The next match of the competitions is definitely worth the attention of fans. Two strong contenders for titles and European cups will meet at the stadium. You can find out which of them will be at the top this season by joining the viewing:
- December 20 at any bookmakers or sports platform;
- at 17:30 (UTC) after the referee’s starting whistle;
- at the Red Bull Arena stadium.
RB Leipzig is playing at home, and this is its odd to prove its strength. The team has already established a reputation as a strong attacker, and its ability to make original decisions characterizes its flanks and defense. Their opponent is not far behind: the fight for a win in the group will be serious and tense.
Statistics of previous matches. Head to head
Much is known before the start of the football match. The clubs of Germany place a bet on their attacking power, and the results of previous games confirm their strong position.
| Bayer | Team Role | RBLeipzig |
| Mark Flekken | Goalkeeper | Péter Gulácsi |
| Patrik Schick; Claudio Echeverri; Nathan Tella | Forward | Xavi Simons; Johan Bakayoko; Antonio Nusa |
| Loic Bade; Edmond Tapsoba; Jarell Quansah; Alejandro Grimaldo | Defender | Ridle Baku; Benjamin Henrichs; Willi Orban; Lukas Klostermann |
| Malik Tillman; Robert Andrich; Aleix Garcia | Midfielder | Amadou Haidara; Christoph Baumgartner; Assan Ouedraogo |
However, the outcome of the match is influenced not only by the declared line-up, but also by the ability to counter the opponent. To do this, bet has:
- an excellent coaching staff led by Kasper Hjulmand;
- the ability to create and execute numerous attacks, as confirmed by statistics on shots, dangerous attacks, and time of possession;
- the ability to maintain attacking activity under increased pressure on players.
However, the results of previous games also reveal some weaknesses in their preparation. The number of shots blocked and fouls committed shows that overly aggressive attacks lead to chaos. The defense is vulnerable when the opponent presses.
| Date | Home stadium | Score | Visitors |
| 25.01.2025 | RBLeipzig | 2:2 | Bayer |
| 31.08.2024 | Bayer | 2:3 | RBLeipzig |
| 20.01.2024 | RBLeipzig | 2:3 | Bayer |
| 19.08.2023 | Bayer | 3:2 | RBLeipzig |
Leipzig is preparing responsibly for the game at its stadium. The odds of winning are high, and second place in the table confirms its effectiveness. In addition to its attacking power, the team’s lineup is distinguished by its experience and stability. For this reason, fans are making a confident betting prediction and preparing to congratulate their favorite on its victory. However, it should be noted that the team has many young players. Their lack of experience affects the effectiveness of the defense. Despite these nuances, the lineup can still compete with its strong opponent. This is facilitated by experience, stability, and competitiveness.
Bundesliga 25/26 standings
The situation before the game is tense for one reason only: Bundesliga clubs must prove that they deserve their odd and place among the leaders in the standings. At the same time, they are very similar in many ways, for example, they prefer to play aggressive pressing. To be the winner, they will need to be creative in defense and attack.
| Place | Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
Predictions and betting odds
To make watching the match more exciting, it is worth checking out the betting offers from bookmakers. They also try to predict the outcome of the match in advance. Currently, most analysts are leaning towards a victory for RB Leipzig. The club is playing at home, is high in the standings, and fully justifies such predictions.
But the opposing team also has odds of winning. This idea is prompted by the strong motivation of the players. They can finish in the top three if they manage to take advantage of the opportunity and the coach’s tips. In addition, the previous match ended in a draw, which indicates Leverkusen’s desire to improve their results.
Fans’ predictions boil down to several popular outcomes:
- RB win with odds of 1.96;
- draw – 3.9;
- Bayer Leverkusen win – 3.65;
- both teams to score – 3.2;
- total over 2.5 goals – 2.43.
The history of previous head to head matches shows that a prediction for a victory for the visitors may well be realistic. However, in order to place a profitable bet with attractive odds, it is necessary to analyze the lineups and the current form of the players.