RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 20/01/2024

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RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction	January 20, 2024 12:30 PM ET
RB Leipzig odds	+146
Bayer Leverkusen odds	+170
Draw	+280
Over\Under	2.5 -164 \ +139

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen. Shape of the Teams

The remarkable run of Bayer Leverkusen under the stewardship of Xabi Alonso continues to captivate the Bundesliga.

Currently leading the Bundesliga table with 45 points in 17 games, Xabi Alonso’s side is in a strong position, four points clear of the second-placed Bayern, who have a game in hand. This season presents a golden opportunity for Leverkusen to disrupt Bayern’s 11-year dominance in the league.

Leverkusen’s resilience was on full display in their last match against Augsburg. Despite missing key players like Victor Boniface, Odilon Kossounou, and Edmond Tapsoba, the Black and Reds secured a crucial win thanks to a last-second goal from Exequiel Palacios.

RB Leipzig, currently sitting in fourth place, has had a season of highs and lows. Their recent 0-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt underscores the inconsistency they’ve faced.

However, Leipzig’s history against Leverkusen, especially at home, could play to their advantage. Leipzig, having lost only one of their last five home encounters against Leverkusen, might find confidence in this statistic heading into their next match.

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: January 20, 2024, 12:30 PM ET
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Last match: Bayer Leverkusen vs Leipzig, 3-2 (August 19, 2023, Bundesliga)

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Odds

Pick: Both Teams to Score
Odds: -189 (Tonybet)

Leipzig are playing quite confidently at home this season, earning them the fourth-best home record in the Bundesliga with 20 points from nine matches.

Their ability to create numerous chances has been a key feature of their play, although they have sometimes struggled with converting these opportunities into goals.

The inefficiency in front of goal was highlighted in their home game against Bochum, where Leipzig missed two penalties, and against Eintracht Frankfurt, where they managed 26 shots but failed to score. Despite these shortcomings, I expect Leipzig to find the net in this clash.

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen has been formidable this season, maintaining an unbeaten record and scoring in every game. Even with the absence of Victor Boniface, the team has continued to demonstrate a potent attacking force.

💬 #Alonso on the unbeaten streak: "It’s still not my focus. It doesn’t matter how we win games or how many in a row. We are happy with it of course. But we always focus on the next game and that is Leipzig. We need to adapt each game and show everytime what we can bring to the… pic.twitter.com/mY32vXqtFl
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) January 19, 2024

Given Leipzig’s tendency to concede goals at home — having done so in five home games and their last eight matches overall — it’s reasonable to expect goals from both sides in this encounter.

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tip

Pick: Leipzig or Draw
Odds: -209 (Tonybet)

Bayer Leverkusen might be in extraordinary form, but Leipzig’s prowess at the Red Bull Arena cannot be underestimated, often elevating their performance in front of their home crowd.

As a highlight of the upcoming Bundesliga fixture, this match promises to be a tactical battle. Following the loss against Eintracht, Leipzig needs to bounce back as quickly as possible.

🗣️ Marco Rose on the second half of the season:
"The loss against Frankfurt annoyed us. We want to get back to winning ways against Leverkusen. We want to be more clinical and improve on last week's performance in general.
We know that, on Saturday, we're going to be playing a… pic.twitter.com/072lUdWoTd
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 18, 2024

Key to their chances will be Loïs Openda, the team’s top scorer with 11 goals, whose agility and finishing skills pose a significant threat to Leverkusen’s defence. Additionally, young talent Xavi Simons, with his creativity, could also play a pivotal role in Leipzig’s offensive strategies.

While Leverkusen has been consistent this season, drawing only three matches and showing particularly strong form, two of their draws have come in away games against formidable opponents like Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.

Despite Leverkusen boasting arguably the most balanced squad in the league, I expect that Leverkusen will have a hard time winning this match.

The combination of Leipzig’s strong home record and their motivation to rebound from a recent loss might make this an especially tough outing for Leverkusen.

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