The match of the weekend in the Bundesliga on matchday nine will take place at Signal Iduna Park, as Borussia Dortmund host RB Leipzig.
There will be questions for the hosts to answer after losing three of their last five. Their inconsistent start to the season has left them trailing Bayern Munich by seven points, while they are also two points shy of the Champions League spots.
RB Leipzig could put down a significant marker this weekend. The visitors have won their last four matches, and currently sit level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the standings.
Odds
Dortmund will be narrowly preferred in the betting this weekend, while Leipzig could be an interesting angle at +200.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | +125 |
| Draw | +287 |
| RB Leipzig | +200 |
Leipzig Hold Advantage Based on Recent Meetings
| Total | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Bundesliga Games | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Goals | 63 | 31 | 32 |
Leipzig’s confidence will be high ahead of this showdown in Dortmund, as they have won six of the last seven competitive matches between the sides.
Dortmund’s only win in that period came in the 2022-23 season.
Leipzig’s chances are also enhanced based on the fact that they have won each of the last three matches between the sides on a Saturday evening.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -105
Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig Key Stats
- Statistically, Dortmund have made their worst start to a Bundesliga season in ten years after picking up just 13 points.
- Leipzig have set a club-record after winning 20 points from their eight opening matches.
- Leipzig have avoided defeat in their last 19 league matches. That is a club-record sequence, and also the longest of any side in the Bundesliga at present.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Almugera Kabar will serve his one-match suspension this weekend. A lengthy injury list also means that the home side will be without Gregor Kobel, Niklas Sule, Karim Adeyemi, and Felix Nmecha on Saturday. Julian Ryerson and Waldemar Anton are also out.
Possible Lineup
Marcel Lotka (GK); Filippo Mane, Yan Couto, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Marcel Sabitzer, Pascal Gross, Maimilian Beier, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy
RB Leipzig Team News
Lois Openda could be absent due to a muscle injury this weekend. David Raum and Xavi Simons are both out until the start of 2025. Assan Ouedraogo could feature from the bench on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Peter Gulacsi (GK); Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, Benjamin Henrichs, Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl, Antonio Nusa, Christoph Baumgartner, Benjamin Sesko, Yussuf Poulsen
Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig Prediction
The fact that Dortmund will be without a number of first-team players is hard to overlook this weekend.
Leipzig have been super consistent in the Bundesliga this season, and we expect them to maintain their excellent record against Dortmund by landing a victory at Signal Iduna Park.
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