RB Leipzig vs Manchester City. Will the Citizens confirm their favorite status?
On Wednesday, October 4, the match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in the second round of the Champions League group stage will take place at the Red Bull Arena.
RB Leipzig confidently defeated Young Boys away in the first round of the Champions League and took the first step towards reaching the playoffs of the tournament. The Bulls are in a very good group for themselves and, despite the presence of the formidable Manchester City in it, they can easily take second position and advance further.
In addition, Leipzig has made a good start in the German Championship, where it is in the leading group of teams and also claims high places. In the new match, the hosts will probably have to play second and spend most of the match at their own goal, and rely on counterattacks and set pieces ahead.
Manchester City
The reigning Champions League winner made his fans worry in the first match of the group stage by losing in the game with Red Star. But in the second half, the Citizens came to their senses, took all three points and confirmed their ambitions to resolve the issue of reaching the playoffs of the tournament as quickly as possible.
It is really important for Pep Guardiola's team to secure leadership in the group as early as possible in order to concentrate on performances in other tournaments. Manchester City got off to a great start this season, looks as solid and classy as possible, and will make every effort in the next match to get another victory.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig confidently defeated Young Boys away in the first round of the Champions League and took the first step towards reaching the playoffs of the tournament. The Bulls are in a very good group for themselves and, despite the presence of the formidable Manchester City in it, they can easily take second position and advance further.
In addition, Leipzig has made a good start in the German Championship, where it is in the leading group of teams and also claims high places. In the new match, the hosts will probably have to play second and spend most of the match at their own goal, and rely on counterattacks and set pieces ahead.
Manchester City
The reigning Champions League winner made his fans worry in the first match of the group stage by losing in the game with Red Star. But in the second half, the Citizens came to their senses, took all three points and confirmed their ambitions to resolve the issue of reaching the playoffs of the tournament as quickly as possible.
It is really important for Pep Guardiola's team to secure leadership in the group as early as possible in order to concentrate on performances in other tournaments. Manchester City got off to a great start this season, looks as solid and classy as possible, and will make every effort in the next match to get another victory.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City facts
- The last time the teams met was in the last Champions League: Manchester City defeated RB Leipzig with a score of 7:0, another game ended in a 1:1 draw;
- In three out of four matches between teams in the Champions League, the bet was on TB (2.5) – 1.6;
- Also, in three out of four matches between opponents in the Champions League, the bet was on “both teams will score” – 1.57;
- Both teams won their opening matches in this Champions League group stage.
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