RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips

RB Leipzig take on Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig on 14 March 2021 at 20:00 IST. RB Leipzig crashed out of UEFA champions league after losing their away game 2-0 against Liverpool. Frankfurt had to settle for a draw against VfB Stuttgart in their last league match. This match promises to be an exciting one.

RB Leipzig Form & Team News

RB Leipzig has been in great form this season and has constantly challenged table topper Bayern Munich for the apex position in the league table. RB Leipzig has managed to win 16 matches, draw five, and have lost only three matches so far. With 53 points in 24 matches, they are only two points behind Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig has an unbeaten run at home this season in the Bundesliga. They have won nine out of 12 matches at home with three draws. 

RB Leipzig has few injury concerns going into this fixture. Angeliño, Szoboszlai, and Laimer all miss out due to injury. Christopher Nkunku has been in great form for the hosts this season with six goals. Dayot Upamecano has been rock solid in the defense with 2.70 clearance per match. Julian Nagelsmann will have a tough time in selecting the starting eleven ahead of this fixture considering the workload of the players. Few players could be rested but the core team is expected to be the same as the one that started against Liverpool. 

Eintracht Frankfurt Form & Team News

Eintracht Frankfurt has punched above its weight this season and is currently placed at the fourth position in the league table with 43 points. Eintracht Frankfurt has managed to win 11 matches, draw ten, and has lost only three matches so far. Frankfurt has a mixed away record with five wins, four draws, and three defeats in 12 away matches this season. Since the three points system was introduced in the tournament, it is their best record at this stage in the Bundesliga. 

Almamy Toure, Kamada, and Tuta all missed out due to injury. Adi Hütter will have a majority of players to choose from considering well-spread out fixtures. André Silva has been in terrific form this season and is the second-highest goalscorer in the league with 19 goals only behind Robert Lewandowski. Filip Kostić has also been playing well and has 9 assists. Kevin Trapp is expected to start as the goalkeeper. Barring a few last-minute injury crises, not many changes are expected in the side that started against VfB Stuttgart.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, RB Leipzig is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 1.76 odds, while Eintracht Frankfurt is placed at 4.50 and the draw is at 3.80.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

RB Leipzig is currently in prolific form and has played exceptionally well at home. This is the best performance by an RB Leipzig side after 24 matches in a Bundesliga. They are also unbeaten in the last five matches in the league. But they haven’t won any of their last three competitive matches against Frankfurt. Also, the tight schedule this season has not helped their cause. But considering the recent form in the league, RB Leipzig is expected to win this match. 

Tip 1: Total Goals by RB Leipzig – Over 1.5

RB Leipzig has scored 46 goals in 24 matches this season. With an average of 1.9 goals per match, Leipzig has been on a goalscoring spree. They have also managed to average 12 shots per game with 5.90 on target. Christopher Nkunku has been the top scorer for Leipzig with 6 goals in the Bundesliga. In its last league match, Leipzig scored three goals against SC Freiburg. They have also managed to score 24 goals in 12 home matches this season averaging two goals per match. Considering RB Leipzig’s attacking players, the total goals in the match are expected to be over 1.50, and 1.60 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: RB Leipzig To Win

RB Leipzig has managed to collect 31 points at home this season which is the highest for any Bundesliga side so far in the tournament. Also, they have conceded only 9 goals at home and have managed to win four out of their last five home matches. Their defensive game has been spot on this season with 12 clean sheets and only 0.8 goals conceded per game. RB Leipzig is placed second in the table 10 points above Frankfurt. With Nkunku and Upamecano in top touch, RB Leipzig is expected to win this match.  Considering all these factors, RB Leipzig is the favorite to win against Frankfurt and 1.76 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

Though RB Leipzig is the firm favorite to win this fixture, they have not been able to win against Frankfurt in the last three matches. But considering their current league form, RB Leipzig is expected to win in a closely fought match against Frankfurt. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Goals by RB Leipzig – Over 1.5 @ 1.60
2. RB Leipzig To Win @ 1.76

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