Leeds United vs RB Leipzig Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
These sides are going to square off for the first time!
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United will now have a face-off with the Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig, in what is going to be a club friendly contest. These clubs are going to clash at Elland Road in Leeds, England.
The Whites have now secured consecutive wins in their last two matches. They took down Sunderland first and then made a strong comeback to secure a 4-2 win against Liverpool. Daniel Farke’s men will now be looking to make it three wins in a row.
Leeds United have only kept one clean sheet in their last three friendly games. They need to come up with more of a calmer and more composed approach in the backline. At home, the Whites will be full of confidence.
Die Roten Bullen saw a managerial change in June, and things are looking positive for them under their new head coach, Martin Demichelis. They have won three of their four pre-season matches. Anyhow, the upcoming contest is going to be a tough outing for them.
RB Leipzig will have to come up with a strong performance in the final third. Controlling the tempo of the game can become a tough challenge for them. But Demichelis will surely be looking to figure things out with his tactical approach.
Kick-off:
- Location: Leeds, England
- Venue: Elland Road
- Date: Saturday, August 8
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 PM IST/ 01:00 PM GMT/ 08:30 AM ET/ 05:30 AM PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Leeds: L-W-W
Leipzig: L-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is now back in full force. He came up with a sensational performance in the last pre-season game for Leeds United. The 29-year-old English forward scored a sensational brace for his side.
He led them to an important win against a fellow Premier League club, Liverpool.
Johan Bakayoko (RB Leipzig)
The 23-year-old Belgian winger is going to be one of the main men in the final third for RB Leipzig. He will be deployed on the right flank. With his fast pace, Johan Bakayoko is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
He scored a match-winning goal for his side in a recent friendly clash. The former PSV player will be eager to come up with another top performance.
Match Facts
- Leeds United are on a two-match winning streak.
- RB Leipzig have secured three wins in their last four games.
- This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Leeds United to win
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
Ilia Gruev might miss out on action for Leeds United due to his fitness issues.
For RB Leipzig, Viggo Gebel is not going to be in action as he is working towards full fitness. Meanwhile, Yan Diomande has completed his transfer to Real Madrid.
Also read: Top five most expensive signings in Real Madrid history ft. Jude Bellingham & Yan Diomande
Head-to-head
Matches played: 0
Leeds (wins): 0
Leipzig (wins): 0
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United predicted XI (3-4-3)
Cairns (GK); Justin, Rodon, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Wilson, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
RB Leipzig predicted XI (4-3-3)
Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Esteve, Lukeba, Klostermann; Vermeeren, Maksimovic, Ouedraogo; Bakayoko, Romulo, Konate
Match Prediction
The Daniel Farke-led side are going to have a home advantage. Die Rotten Bullen, with strong and quality possession, will be looking to put in a tough contest.
Leeds United might come out on top to secure a victory against RB Leipzig in the upcoming pre-season contest.
Prediction: Leeds 3-2 Leipzig
Telecast Details
Worldwide: Red Bull TV
UK: LUTV
When and where is Leeds vs RB Leipzig pre-season friendly?
This contest will take place at Elland Road on August 8.
Where and how to watch Leeds vs RB Leipzig pre-season friendly live?
Red Bull TV can be used to view this contest live globally.
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