UCL: Liverpool vs. RB Leipzig Preview, Odds, Prediction

Liverpool faces RB Leipzig in Budapest once again, this time as “hosts.” Having in mind how they played recently at Anfield, this isn’t very reassuring for Jurgen Klopp and his side, as they entered a crisis never seen before. They lost the EPL title long ago, and the only competition where they might win some silverware is the Champions League. On the other side, RB Leipzig is in the combination for winning the Bundesliga trophy. Still, they want to use Liverpool’s current problems and reach the first leg’s deficit to continue the adventure in the UCL. We need to tell you right away, that this isn’t impossible as many believe. With a little luck, RB could put the Reds in serious trouble.

Preview

Liverpool (+145) experiences massive problems, with them not winning in the past 8 matches at home and losing the previous six. The most recent defeat at Anfield was this weekend against Fulham, 0-1, and that apparently was the ultimate blow for the Reds’ ambitions to make some sort of a miracle and win the EPL once again.

They are now eight points away from the UCL zone, and it seems that the only way for them to secure the ticket for the most popular competition next season is to win the current campaign.

Just to tell, that Liverpool’s last five games all saw under 2.5 goals, and both teams not to score.

RB Leipzig (+180) won the previous four games, all of them while scoring at least twice, and in three of them keeping clean sheets.

Overall, their matches away from Leipzig have been pretty interesting this season, with eight in the past 11 ending over 2.5 scores. In each of those events, RB scored at least two times, which suggests that Naglesmann’s side scores enough goals, in order to have some shot at eliminating the Reds.

We need to say that the Bulls showed huge oscillations in this year’s Champions League events. For instance, they would lose to United 5-0 in Manchester, and then beat PSG and the Red Devils at home.

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As usual, Liverpool is overwhelmed with injuries, with Gomez, Henderson, Matip, and Van Dijk definitely out of the picture. Firmino, Kabak, and Kelleher are doubtful.

For RB, Halstenberg, Laimer and Szoboszlai are out, while Angelino, Orban and Sabitzer sit as questionable. If any of these guys skip tonight’s match, that would be a massive blow for the Bulls.

Head to Head

Liverpool won the first game with Mane and Salah scoring twice in the span of five minutes. The Reds haven’t been better in that match but used two mistakes to KO the rivals.

Prediction

Goals are expected here because RB has nothing to wait for. The Bulls need to attack right from the kick-off and score early on to have some chance of eliminating the dazzled opponent. But do know that Liverpool’s attack is one of the best in Europe and that they know how to hit back. All the circumstances surrounding this match are forcing us to bet on high efficiency. Over 2.5 goals are at -166, and for those who want to take some risk, go with Over 3.5 goals, at +165