Preview: RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw.

RB Leipzig are now going to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund for their matchweek 23 game of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an intense encounter between these sides, taking place at the Red Bull Arena.

The Red Bulls have been very inconsistent with their recent performances. Despite being at home for their next game, they will be under pressure.

RB Leipzig were held to a 2-2 draw by VfL Wolfsburg in their previous game. They have seen a serious decline in form. They are now in fifth place on the league table.

Borussia Dortmund have done well in their last four matches. They have secured back-to-back wins and will now be looking to continue their run of form.

Having won 15 of their 22 games, the Black and Yellow are placed second on the Bundesliga points table. A win will surely help them get closer to the top spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leipzig, Germany
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Saturday, February 21
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 PM IST/ 05:30 PM GMT/ 12:30 PM ET/ 09:30 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leipzig: D-L-W-L-D

Dortmund: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

Yan Diomande is coming in after scoring a crucial goal for RB Leipzig in their previous league fixture. However, it wasn’t enough to get them three points.

He is going to lead the attack from the right for the Red Bulls and is surely going to create problems for BVB. In 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has four assists.

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy has performed really well in the last few matches for Borussia Dortmund and will yet again play an important role in the final third. He has seven goal contributions in the last four games for his side. The 29-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

GGs 🇬🇳🏆 pic.twitter.com/dYQ2RQ8A4l

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 17, 2026

Match Facts

• Borussia Dortmund are on a four-match winning streak.
• RB Leipzig have only won one of their last five games.
• Only one of their last five matches have ended in a draw.

Leipzig vs Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @21/10 bet365
• Serhou Guirassy to score @27/20 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

RB Leipzig will miss out on the services of Ayodele Thomas, Peter Gulacsi, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Viggo Gebel. They are injured.

Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Niklas Sule and Filippo Mane are not going to be in action for Borussia Dortmund due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 21

Leipzig won: 9

Dortmund won: 9

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Orbán, Seiwald, Finkgrafe; Gruda, Schlager, Baumgartner; Diomande, Harder, Nusa

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kobel (GK); Reggiani, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense clash. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top to secure a win against RB Leipzig in their upcoming Bundesliga battle.

Prediction: Leipzig 2-3 Dortmund

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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