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

The hosts can get level on points with the second-placed opposition with a win.

RB Leipzig will welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the Red Bull Arena on Sunday, with both sides eager to solidify their spots near the top of the Bundesliga table.

Leipzig, sitting fourth with 24 points, trail second-placed Frankfurt, who boast 27 points from 13 games. They will be looking to bounce back after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, ending a two-game winning streak. Their home form has been solid, with three wins and two draws in their last six Bundesliga outings.

Eintracht Frankfurt, despite sitting higher, have stumbled recently with a loss to Lyon and a draw against Augsburg. Their away form, however, remains impressive, with four wins in their last six Bundesliga road matches. It will be a really interesting battle between the sides looking to rubber-stamp the top 4 spots.

Some Benjamin Sesko magic just last week against tomorrow's opponents 🪄⚽#RBLSGE pic.twitter.com/h0YbreoBVh

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 14, 2024

Kick-off

Sunday, December 15, 6:30 p.m. UK

Monday, December 16, 12 a.m. IST

Location: Red Bull Arena

Form

RB Leipzig (in the Bundesliga): L-D-L-L-W

Frankfurt (in the Bundesliga): W-W-W-W-D

Players to watch

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)

Lois Openda is Leipzig’s standout threat, with five goals and three assists in 13 Bundesliga games. Known for his blistering pace, he’s a nightmare for defenders and excels in creating and finishing chances. You can bet on one thing that Frankfurt will be looking to mark him as tightly as possible after he scored a brace in a MOTM performance against them in the cup game.

MOTM @LoisOpenda 😮‍💨#RBLSGE #DFBPokal pic.twitter.com/CbLrlhPiXW

— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) December 4, 2024

Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frakfurt)

Call him the Egyptian Prince, Omar Marmoush (because there can be only one King, Mo Salah). But boy, Marmoush is one of the hottest prospects right now. He is lighting up the league with 13 goals and seven assists in just 13 games. Versatile as a striker or winger, he’s a tactical gem, blending adaptability with lethal finishing. No wonder he has caught the attention of the big clubs.

29 goal contributions in 21 games across all competitions this season. It's no surprise there's Premier League interest in Omar Marmoush ⭐ pic.twitter.com/AWj3NxK9fD

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 12, 2024

Match facts

• RB Leipzig have just lost one of the home games in the last nine at the Red Bull Arena against Frankfurt
• Eintracht Frankfurt have already equaled their away wins tally of the last campaign (4)
• RB Leipzig have conceded just 14 goals, while Eintracht Frankfurt have conceded 18 already

RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in draw-3/1 bet365
• Tip 2: Marmoush to score-15/8 bet365
• Tip 3: Over 3 goals-5/6 Betfair

Injury & team news

RB Leipzig are dealing with a lengthy injury list, missing key players like Amadou Haidara, Castello Lukeba, and Elif Elmas. Xavi Simons is close to making his return, offering a glimmer of hope, while Arthur Vermeeren serves a suspension this weekend.

For Eintracht Frankfurt, Hugo Larsson, Sasa Kalajdzic, and Aurele Amenda remain unavailable. Eric Ebimbe might be ready to return, though likely starting from the bench, adding some depth to their squad.

Head-to-head

Games: 19

Leipzig: 6

Frankfurt: 5

Draws: 8

Predicted lineups

RB Leipzig (4-4-2)

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

Eintracht Frankfurt (4-4-2)

Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Nkounkou; Tuta, Dahoud, Knauff, Chaibi; Marmoush, Ekitike

Match prediction

Both of them are poised to finish in the top 4 and secure the UCL qualification, barring any major slip-ups. The last time out, Leipzig got the better of Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB-Pokal. But the visitors will be looking to come in stronger this time around. We predict a solid encounter with both the teams sharing the spoils.

Prediction: RB Leipzig 2 – 2 Eintracht Frankfurt

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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