Borussia Dortmund v RB Leipzig: Bundesliga Match-day 28

Next Saturday at 6:30pm GMT, on matchday 28 of the Bundesliga, we will see Dortmund play Leipzig at the Signal Iduna Park.

BothDortmund and Leipzig currently share Champion’s League qualification hopes, as they occupy second and fourth in the Bundesliga, respectively.

Borussia Dortmund have 57 points to their name, going into this tie

Whilst a disappointing 1-1 draw against FC Köln in their last game, is not the worst result they could have experienced, Dortmund will be keen to improve the result in this fixture.

Also, Dortmund keep finding ways to win, having secured 13 victories in their last 20 games is astonishing this season, which has contributed significantly to their rise up the table. With 57 points (18W, 6L and 3D), they are established in second position in the League having won 18 meetings, drawn three fixtures, and lost six matches.

Dortmund have won 11 fixtures and lost two games of their 13 League matches at home this season.

Victory for Borussia Dortmund would take their points tally to 60 so far this season.

Good Attacking Performance

They have a good scoring average of 67 goals (66 from open play and one penalty). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Marco Reus (5), Marius Wolf (3), and Erling Haaland (1). Dortmund have conceded 38 goals.

Marco Rose could be missing up to seven of their players through injury or illness for the game on Saturday.

RB Leipzig go into this fixture with 45 points secured

When Leipzig last turned out in the Bundesliga, the result was a disappointing draw 0-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena. They will be hoping for a better result this time.

Also, Leipzig keep finding ways to win, having secured seven victories in their last 10 games is astonishing this season, a rich vein of form that has drastically improved their Bundesliga position. With 45 points, they currently sit fourth in the League. The breakdown for the team’s record is 13 wins, 8 losses and 6 draws having won 13 matches, drawn six meetings, and lost eight fixtures.

Leipzig’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Dortmund. In the 13 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won four games, drawn four fixtures, and lost five meetings.

Winning this fixture will see RB Leipzig on 48 points.

Good Attacking Performance

Leipzig will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (57). This is largely down to the efforts of their stand-out attackers – Christopher Nkunku (6), Angelino (2), and Dani Olmo (2). Leipzig have conceded 30 goals.

Leipzig may have to resort to second choice players, given the number of first choice players that are now unavailable through injury, illness or suspension.

Borussia Dortmund v RB Leipzig – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels Dortmund and Leipzig have faced each other 12 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Dortmund’s favour (7 – 3). Further, Dortmund are unbeaten in their last seven of the previous 11 matches against Leipzig. The last time both teams met in this competition was November 2021 and the score line ended up with a 2-1 win for RB Leipzig.

Other players of note for Dortmund are Marco Reus and Marius Wolf with five goals each and for Leipzig are Christopher Nkunku and Angelino with six goals both.