RB Leipzig vs Liverpool: Match Preview & predictions
RB Leipzig vs Liverpool: Match Preview & predictions. Arne Slot and his Liverpool side will be aiming to make it three Champions League victories on the bounce this Wednesday, when they travel to RB Leipzig.
The Reds have made an exceptional start to the Arne Slot era and have won all but one of their opening 11 matches under the former Feyenoord head coach. Two of those victories have come in the Champions League against Italian oppositions, with the Reds easing past AC Milan and Bologna to claim maximum points.
Liverpool’s impressive form hasn’t been limited to European competition, though. A testing 2-1 victory over a resurgent Chelsea side on Sunday secured their place at the top of the Premier League table heading into another week.
RB Leipzig’s early season run hasn’t been quite as eye-catching, although Marco Rose‘s side do find themselves second in the Bundesliga and unbeaten domestically so far. However, two defeats in the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid and Juventus have left them playing catch-up on the continent.
Take a look at our guide to an intriguing encounter in eastern Germany this evening.
What time does RB Leipzig vs Liverpool kick-off?
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Date: Wednesday 23 October
Kick-off: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
Referee: Sandro Scharer (SUI)
VAR: Fedayi San (SUI)
RB Leipzig vs Liverpool H2H Record (All Time)
RB Leipzig: 0 wins
Liverpool: 2 wins
Draws: 0
Last meeting: Liverpool 2-0 RB Leipzig (10 March 2021) – Champions League
RB Leipzig team news;
RB Leipzig are without four players for the visit of the six-time Champions League and European Cup winners, with Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager and Assan Ouedraogo all missing in midfield. Amadou Haidara is also a doubt in the engine room after picking up a knock in the weekend win over Mainz.
David Raum will be unavailable at wing-back and was replaced by summer signing Antonio Nusa at the weekend. Lois Openda should be able to shake off a minor injury sustained against Mainz to feature in the front line.
Despite never playing for the Reds, Peter Gulacsi is a former Liverpool goalkeeper and will guard the net for the hosts. Playing in front of the Hungarian, Lutsharel Geertruida will reunite with Slot after they enjoyed an impressive spell at Feyenoord together.
RB Leipzig predicted lineup vs Liverpool
RB Leipzig lineup (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Lukeba; Geertruida, Kampl, Haidara, Nusa; Simons, Sesko; Openda.
Liverpool team news;
Diogo Jota‘s fitness issues have proven frustrating since his move to Anfield and the Portuguese is extremely unlikely to feature in Leipzig on Wednesday evening. He was withdrawn during the first half against Chelsea after tangling with Tosin Adarabioyo.
Alisson remains out with a hamstring problem and will be replaced by Caoimhin Kelleher in Germany, while Harvey Elliott and Conor Bradley still remains absentees for the Reds. Federico Chiesa has missed the last few weeks through injury and is also unlikely to fixture against Leipzig.
Alexis Mac Allister was an injury doubt ahead of Sunday’s match with Chelsea but featured as a second-half substitute. Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could also come into the starting lineup after only being utilised from the bench themselves.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs RB Leipzig
Liverpool lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez.
RB Leipzig vs Liverpool score prediction;
Liverpool’s impressive start to the season continues and will be of huge concern to Leipzig, who lost both of their previous meetings with the Reds 2-0 during the 2020/21 season. Slot’s side haven’t always found their best this term but have been relentless winners regardless.
Leipzig’s encouraging Bundesliga form hasn’t translated to the Champions League yet, with their usually solid defence been picked apart by both Atletico and Juventus, with Liverpool’s electric front line likely to cause Marco Rose’s men similar issues.
However, Leipzig do have a formidable attacking unit themselves that boasts the likes of Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons. They’re likely to unsettle Liverpool’s resolute backline, but not enough to avoid defeat.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool
