahead of goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt.
Gladbach were held to a frustrating 2-2 stalemate by Heidenheim on April 4, and supporters will be alarmed by the fact their goals came from a goalkeeping error and a deflection.
The visitors are five points ahead of 16th-placed St Pauli, who occupy the relegation playoff spot, and they still have to play three of the current top five.
Borussia Monchengladbach have created the second fewest big chances in the Bundesliga this season (49).
Manager Eugen Polanski will hope that his side can pick up a second win in three clashes with Leipzig, and that would also extend their unbeaten streak against their hosts to four matches.
Considering forwards Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack and Nathan N'Goumou will not be available this weekend, it woud not be surprising to see a front three consisting of Franck Honorat, Kevin Stoger and Haris Tabakovic.
RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Monchengladbach form guide & betting tips
| RBL | vs | BMG |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-W-W | League Form | W-L-W-D-D |
| 12 | Points | 8 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 9th |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 9 |
| W-W-L-W-W | Form (all comps) | W-L-W-D-D |
Whispers predicts: RB Leipzig 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
RB Leipzig's strong record in recent weeks is undeniable, and while their opponents may prove challenging, a home win at 1.53 could be the better choice.
Considering eight of the hosts' last nine Bundesliga games have featured at least three goals, it may be beneficial to predict Over 2.5 Goals across the 90, priced at 1.44.
Leipzig have also been in fine goalscoring form, and if the game features at least three goals, Over 1.5 Goals for Leipzig could be a sensible bet, a prediction that is priced at 1.44.
Though Gladbach will fight for a positive result, they may be facing an uphill battle considering their record heading into half time has been poor, so it makes sense to predict RB Leipzig to Win at Half Time, priced at 1.91.
> Over 2.5 Goals | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 1.5 goals for RB Leipzig | Likelihood: Probable
> RB Leipzig to win at Half Time | Likelihood: Possible