Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig, Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 06/03/2024

Odds via Tonybet

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig	March 6, 2024, 3:00 PM ET
Real Madrid odds	-173
RB Leipzig odds	+440
Draw	+359
Over\Under	3 +-125\+106

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig. Shape of the Teams

Winning against Real Madrid is tough – especially when coming into the mighty Bernabeu with a deficit. Real Madrid secured a narrow 0-1 victory in Germany, laying the groundwork for the second leg at the Bernabeu.

RB Leipzig struggled against Real Madrid and in their recent match against Bayern Munich, in which they suffered a 2-1 defeat. The East Germans rarely keep a clean sheet, which is a problem when playing against Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, one of the best teams in Europe.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 4, 2024

However, Real Madrid’s recent performance at the Mestalla, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Valencia, highlighted potential vulnerabilities.

Valencia’s young squad, known for their excellent home record, dominated Real Madrid throughout the match and showed what challenges Real Madrid faces against determined opposition.

Furthermore, since their victory over Leipzig, Real Madrid have won only once (1-0 against Sevilla) and showed a lack of power against their little neighbour Rayo Vallecano (1-1).

A key factor for Real Madrid could be Jude Bellingham’s participation. Despite a red card in La Liga, he remains eligible for European competitions. Bellingham’s presence will help Real Madrid push for another victory at the Bernabeu – which just makes Leipzig’s lack of depth on the field look worse, much worse than it should.

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Wednesday, March 6, 3:00 PM EDT
Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Location: Madrid, Spain
Last match: RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid: 0-1 (February 13, 2024, Champions League)

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Odds

Pick: Real Madrid to win
Odds: -173 (Tonybet)

Experiencing a Champions League game at nine in the evening in the Bernabeu is an event in itself. This tournament is where Real Madrid shines, having been outplayed only by Manchester City last season.

This means that the upcoming match will likely expose RB’s lack of options in terms of tactical depth.

More importantly, Madrid always has that drive to win, especially after the frustrating 2-2 draw against Valencia. This game was marked by a controversial ending where the referee whistled in the middle of an action that could have led to a goal. This reignited debates over refereeing standards in Spain, where controversial decisions appear weekly, independently of the team.

An unprecedented refereeing decision prevents Real Madrid from winning at Mestalla.#ValenciaRealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 2, 2024

But unlike in Spain, the referees are not the center of attention in the Champions League. And this means that Madrid could see its usual key players step up and compensate for the squad’s injury challenges, which has seen Aurélien Tchouaméni adapt impressively and perform pretty well at center-back.

Questions need to be raised about the future of Dani Carvajal, given his physical struggles to maintain peak performance.

Meanwhile, Lucas Vázquez has stepped up this season in Carvajal’s absence and has been showing solid performances instead of his inconsistent spells in previous seasons.

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Betting Tip

Pick: Rodrygo Jr to score
Odds: +131 (Tonybet)

Rodrygo is a unique player – for the better or the worse, that’s a separate discussion. However, he has been under fire recently for failing to rack up impressive performances.

But if there is anything that history has taught me, it’s that in these times – under pressure – Rodrygo finds a way to shut his haters down.

There are only a few ‘Champions League’ performers like Rodrygo – who always finds a way to make it about himself, lets his goals speak, and isn’t interested in any drama surrounding him.

Rodrygo’s playing style defies conventional labels; he’s neither a traditional striker nor a pure right-winger. But he has a flair for goals, sliding like a fish in the water between two defenders. It is truly mind-boggling how he keeps performing at the highest level.

Although he can be inconsistent, the young Brazilian star becomes an unstoppable force up front when he’s having his day.

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— Rodrygo Goes (@RodrygoGoes) February 14, 2024

Coincidentally, Rodrygo’s playing style is exactly what Leipzig struggles against – a player that creates space between two defenders. Even though the focus might be more on his teammates Toni Kroos, Ferland Mendy or Vinícius Jr. – Rodrygo is the one who deserves all the attention, possibly delivering another memorable performance in the Champions League

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