RB Leipzig will host Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League match at the Red Bull Arena, with the German side desperate for their first win in the competition this season. After two consecutive defeats, Leipzig are looking to bounce back against a confident Liverpool team, who have started the group stage with two wins. Despite Leipzig’s talented squad under Marco Rose, they have struggled in their past encounters with Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have been in excellent form, winning their last six matches across all competitions, including a tight victory over Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side will aim to maintain their unbeaten run in the Champions League, while Leipzig will hope to exploit any vulnerabilities in the Reds’ lineup.
RB Leipzig vs Liverpool Team News & Tactics
RB Leipzig
Leipzig have several injury concerns, including Nicolas Seiwald, David Raum, Assan Ouedraogo, and Xaver Schlager. Marco Rose is expected to set his team up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Peter Gulacsi in goal. The defense will consist of Lukas Klostermann, Willi Orban, and Castello Lukeba. Lutharel Geertruida and Antonio Nusa will operate as wing-backs, supporting both in attack and defense.
In midfield, Arthur Veerman and Amadou Haidara will focus on breaking down Liverpool’s attacks, while Xavi Simons will play the creative role behind the strikers. Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko will lead the attack, aiming to challenge Liverpool’s defense.
Probable Lineup (3-4-1-2):
Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Lukeba; Geertruida, Veerman, Haidara, Nusa; Simons; Openda, Sesko
Liverpool
Liverpool have a few fitness issues as well, with Harvey Elliott, Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa, and Diogo Jota potentially missing the game. Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start in goal. The back four will feature Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Andrew Robertson.
In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will provide creativity and control, while Dominik Szoboszlai will be key in linking up play and driving forward. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will look to exploit Leipzig’s defense from the flanks, with Darwin Nunez leading the attack.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won their last three matches against RB Leipzig in all competitions.
- Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in all three of those matches.
- Liverpool have won their last six matches in all competitions.
- RB Leipzig have only won three of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Liverpool have scored at least two goals in their last three encounters with Leipzig.
Player to Watch
Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian winger is in excellent form, having played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s win over Chelsea, where he both scored and assisted the decisive goal. Salah’s creativity and goal-scoring threat will be crucial against a Leipzig defense that has been vulnerable in recent weeks.
Prediction
RB Leipzig 1-2 Liverpool
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