This Saturday, October 4, Borussia Dortmund will play against Leipzig in the sixth round of the Bundesliga. The match will start at 15:30 Central European Time. Here’s a look at what to expect from the game.
Borussia Dortmund vs Leipzig: Match Preview
Borussia Dortmund is in great shape, having had a strong start to the season. They drew 3-3 with St. Pauli in the first game but followed it with four straight wins: 3-0 against Union, 2-0 versus Heidenheim, 1-0 over Wolfsburg, and 2-0 against Mainz. With 13 points, Dortmund is currently second in the league, just behind Bayern Munich, which is having its best start ever. Dortmund is also doing well in the Champions League, drawing 4-4 with Juventus and winning 4-1 against Athletic Bilbao. They remain unbeaten with two draws across all competitions.
On the other hand, Leipzig lost some key players over the summer, including Xavi Simons. They also changed coaches and did not qualify for European competitions. Last season ended poorly for them, as they didn’t win any of their last five Bundesliga matches, losing their European spot. However, this season has shown improvement. After a tough 0-6 loss to Bayern in the opening match, Leipzig has bounced back with four consecutive wins. They now have 12 points and occupy third place, just one point behind Dortmund, as they vie for second place in the standings.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Dortmund has won their last three matches and remains unbeaten this season.
- Leipzig is on a four-match winning streak.
- Dortmund has kept a clean sheet in four of their last five Bundesliga matches.
- Both Dortmund and Bayern have the league’s best defense, allowing only three goals each.
- Last season, Dortmund won 2-1, while Leipzig won 2-0 in their two encounters.
Probable Lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy
- Leipzig: Gulacsi; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Ouedraogo, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Bakayoko, Romulo, Diomande
Prediction
Both teams are closely matched in the standings and will compete for second place. It’s likely to be an exciting game. A good bet could be on the total goals exceeding three.