RB Leipzig vs Cologne prediction, odds and betting tips 28/10/2023

RB Leipzig vs Cologne prediction, odds and betting tips 28/10/2023
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RB Leipzig vs Cologne prediction, odds and betting tips 28/10/2023

RB Leipzig - Cologne

Germany Bundesliga I - Red Bull Arena

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

RB Leipzig and Cologne meet at the Red Bull Arena to contest a Bundesliga on Saturday, October 28th. Leipzig can drag themselves into the top four with a victory over struggling Cologne this weekend. Read our Bundesliga predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for RB Leipzig vs Cologne

Cologne will play the role of underdogs when they travel to Leipzig to take on Die Roten Bullen on Saturday. Read our top RB Leipzig vs Cologne predictions for this week’s fixture below and when you’re finished here, head over to our football betting tips page for more expert picks.

RB Leipzig to Win & Both Teams to Score

  • RB Leipzig have won two games on the bounce in all competitions.
  • Both teams managed to impact the scoresheet in each of those fixtures.
  • Five of Cologne’s last seven tussles have featured goals from both teams.
  • RB Leipzig have won five and drawn two of their last seven games in the Bundesliga.

Lois Openda to Score Anytime

  • Lois Openda has scored six times in eight Bundesliga appearances this season.
  • The Belgian striker has scored seven times in all competitions for Die Roten Bullen overall.
  • Each of Openda’s last three goals were notched in home fixtures for RB Leipzig.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for RB Leipzig vs Cologne

Check out our ballot of key stats for Saturday’s contest featuring RB Leipzig – Cologne below alongside a nifty tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.

Head to Head

11/02/22

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

RB Leipzig

Cologne

3

1

18/09/21

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

RB Leipzig

1

1

20/04/21

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

RB Leipzig

2

1

19/12/20

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

RB Leipzig

Cologne

0

0

01/06/20

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

RB Leipzig

2

4

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UEFA Champions League UCL

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Man City

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RB Leipzig

3

2

L

25/11/23

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Wolfsburg

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RB Leipzig

2

1

L

12/11/23

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SC Freiburg

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RB Leipzig

1

3

W

07/11/23

UEFA Champions League UCL

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Red Star Belgrade

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RB Leipzig

1

2

W

04/11/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

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Mainz

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RB Leipzig

2

0

L

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24/11/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

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Bayern Munich

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Cologne

1

0

L

11/11/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

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Bochum

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Cologne

1

1

D

04/11/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

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Augsburg

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Cologne

1

1

D

31/10/23

Germany DFB Pokal POK

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Kaiserslautern

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Cologne

3

2

L

28/10/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

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RB Leipzig

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Cologne

6

0

L

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, RB Leipzig vs Cologne odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s match below.

RB Leipzig odds: 23/50 (1.46) – 68.5%

Draw odds: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%

Cologne odds: 28/5 (6.60) – 15.2%

Unsurprisingly, RB Leipzig have been priced as the bookmakers’ expected winners on Saturday and the implied probability of a home victory is currently listed at 68.5%. Elsewhere, odds of 4/7 (1.57) can be gobbled up in the over 2.5 goals realm this weekend and that outcome has an implied probability of 63.6%. RB Leipzig also catch our attention at 23/10 (3.30) to win both halves.

RB Leipzig vs Cologne Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, RB Leipzig vs Cologne lineups and team news for Saturday’s Bundesliga contest below.

RB Leipzig

Willi Orban and El Chadaille Batshiabu are both out of action for RB Leipzig at the moment. Die Roten Bullen eased to a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League in midweek.

Predicted Lineup for RB Leipzig: Blaswich – Henrichs, Simakan, Lukeba, Raum – Forsberg, Kampl, Schlager, Simons – Poulsen, Openda

Cologne

Philipp Pentke, Jacob Christensen and Jan Thielmann are in the treatment room while Timo Hubers and Luca Waldschmidt will both be assessed closer to kick off. Cologne picked up their first win of the season at home to Gladbach last weekend.

Predicted Lineup for Cologne: Schwabe – Carstensen, Hubers, Chabot, Paqarda – Ljubicic, Martel, Maina, Kainz, Waldschmidt – Selke

Player to Watch – Dani Olmo

Dani Olmo returned from injury in midweek when he exploded off the bench to score a goal against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. The Spanish schemer is a key player for Leipzig and he should see more minutes on Saturday against Cologne.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

RB Leipzig

3-4-1-2
21
Janis Blaswich
de
2
Mohamed Simakan
fr
16
Lukas Klostermann
de
23
Castello Lukeba
fr
39
Benjamin Henrichs
de
24
Xaver Schlager
at
8
Amadou Haidara
ml
22
David Raum
de
20
Xavi Simons
nl
11
Timo Werner
de
17
Lois Openda
be
Substitutes
13
Nicolas Seiwald
at
1
Peter Gulacsi
hu
7
Dani Olmo
es
30
Benjamin Sesko
si
14
Christoph Baumgartner
at
18
Fabio Carvalho
pt
9
Yussuf Poulsen
dk
10
Emil Forsberg
se
3
Christopher Lenz
de

Cologne

4-2-3-1
1
Marvin Schwabe
de
18
Rasmus Cartstensen
dk
4
Timo Hubers
de
24
Julian Chabot
de
17
Leart Paqarada
xk
6
Eric Martel
de
7
Dejan Ljubicic
at
37
Linton Maina
de
9
Luca Waldschmidt
de
11
Florian Kainz
at
27
Davie Selke
de
Substitutes
8
Denis Huseinbasic
de
44
Matthias Kobbing
de
21
Steffen Tigges
de
3
Dominique Heintz
de
15
Luca Kilian
de
2
Benno Erik Schmitz
de
40
Faride Alidou
de
47
Mathias Olesen
lu
13
Mark Uth
de

RB Leipzig vs Cologne prediction


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