Real Madrid’s search for a 15 UCL trophy continues as they travel to Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena. Given their current form, many will expect Real Madrid to win this clash. Our Leipzig vs Real Madrid predictions guide previews this game, providing insights into likely outcomes.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League 2023/24, Round of 16 (1st leg) |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 13 February 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 8:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday |
The latest UCL playoffs odds for Leipzig victory are 3.00 (2/1). An away victory for the Los Blancos is pegged at 2.20 (6/5). The Leipzig vs Real Madrid odds for a draw are 3.60 (13/5).
Both teams have only met twice in their history, each securing one victory. This occurred during their encounter in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League group stage.
Leipzig progressed to the UCL knockout phase as runner-up in Group G, behind the defending champions, Manchester City. The Red Bulls earned four victories and suffered two defeats in the group stage. Their 12-point haul was enough to see them through to the 23/24 UCL knockout stage.
Compared to their UCL performance, Leipzig’s domestic form in the Bundesliga is below par. Marco Rose’s team currently occupies fifth place in the league with 37 points from 21 fixtures. They’ve suffered three defeats in their last five league matches, conceding 11 goals. Leipzig drew 2-2 in their recent league encounter against Augsburg. Despite their inconsistent league performance, Leipzig has fared better in Europe this season and will try to give a fight for the Whites.
The main injury worry for Leipzig is Haidara’s knee. Simakan and Henrichs face suspension if they receive a booking in this match. Orban has recovered from injury after missing the group-stage matches.
Real Madrid has advanced to UCL knockout stage this season with a flawless record. This achievement marks their 28th appearance at this stage, the highest of any European club. With an impressive tally of 14 titles, Real Madrid is the most successful team in this competition. Despite their dominance, they faced elimination in the semi-finals last season at the hands of Manchester City.
Under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid leads the La Liga standings with 61 points from 24 matches played. They solidified their position at the top with a convincing 4-0 defeat of close rivals Girona over the weekend.
Jude Bellingham limped off from the game with Girona. He will miss up to 3 weeks with injury. David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Thibaut Courtois are unavailable, while Nacho Fernandez could return for selection.
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Real Madrid is a strong contender to grab a 15th UCL title this season. The Galacticos have started their UCL campaign with a flawless winning streak and will try to continue on a high note against a weaker opponent. Ancelotti’s team has suffered one defeat in their last 27 games across all competitions this season. Conversely, Leipzig has stumbled, losing three of their last five matches. Madrid is the clear favorite due to their impressive form and extensive European experience.
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Real Madrid is among the highest-scoring teams in Europe this season. They scored 16 goals during the UCL group stage and have netted 52 goals in La Liga. Real Madrid have scored more than two goals in seven of their last nine matches. Additionally, more than two goals were scored in three of Leipzig’s last five fixtures. Given Madrid’s offensive prowess, we expect a lot of goals in this encounter. You can check more insights like this on bet zillion bets.
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Despite missing most of the group-stage fixtures, Vinicius Junior still scored two goals in his three appearances. The prolific Brazillian had netted 12 goals in 21 matches for the Los Blancos this season across all competitions. With Jude Bellingham potentially absent for the Real Madrid UCL game, much of the attacking threat for the hosts could fall on Vinicius’s shoulders. His menacing pace and clinical finishing touch could unlock Leipzig’s fragile defense.
Based on their recent excellent form, we expect a comfortable away victory for Real Madrid. You can use our Leipzig vs Real Madrid betting tips to bet on football betting websites and win extra cash by staking on any online bets.
