Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig

Borussia Dortmund's home advantage could be a decisive factor in this match. Despite their recent struggles in the league, this game presents an opportunity to regain confidence. However, RB Leipzig is a formidable opponent, making this a highly anticipated and competitive clash. Both teams are likely to score, and the total goals could exceed 2.5.

Match info: German Bundesliga

Venue: Signal Iduna Park

Date: Saturday, 2nd November 2024

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Nuri Sahin's Borussia Dortmund are in desperate need of a win, but they face a difficult task on Saturday given they welcome RB Leipzig to Signal Iduna Park in their ninth Bundesliga match of the season. Dortmund were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday in the second round when they lost 1-0 against Wolfsburg, while RB Leipzig is one of only two unbeaten teams left in Germany's top flight, though they have lost all three of their Champions League matches in 2024-25.

Head-to-head:

• Borussia Dortmund have won 8 of the 18 meetings between the two clubs.
• RB Leipzig have also recorded 8 victories.
• The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
• Only one of their last 10 encounters did not produce at least 3 goals
  
  

• Dortmund in the league: L-W-L-W-L
• Dortmund in all competitions: L-W-L-L-L
• Leipzig in the League: D-W-W-W-W
• Leipzig in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W

Team News:

• Borussia Dortmund are suffering from many injuries this season. The likes of Giovanni Reyna, Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Niklas Süle, Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, and Julian Ryerson will be unavailable.
• RB Leipzig, on the other hand, also has its fair share of injury concerns. Xaver Schlager, Assan Ouédraogo, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, Xavi Simons, and Loïs Openda are all not fit enough to play the game.

Player(s) to watch:

Serhou Guirassy has quickly established himself as one of the team's top performers since his arrival in the summer transfer window. His imposing presence in the opposition's penalty area and astute positional play have been instrumental to the team's success.

Yussuf Poulsen, a veritable legend at RB Leipzig, has maintained a consistently high level of performance throughout his illustrious career with the German club. His experience and skillset will be invaluable to Leipzig's chances of success in this encounter.