- Date and Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024. 18:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
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RB Leipzig
The pressure will be on the home side to continue their return to form on Sunday when they entertain Eintracht Frankfurt. RB Leipzig ended a run of four without a win last weekend to regain fourth spot in the Bundesliga standings. A victory this weekend could see them climb an additional place.
It would be fair to say that Marco Rose has been hamstrung in selection this season, with David Raum, Eljif Elmas, and Xavi Simons all out, once again, for this weekend.
Keep up the hard work, boys! 🏃
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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 12, 2024
Despite that, the Red Bulls have found a way to play in a 4-4-2 formation, scoring 17 goals from open play with an xG of 14.56. This strategy also worked in a defensive record, with Leipzig allowing ten goals with an xGA of 15.45. However, their system will be tested this weekend against one of the in-form teams in Germany.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt are enjoying one of their best-ever starts to a Bundesliga season. The German side currently sit second in the standings, trailing Bayern Munich by six points after 13 rounds of matches.
However, they come into this weekend after avoiding defeat and winning their last five. The unique 4-2-2-2 formation doesn’t boast much width on paper, but the mobility of Ansgar Knauff and Farès Chaïbi always ensures that they’re covered.
We just fall short in France.
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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) December 12, 2024
Die Adler have been excellent in the final third this season, scoring 24 goals from an xG of 22.64. Meanwhile, their defensive record deserves special attention, as they’ve conceded just eleven goals from 149 shots and an xGA of 15.52. Their chances of success this weekend are enhanced with no fresh injury concerns.
Bet hereRB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
- Pick: Eintracht Frankfurt to Win
- Odds: 3.10 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: RB Leipzig 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Last weekend’s victory over Holstein Kiel has slightly covered the Leipzig cracks, as they had previously conceded nine in two matches against Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg.
That doesn’t bode well for the visit of one of the top attacking teams in Germany this weekend. Frankfurt have goals across their attacking line, and they’re prepared to give away possession to enforce their high-press approach.
Their chances are increased this weekend after they won this exact fixture last season and avoided defeat in three of their last four visits to the Red Bull Arena.
RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
Based on both sides’ attacking records, over 2.5 goals looks like a solid betting angle on Sunday. Leipzig have scored 21 in 13 games across the Bundesliga this season and averaged 1.5 efforts per game at the Red Bull Arena. Meanwhile, Frankfurt have scored 33 in 13 games and averaged 2.14 goals per away game.
Omar Marmoush looks to be a solid goalscorer angle for the visitors. The forward has scored 13 goals in 13 appearances this season and has accumulated an xG of 8.64 from an average of 4.53 shots per match.
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