On Wednesday, RB Leipzig hosts Liverpool in Germany for the third round of the Champions League group stage.
Team Analysis
RB Leipzig:
Marco Rose’s team has struggled in the Champions League, losing to Atlético Madrid (1-2) and Juventus (2-3). However, they’ve secured three consecutive Bundesliga wins, including a 2-0 victory over Mainz, moving them to second in the standings.
Liverpool:
The Reds have started strong in the Champions League, beating AC Milan (3-1) and Bologna (2-0). They’ve gone 13 consecutive Champions League matches without a draw (9 wins, 4 losses). Following a 2-1 win over Chelsea, Liverpool tops the Premier League table.
Match Facts
– The teams’ three meetings never saw both teams score.
– Only one of their three meetings exceeded 2.5 goals.
– Liverpool has won seven consecutive matches across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool has won all three encounters, including a 5-0 friendly victory.
Probable Lineups
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orbán, Lukeba, Henrichs; Nuša, Haidara, Vermeeren, Simons; Šeško, Openda.
Liverpool: Jaroš; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Diogo Jota.
Prediction
Given Leipzig’s desperation and Liverpool’s form, we anticipate a high-scoring encounter. Recommended bet: “Total Over 3.0 goals” (odds: 1. 75).
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