RB Leipzig vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (23 October)

RasenBallsport Leipzig RBL are having a similar start to the Bundesliga season as in previous years, scoring points while dropping some where they should be dominating. Unlike Bayern Munich, who remain the benchmark in Germany, Leipzig let valuable points slip away against bottom teams, such as Union Berlin 0-0 and Sankt Pauli 0-0, although they are still undefeated after 6 matches. With 4 victories and 2 draws, the Red Bulls returned to success by winning against Augsburg 4-0 and Heidenheim 0-1 and they even came back to level with Bayern Munich, leader of the championship. In the Champions League, their journey is more complicated. After a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid on matchday one, Leipzig also lost to Juventus 2-3 in an intense match, complicating their position in the European competition. Champions League winners Liverpool in 2019 for the sixth time in its history, played a new final in 2022, lost against Real Madrid following a goal from Vinicius Junior. Despite losing key players like Mané, Firmino, Fabinho and Henderson, and Klopp gone, Liverpool remain a formidable team.

Now led by Arne Slot, the team quickly adapted. They beat AC Milan 1-3 on the first day of the Champions League, then followed up with a controlled victory against Bologna 2-0. Their only defeat this season, in the league, came to everyone's surprise against Nottingham at home 0-1. Since then, the Reds have recovered well with victories against Bournemouth 3-0, West Ham in the EFL Cup 5-1, Wolverhampton 1-2 and Crystal Palace 1-2, taking the lead in the championship. The residents of Anfield will try to keep it next weekend by challenging Chelsea. 

For Leipzig, several key players will likely be absent for the next match. The Austrian international Schlager, as well as the young Ouédraogo, are still absent. They have been joined, since the last day against Juventus, by the left back Raum and the interesting Henrichs. As is often the case during transfer windows, Leipzig saw several of its executives leave this summer, notably Dani Olmo to FC Barcelona and Mohamed Simakan to Al-Nassr. Xavi Simons, who shone last season with 8 goals and 11 assists, is struggling to find his form, having only scored one goal and delivered two assists this season. For his part, former Lens striker, Lois Openda, scored 4 goals in the league. His attacking partner, Benjamin Sesko, scored the team's 3 goals in the Champions League and 2 others in the Bundesliga. Injured in an ankle, the young midfielder Elliot is doubtful for Liverpool, as is Chiesa, still embarrassed by physical problems.

Alisson has relapsed and will be missing again. On the other hand, the doubts concerning Robertson, Diogo Jota (author of 3 goals and 2 assists in all competitions), and the Uruguayan striker Nunez (only 1 goal in the league) have been dispelled. All will be available for the next match. Dutch coach Slot will also be able to count on his entire squad, including Luis Diaz, author of 5 goals and 1 assist in the Premier League, as well as Mohamed Salah, who has 4 goals and 4 assists in the league. During the match against AC Milan, Liverpool's solid central defense, made up of Konaté and Van Dijk, scored, as did Hungarian midfielder Szoboszlai, and against Bologna, it was MacAllister and Salah who scored the goals. victory.