UCL 2022-23: Manchester City vs RB Leipzig, Predicted lineup, head-to-head, injury news, telecast

The English club were held for a draw in the first leg and will be aware of Redbull's attacking cavalry.

The Etihad Stadium will be shining bright on Tuesday evening as the host Manchester City will take on RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg encounter. In the first leg game, Josko Gvardiol’s header in the 70th minute helped Leipzig equalise the game 1-1. Known as a giant killer RB Leipzig is a team everyone fears in the knockout stages. They have grown massively in the last few years, and have made their mark as top Bundesliga clubs. City’s fortune depends on RB Leipzig’s away performance. Etihad will be on edge for this clash between the two giants. City after a seesaw start of the season has gained momentum to continue their run for their maiden Champions League title. They are almost close to the top of the Premier League table if anyhow Arsenal’s luck fades away.

On the other hand, RB Leipzig had faced two recent losses, one against Borussia Dortmund and one against Union Berlin in Bundesliga. In the first leg of the Round of 16 game against Manchester City, RB Leipzig fans cheered up their team with sheer enthusiasm and that build-up proved fruitful for the team. They held on to a 1-1 draw. The result created a chance for them to prove their giant killers tag in the Champions League.  Leipzig’s biggest headache in this encounter will be to stop Erling Haaland from scoring. Haaland has been a prolific goal-scorer for Manchester City. Haaland has the ability to put Leipzig’s backline on the back foot. City has won all their last 4 games played after the well-fought draw against RB Leipzig.

Kick-off

Tuesday, 14th March 8 PM (GMT)Wednesday, 15th March 1:30 AM (IST)

Manchester City Form (all competition): W-W-W-W-D

RB Leipzig (all competition): W-L-W-D-W

Players to watch out

Manchester City: Erling Haaland

Manchester’s star of the season Erling Haaland missed out on the scoring chart in the first-leg game against RB Leipzig. Yet he is among the top scorer this season with 34 Goals in 35 appearances for the team. Haaland was brought in to build a strong forward line and he has proved himself on a number of occasions for the City. Haaland will be expected to score at Etihad Stadium.

RB Leipzig: Christopher Nkunku

Just like Haaland, Nkuku has been in top form for the German club RB Leipzig. He along with Timo Werner has been scoring consistently. Nkuku in this season has scored 17 goals while Werner has scored 13, both these names are the reason behind RB Leipzig's success in the UEFA Champions League so far. Yet they have to go far from where they are standing to write history.

Match Facts

• Both Manchester City and RB Leipzig share the same statistical record in their recent three meetings, they both have won once and played one draw.

•  Out of 59 Goals Manchester City has scored this season, Haaland has contributed to 57% of them by scoring 34 alone.

Team News

Manchester City had got a scare against Crystal Palace clash in the Premier League. Phil Foden had to go out of the action in the 57th minute of the game, yet the team is hopeful of his contribution in the upcoming UCL Clash. Both teams have a chance to go in with their full-strength squad on Tuesday evening.  

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches: 3Manchester City: 1RB Leipzig: 1Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup

Manchester City: Ederson (GK), Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Bernardo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland, Grealish

RB Leipzig: Blaswich (GK), Henrichs, Klostermann, Gvardiol, Halstenberg, Laimer, Schlager, Szoboszlai, Nkunku, Werner, Silva

Match Prediction

Manchester City and RB Leipzig both share similar stats in their head-to-head record. RB Leipzig’s ability to pull off stunners is one of the biggest reasons this will be a much-anticipated clash for the fans. Leipzig’s only worry will be the Etihad crowd and away experience, yet they have got a chance to qualify for the next round by defeating Manchester City.

Prediction: Manchester City 2 – 1 RB Leipzig

Telecast

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