Date and Time: Wednesday, March 6, 20:00 GMT
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Team Overview
Can Real Madrid Straighten Out their Form to Seal Progression to the Champions League Quarter Finals?
Real Madrid warmed up for the home clash against RB Leipzig in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg with a 2-2 draw away to Mestalla against Valencia.
Carlo Ancelotti’s league leaders were forced to come from two goals down at the Mestalla to earn a draw, failing to complete the comeback and take the three points.
With their inconsistent form seeing them win just twice in their last five, Los Blancos will bid to straighten their form in time for the clash against RB Leipzig, in which they hold a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg in Germany.
Football bet predictions show that Real Madrid always raise their form for the Champions League, which explains why they are heavily backed on 22bet.
| Recent Form | DWDWD |
| Key Players to Watch | Jude Bellingham |
| Team Strengths | Dominating possession and incisive attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable on the counterattack |
Can RB Leipzig Pull Off a Stunning Comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu?
RB Leipzig will travel to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday off the back of beating VfL Bochum 1-4 away from home. The win returned them to winning form and kept them in contention for the top four in the Bundesliga.
They head to Madrid as heavy underdogs against Real Madrid’s pedigree in this competition. They are also a goal down from the first leg and will need to complete a comeback away from home.
RB Leipzig’s form has been mixed in recent matches, winning three times, drawing once, and losing once. They will need to be defensively astute and clinical in attack to compound the football bet predictions backing their defeat.
| Recent Form | WLWDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Dani Olmo |
| Team Strengths | Attacking with pace and quick passing |
| Team Weaknesses | Defensive frailties |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have met three times since 2022. Real Madrid have edged this fixture with 2 wins to RB Leipzig’s 1 win, with 0 matches ending in draws. Real Madrid’s edge explains why free football predictions back a home win.
| Real Madrid | Draw | RB Leipzig |
| 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Statistics | ||
| 5 | Goals | 3 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| RB Leipzig | 0-1 | Real Madrid |
| RB Leipzig | 3-2 | Real Madrid |
| Real Madrid | 2-0 | RB Leipzig |
Player Focus
Real Madrid and RB Leipzig will look to attack in the clash on Wednesday. The Bundesliga side will look to overcome the 1-0 deficit from the first leg, whereas Real Madrid will look to expand their lead. Expert soccer predictions show that the attacking players will be crucial for both sides.
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid’s top scorer will play a starring role for Carlo Ancelotti’s men on Wednesday. He will be the core attacking outlet for Los Blancos as they bid to justify their status as the football pick to win the clash.
Dani Olmo
RB Leipzig’s creative force will be tasked to help push them forward against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Dani Olmo will be an essential part of the Bundesliga side’s bid to create chances against Real Madrid.
Tactical Analysis
The two sides will look to be attacking in their approach. Real Madrid will bid to build on their 1-0 lead from the first leg and ensure they progress.
RB Leipzig will set up a compact approach designed to minimize the Real Madrid attack and give them a chance to attack on the counter.
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig Expert Analysis
Marco Rose will retain RB Leipzig’s usual 4-2-2-2 formation in their clash against Real Madrid. However, he will tweak it to ensure his side can be compact against the attacking intent of Real Madrid. Two midfielders will play deep, while two will join in the attack.
Real Madrid will retain their 4-3-1-2 formation with a diamond in the middle of the pack. Bellingham will play at the tip of the diamond, just behind the two attackers. Football predictions analysis show that this shape will allow Real Madrid to attack through the middle and give Bellingham optimal chances to impact the game.
Betting Odds
Real Madrid, with 1.545 odds, are the overwhelming favorites to win the match. RB Leipzig have long odds of completing a comeback at 5.35, with a draw available at 4.54. Live prediction football will be available on the site after kickoff on Wednesday.
| Real Madrid | Draw | RB Leipzig |
| 1.545 | 4.54 | 5.35 |
Real Madrid will be the favorites to win this match. They have a good record at home, in the Champions League, and against RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid will win the match and progress to the quarter-finals.
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