Here Comes the Showdown! Borussia Dortmund welcomes RB Leipzig to the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. The Yellow and Blacks are currently reeling, having lost their last three matches, with a dismal 19 goals conceded in their previous eight fixtures. On the other hand, the Red Bulls are on a 19-match unbeaten streak in the league, managing to secure four consecutive Bundesliga wins.
Dortmund's Slump
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Borussia Dortmund has been struggling, losing five of their last eight matches across all competitions. After securing a 3-0 win against Club Brugge, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. However, they managed to secure two victories – a 7-1 home win over Celtic in the Champions League and a 1-0 DFB Pokal win against Duisburg.
Their recent form has been erratic. A lackluster 2-1 loss at Union Berlin was followed by a 2-1 home win against St. Pauli, where Dortmund registered 20 shots and a 2.95 xG. Unfortunately, they have since lost their last three fixtures: a 5-2 defeat at Real Madrid, a 2-1 loss at Augsburg, and a 1-0 DFB Pokal defeat at Wolfsburg.
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Dortmund Lineup
Nuri Sahin is expected to field a shirt-sleeved formation for their last match, with Emre Can and Pascal Gross manning the defense. Right-back Yan Couto, on loan from Manchester City, is injured, while central defenders Niklas Süle and Waldemar Anton are also ruled out.
Wingers Gio Reyna and Julien Duranville remain sidelined, while Karim Adeyemi is still weeks away from returning due to a hamstring injury. Marcel Sabitzer is set to rejoin the starting lineup after a partial rest against Wolfsburg.
Dortmund's Pain
The heat is searing on the coach after the recent string of losses, and a fourth consecutive defeat would be a significant setback. This match is a must-not-lose for both the club and Nuri Sahin. However, the coach is unlikely to deviate from his bold, attacking strategy.
The Red Bulls Roar
Marco Rose's side is brimming with confidence in the league, and they will target Dortmund's vulnerable defense. RB Leipzig is unbeaten in the last 19 Bundesliga matches. They have managed to win their previous four fixtures. Although they have been defeated in all three Champions League games this season, they have been impressive in their Bundesliga performances.
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Leipzig Lineup
RB Leipzig rested Lois Openda and Benjamin Šeško in their last match, with Andre Silva and Yussuf Poulsen starting, both scoring. Centre-back David Raum will not be available at left-back for this match.
Central midfielders Nicolas Seiwald and Xaver Schlager are also out, with creative winger Xavi Simons sidelined with an ankle injury and not expected to return until January.
Leipzig's Aim
Marco Rose's team will look to exploit Dortmund's propensity to leave spaces open with quick transitions. The pressure is on Dortmund, and a win for Leipzig would significantly shake up the league table.
Key Stats
- Dortmund has lost five out of eight matches, conceding 19 goals.
- Dortmund's Guirassy has scored 12 goals in his last 11 matches for club and country.
- RB Leipzig has maintained five clean sheets in their last six league matches.
- RB Leipzig is unbeaten in 19 Bundesliga matches (last four: WWWW).
This fixture has produced 40 goals in the last ten meetings.
Verdict
The stage is set for an exciting match. Despite Leipzig's strong form, they are missing key personnel, such as Xavi Simons. On the other hand, Dortmund's defense has shown some cracks. However, Leipzig is likely to take advantage of these opportunities while aiming to keep a clean sheet.
Best Bet: Under 3.5 goals at 2.10
Value Bet: RB Leipzig win at 3.00
Goalscorer Tip: Openda to score anytime at 2.45 or Guirassy to score anytime at 2.35
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- Borussia Dortmund's recent form in football has been erratic, having lost five of their last eight matches and conceding 19 goals in the process.
- Despite their current losing streak, Dortmund secured two victories recently - a 7-1 home win over Celtic in the Champions League and a 1-0 DFB Pokal win against Duisburg.
- In the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig is unbeaten in the last 19 matches, managing to win their previous four fixtures.
- Nuri Sahin may opt for a shirt-sleeved formation for Dortmund's upcoming match, with key injuries to Yan Couto, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, Gio Reyna, Julien Duranville, and Karim Adeyemi.
- Marco Rose's team will aim to exploit Dortmund's tendency to leave spaces open with quick transitions.
- Despite Leipzig's strong form, they are missing key personnel, such as Xavi Simons, and will need to keep a clean sheet to secure a win against Dortmund.
