SV Sandhausen and RB Leipzig meet in one of the most one-sided DFB Pokal fixtures on paper this weekend.
Our Sandhausen vs Leipzig prediction offers a closer look at how the showdown at the BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald could unfold and which side might emerge with the advantage.
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Sandhausen vs Leipzig prediction: RB Leipzig to secure a huge win
Key stats
- SV Sandhausen have lost 83% of their last six matches, including all of their last three at home.
- The hosts ended 2024/25 in 19th place and have lost both opening games in the Regionalliga this season.
- RB Leipzig boast an 80% win rate in the DFB Pokal.
- Leipzig have won all four previous meetings against Sandhausen.
Correct score prediction: SV Sandhausen 0-3 RB Leipzig
Given Leipzig’s superior quality and Sandhausen’s poor form, the visitors should cruise to a comfortable win. While the home side may battle for pride, Leipzig’s firepower should ensure a convincing scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Easy win expected
- HOME: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.53%
- DRAW: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.11%
- AWAY: 1/11 (1.09) – 91.67%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bookmakers see Leipzig as overwhelming favourites with a 91.67% implied chance of victory. Sandhausen’s 10.53% reflects their current struggles; two straight league defeats and no official win since May 10th.
Leipzig, meanwhile, thrive in this competition and will treat this as a competitive tune-up before the Bundesliga begins.
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Most recent H2Hs: RB Leipzig aiming to continue dominance
Our SV Sandhausen vs RB Leipzig prediction hints at a familiar story. History is firmly in Leipzig’s corner. They’ve won all four meetings with Sandhausen, often by comfortable margins.
Past encounters underline the difficulty of the task awaiting the hosts.
Germany DFB Pokal 07/08/21
Sandhausen
RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga II 15/04/16
RB Leipzig
Sandhausen
Germany Bundesliga II 01/11/15
Sandhausen
RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga II 08/05/15
RB Leipzig
Sandhausen
Germany Bundesliga II 30/11/14
Sandhausen
RB Leipzig
SV Sandhausen preview: Injury worries for Dennis Diekmeier
Sandhausen are without D. Mamutovic (unknown injury) and J. Graf (dead leg). No suspensions or other absences reported.
Predicted lineup: Lysk (GK), Akmestanli, Kolb, Schulz, Wimmer, Wiafe, Gips, Inaler, Meester, Herrmann & Testroet
Germany 3. Liga 07/02/25
W
Arminia Bielefeld
0
Sandhausen
1
Germany 3.Liga 21/12/24
L
FC Viktoria Ku00f6ln
2
Sandhausen
0
Germany 3.Liga 14/12/24
L
Erzgebirge Aue
6
Sandhausen
4
Germany 3.Liga 07/12/24
L
Hansa Rostock
1
Sandhausen
0
Germany 3.Liga 30/11/24
L
Dynamo Dresden
4
Sandhausen
2
RB Leipzig preview: Timo Werner’s absence continues
Tidiam Gomis (inner ligament injury) is ruled out. Johan Bakayoko, Yan Diomande, and Andrija Maksimovic could make their debuts.
Timo Werner’s future remains uncertain, and he has yet to feature in pre-season.
Predicted lineup: Vandevoordt (GK), Nedeljkovic, Lukeba, Orban, Raum, Nusa, Schlager, Vermeeren, Simons, Bakayoko & Openda
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
D
Werder Bremen
0
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
Bayern Munich
3
RB Leipzig
3
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
4
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
Holstein Kiel
1
RB Leipzig
1
Germany Bundesliga I 11/04/25
W
Wolfsburg
2
RB Leipzig
3
Player to watch – Lois Openda
Openda has been razor-sharp in pre-season, netting 5 goals in 4 matches. With his pace and movement, he’s likely to torment Sandhausen’s backline and could easily add to his scoring tally here.
