RB Leipzig vs Borussia Monchengladbach – prediction, preview & betting tips – 29/08/2026

RB Leipzig will look to retain their status as one of the Bundesliga‘s Champions League regulars, with their league season set to begin against visitors Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday at Red Bull Arena.

The hosts ended the 2025-26 season in third place, securing their spot in the competition after a year's absence, whereas Gladbach ended that campaign in 12th place, four places above the 16th-placed relegation playoff spot.

Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

RB Leipzig vs Borussia Monchengladbach key stats

• RB Leipzig scored at least two goals in nine of their final 13 Bundesliga games last season.
• Gladbach failed to score in five of their final 11 away Bundesliga fixtures of 2025-26.
• Leipzig have scored in a club-record 29 successive Bundesliga home games.

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RB Leipzig should view the 2025-26 season as a successful campaign given they improved upon their seventh-placed finish in 2024-25, though it was somewhat surprising to see boss Ole Werner sacked in June.

Martin Demichelis was appointed as his successor, and he inherited arguably a weakened squad considering Yan Diomande left the club to join Real Madrid.

Die Roten Bullen have started their 2026-27 campaign, with the hosts winning 6-0 against Eintracht Trier 6-0 on August 22 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

Though midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is not available for Saturday's game due to a thigh injury, Demichelis could select Ezechiel Banzuzi as part of a trio with Nicolas Seiwald and Brajan Gruda.

Glabdach also emerged victorious in the DFB-Pokal's first round, defeating Schott Mainz 5-0 on August 23, and that was their third competitive win in four games.

Die Fohlen did not enjoy a particularly productive 2025-26, with their 12th-placed finish two places lower than in 2024-25, and their points tally of 38 was only nine more than 16th-placed Wolfsburg in the bottom three.

Head coach Eugen Polanski will be concerned by the fact his side failed to win any of their final 11 away Bundesliga fixtures, and they suffered seven defeats in that time.

Gladbach striker Tim Kleindienst suffered from serious injuries last term, including a meniscus problem, but he is ready to feature for the visitors on Saturday.

RB Leipzig vs Borussia Monchengladbach form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: RB Leipzig 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach

With RB Leipzig playing at home, it comes as no surprise to see the bookmakers price a home win at 4/7 (1.57).

Given the hosts scored at least two goals in nine of their final 13 Bundesliga games last term, Over 1.5 Goals for RB Leipzig at 4/9 (1.44) would be a sensible bet.

Considering Gladbach failed to score in five of their final 11 away Bundesliga fixtures of 2025-26, it makes sense to predict Under 1.5 Goals for Borussia Monchengladbach, priced at 4/11 (1.36).

With Diomande having left the club, it may be the perfect opportunity for other forwards to step up, so it could be worthwhile to back Antonio Nusa to Score at 2/1 (3).

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