Although the German Bundesliga 23/24 Champion was confirmed last week, the race for the final UCL spot remains intense. Matchday 31 could prove pivotal in determining which team secures a top 4 finish. Our Leipzig vs Dortmund predictions guide will preview this encounter.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | German Bundesliga season 2023-24, Matchday 31 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 27 April 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:30 GMT on Saturday |
The odds for Bundesliga rated RB Leipzig as the favorite, with odds of 1.75 (3/4). The bookies have assigned Borussia Dortmund odds of 4.20 (13/4) for an away victory. The Leipzig vs Dortmund odds for a stalemate are available at 4.00 (3/1).
The recent h2h record between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund shows a tightly contested rivalry. Over their last 10 meetings, each side has won 5 games apiece. At the same time, the Bulls won four out of five last meetings.
Since losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich on February 24, RB Leipzig have been on an impressive run, earning 19 out of a possible 21 points. This surge has boosted their chances of securing the fourth spot in the Bundesliga ahead of Borussia Dortmund. However, Leipzig was recently eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after losing to Real Madrid in the Round of 16.
Currently, Leipzig is riding a three-game winning streak in the league. They defeated Freiburg, Wolfsburg, and Heindenhem in those fixtures. With goals from Sesko and Openda, they conquered Heindenhem last weekend. Thanks to those results, they sit in fourth place with a narrow two-point lead over Dortmund.
Yussuf Poulsen is out with a hamstring problem as the only loss for the hosts.
After enduring a sloppy start to the season, Dortmund is striving to end the season positively. The Black and Yellows are currently 5th on the log with 16 wins, nine draws, and five losses. Eden Terzic’s side made an impressive comeback against Atletico Madrid in the UCL last week after overturning a 2-1 deficit and winning the tie 5-4 on aggregate.
This epic victory could boost their UCL qualifications prospect next season even if they remain in 5th position. They would earn qualification to the UCL due to the new tournament’s expansion rule. Dortmund had to settle for a 1-1 draw last Sunday against Champion-elect Leverkusen.
Donyell Malen, Ramy Bensebaini, Abdoulaye Kamara, and Samuel Bamba are out of this clash.
Here are our Leipzig vs Dortmund betting predictions for this encounter:
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The Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last seven matches, showing consistency and resilience. Their positive string of results should translate into a strong performance against Dortmund. The Red Bulls are also currently on a three-match winning streak and have not lost any game since their 2-1 defeat to Bayern in February. Leipzig has also been dominant in recent clashes with Dortmund, defeating them four times in their last five encounters.
This historical success further supports the likelihood of Leipzig winning the upcoming match. Also, all the chances that Borussia Dortmund will keep in mind the upcoming UCL semifinal clash against PSG and make the main focus on the European cup success. The best football bookies priced Leipzig’s victory at 1.75 (3/ 4) odds for a reason.
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This match seems to be an affair of two highly attacking sides in the Bundesliga. Both teams would rather go offensive than be conservative – a strategy that could lead to a high volume of corners. Of all the 269 games played so far in the division, there has been an average of 9.94 corners in each game.
Notably, Leipzig averaged 9.8 corners in all their league matches. Similarly, Dortmund have averaged 9.9 corners in their games. Additionally, there have been an average of 11.4 corners in their last 5 head-to-head meetings. All of these stats indicate the strong possibility of having more than nine corners in this clash.
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RB Leipzig’s top-four pursuit is being propelled by star forward Loïs Openda’s scoring prowess. The Belgian ace, third in the league’s scoring charts, has netted 23 Bundesliga goals this season. With an Expected Goals (xG) tally of 19.4, Openda trails only Harry Kane, and his 104 shots are second only to Kane’s 126. Openda’s unique mix of attributes sets him apart among the Bundesliga’s elite strikers, making him a likely candidate to net in this contest.
Here are our Leipzig vs Dortmund betting tips:
We expect a close match in this decisive top 4 battle, but Leipzig might narrowly clinch victory at home. You can catch the game on live stream and win extra cash with our Leipzig vs Dortmund betting tips by staking on any online bets at betting apps with free bets or other bonuses you prefer.
