RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Round of 16 match of the DFB-Pokal is set to be underway

RB Leipzig are set to face off against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Round of 16 match of the DFB-Pokal at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig. Talking about Bundesliga standings, The Red Bulls are fourth in the points table with 21 points in 12 games. They have won six matches, drawn three and lost three matches. Die Adler are second in the points table with 26 points in 12 games. They have won eight matches, drawn two and lost two matches.

Leipzig are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga while Frankfurt have won their last game in the Bundesliga against Heidenheim. The Red Bulls beat St. Pauli in their last game in DFB-Pokal while Die Adler beat Monchengladbach in the last game in DFB-Pokal. During the last 18 meetings, RB Leipzig have won five times, there have been eight draws while Eintracht Frankfurt have won five times. The goal difference is 23-21 in favour of Eintracht Frankfurt.

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— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) November 30, 2024

Kick-off:

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:15 AM IST

Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig

Form:

RB Leipzig (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-L

Eintracht Frankfurt (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players To Watch Out For:

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig):

Lois Openda is the player to watch out for RB Leipzig in this game. He has scored six goals and provided five assists in the 18 games played so far this season.Openda is known for his impressive speed, having one of the highest maximum speeds recorded in his league, which aids in his ability to break away from defenders. He has a strong scoring record, evidenced by his goal tally in various competitions. His performance in both domestic and international matches highlights his finishing skills and goal-scoring instinct.

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— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) November 30, 2024

Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt):

Omar Marmoush is the player to watch out for Frankfurt in this game. He has scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in the 19 games played across competitions so far this season. Marmoush can play as a striker or on the wings, providing flexibility in team formations. His ability to adapt to different positions in the attack makes him valuable for tactical variations.

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt when RB Leipzig is playing at home is 2-1. Three matches have ended with this result.
• During the last eight meetings with RB Leipzig playing at home, RB Leipzig have won four times, there have been three draws while Eintracht Frankfurt have won once. The goal difference is 10-5 in favour of Leipzig.
• Eintracht Frankfurt have a winning streak of 7 matches.

RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Frankfurt to win: 3.25 as per LeoVegas
• Both Teams to score – Yes: 1.86 as per Winmatch
• Total goals over 2.5: 1.67 as per Pinnacle

Injuries and Team News:

Castello Lukeba, David Raum, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Eljif Elmas, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Lukas Klostermann, Xavi Simons and Yussuf Poulsen will miss the game for RB Leipzig due to injury.

Aurèle Amenda will miss the game for Frankfurt due to an injury.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 18

RB Leipzig won: 5

Frankfurt won: 5

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineup:

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Seiwald, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Haidara, Kampl, Nusa; Sesko, Openda

Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Trapp; Nissen, Tuta, Koch, Theate; Gotze, Skhiri, Larsson, Brown; Matanovic, Marmoush

Match Prediction:

Frankfurt are in a good run of form and have it in them to win the game against RB Leipzig

Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt

Telecast Details:

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network 

Argentina – Disney+ Argentina

Australia – Optus Sport

Croatia – Arena Sport 2 Croatia

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