Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig face off in a highly anticipated Bundesliga showdown at Signal Iduna Park, with both teams looking to establish dominance in the upper reaches of the table. Dortmund, consistently strong at home, come into this match aiming to extend their winning run and maintain pressure on league leaders. With a solid midfield and an attack powered by the likes of Marco Reus, Dortmund will look to keep up their momentum.
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RB Leipzig, however, won’t be an easy opponent. Known for their high-press style and quick counterattacks, Leipzig has been a formidable force, and they’ll seek to carry their recent positive form into this match. With players like Dani Olmo and Christopher Nkunku in their ranks, Leipzig poses a significant attacking threat that could challenge Dortmund’s defensive line. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for crucial points in their Bundesliga campaigns.
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig Important H2H Stats
We preview the game at Signal Iduna Park, analyzing past head-to-head stats between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, as well as each team’s performance metrics from their previous encounters. Below are the critical insights:
In their most recent meeting, RB Leipzig emerged as the dominant force with a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, utilizing both their attacking depth and defensive resilience. Here are some key stats from that encounter:
- Shooting Efficiency: Leipzig managed a total of 21 shots compared to Dortmund’s 12, demonstrating their more aggressive approach. Leipzig also attempted 11 shots from outside the box, while Dortmund took 3 from long range, indicating Leipzig’s willingness to test the keeper from distance.
- Possession & Passing: Dortmund held a clear edge in possession, controlling 61% of the ball and completing 545 passes with an accuracy of 87.89%. Despite this, Leipzig’s 85.42% pass accuracy over fewer passes (343) highlights their efficiency in counter-attacking situations.
- Attack & Danger: Leipzig launched 84 total attacks with 39 considered dangerous, whereas Dortmund pushed forward 98 times, with 52 categorized as dangerous. This reflects Dortmund’s intent but Leipzig’s ability to convert opportunities into meaningful chances.
- Set-Pieces & Corners: Dortmund won 8 corners compared to Leipzig’s 5, emphasizing their offensive pressure; however, Leipzig capitalized on their chances more effectively, scoring from a penalty as well.
- Discipline: Both teams maintained discipline, with minimal fouling; Dortmund received two yellow cards, while Leipzig had one.
Both teams show contrasting strengths, with Dortmund excelling in possession play and Leipzig in swift counter-attacks, making this an intriguing tactical battle. This balance of skills sets up an exciting encounter as they meet once again.
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Borussia Dortmund Vs RB Leipzig Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 4 | 6 |
| Home Wins | 4 | 3 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 3 |
| Total Draws | 1 | 2 |
| Home Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Away Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Total Lost | 3 | 0 |
| Home Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Away Losses | 3 | 0 |
| Total Goals For | 15 | 14 |
| Home Goals For | 12 | 8 |
| Away Goals For | 3 | 6 |
| Total Goals Against | 14 | 3 |
| Home Goals Against | 5 | 1 |
| Away Goals Against | 9 | 2 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 2 | 6 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 1 | 3 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 1 | 3 |
| Total Failed To Score | 1 | 2 |
| Home Failed To Score | 0 | 1 |
| Away Failed To Score | 1 | 1 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 3 | 2 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 1.75 | 0.38 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 0.25 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 2.25 | 0.5 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 45m | 40m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 43m | 39m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 47m | 41m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 31m | 27m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 18m | 39m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 44m | 15m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 2 (13.3%) | 2 (14.3%) |
| 15-30 | 1 (6.7%) | 1 (7.1%) |
| 30-45 | 3 (20%) | 2 (14.3%) |
| 45-60 | 0 (0%) | 7 (50%) |
| 60-75 | 5 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 4 (26.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 1 (7.1%) | 1 (33.3%) |
| 15-30 | 5 (35.7%) | 0 (0%) |
| 30-45 | 2 (14.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (7.1%) | 0 (0%) |
| 60-75 | 2 (14.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 3 (21.4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 932 | 831 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 440 | 305 |
| Av Possession Percent | 64.63 | 54.88 |
| Fouls | 87 | 79 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 10.88 | 9.88 |
| Offside | 9 | 14 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 22 | 14 |
| Shots Blocked | 28 | 27 |
| Shots Off Target | 43 | 34 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 5.38 | 4.25 |
| Shots On Target | 41 | 38 |
| Av Shots On Target | 5.13 | 4.75 |
| Total Corners | 51 | 34 |
| Av Corners | 6.38 | 4.25 |
| BTTS | 75 | 25 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.88 | 6.97 |
| Tackles | 116 | 152 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Over 1.5 | 100 | 75 | 50 | 50 |
| Over 2.5 | 75 | 75 | 50 | 25 |
| Over 3.5 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 |
| Over 4.5 | 50 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Over 5.5 | 50 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Under 1.5 | 0 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Under 2.5 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Under 3.5 | 50 | 75 | 50 | 75 |
| Under 4.5 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 75 |
| Under 5.5 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 100 |
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig Prediction
Given Borussia Dortmund’s strength in possession and RB Leipzig’s efficiency in creating dangerous chances, this clash promises to be tightly contested. Despite Dortmund’s control in past meetings, Leipzig’s counter-attacking prowess and effectiveness in front of goal have historically troubled Dortmund’s defense, as seen in their recent 4-1 victory over Dortmund.
Prediction: This game could lean slightly in Leipzig’s favor if they can capitalize on breakaway opportunities, but Dortmund’s home advantage and midfield control cannot be underestimated. Both teams have the attacking talent to find the back of the net, making a high-scoring draw or a narrow win for either side a likely outcome. Betting on both teams to score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals could be valuable options in what promises to be an open and thrilling matchup.