RB Leipzig vs Liverpool prediction, betting tips and odds: Reds' run could be halted

Where to watch RB Leipzig vs Liverpool

You can watch RB Leipzig vs Liverpool in the Champions League at  8pm on Wednesday October 23, live on TNT Sports 1.

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RB Leipzig or draw double chance
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RB Leipzig vs Liverpool odds

RB Leipzig 3-1
Liverpool 17-20
Draw 3-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool predictions

Liverpool’s superb start under Arne Slot continued with Sunday's hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to Chelsea but there are two more big tests to come in the next five days, starting with a Champions League trip to RB Leipzig which may bring an end to their seven-match winning streak.

Moving on from Jurgen Klopp could have been tricky for the Merseysiders, who finished last season inconsistently and were nine points short of Manchester City's title-winning tally.

However, after winning ten of 11 fixtures under their new boss they are being talked about as contenders for the biggest prizes.

Claiming a seventh Champions League triumph is as long way off but Liverpool have made the ideal start thanks to victories in Milan and at home to Bologna.

Slot made just one change – Darwin Nunez for Diogo Jota - for the Bologna fixture but seems more likely to juggle his resources for the clash against Leipzig, which is sandwiched between two massive Premier League matches.

The Dutchman is again without Jota, who lasted just 29 minutes of the win at home to Chelsea, and must be tempted to rest a few of his other first-choice players to ensure he is fully prepared for Sunday's trip to Arsenal.

Liverpool's strong Champions League start means they have plenty of room for error, but the same cannot be said of Leipzig, who suffered defeats at Atletico Madrid and at home to Juventus.

Marco Rose's side opened the scoring on both occasions and played some decent football, but they have nothing to show for their efforts and approach the Liverpool game with a huge motivation.

Leipzig have established a winning habit in the Bundesliga and are second in the table, behind leaders Bayern Munich on goal difference, with 17 points from seven games.

Clean sheets have been kept in five of the league fixtures and Leipzig have looked as strong as ever in attack with Lois Openda bagging four Bundesliga goals and Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons helping themselves to two each.

Given their undoubted attacking quality, Leipzig would hope to at least advance beyond the league phase.

Narrow margins have being going against them but that may be about to change against Liverpool, who may be guilty of looking ahead to their crunch clash in the capital.

Key stat

RB Leipzig have lost only one of their last ten home fixtures

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool team news

RB Leipzig
Xaver Schlager, Assan Ouedraogo, David Raum and Nicolas Seiwald are ruled out while Amadou Haidara is a doubt.

Liverpool
Diogo Jota was forced off at the weekend and is out alongside Alisson and Harvey Elliott. Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley have also not travelled.

Probable teams

RB Leipzig (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Henrichs; Nusa, Kampl, Vermeeren, Simons; Openda, Sesko.
Subs: Haidara, Klostermann, Baumgartner, Elmas, Poulsen, Andre Silva, Bitshiabu.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Nunez.
Subs: Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Szoboszlai Gakpo, Endo, Quansah, Morton.

Inside info

RB Leipzig

Star man Benjamin Sesko
Top scorer Benjamin Sesko
Penalty taker Benjamin Sesko
Card magnet Xavi Simons
Assist ace Xavi Simons
Set-piece aerial threat Willi Orban

Liverpool

Star man Mohamed Salah
Top scorer Mohamed Salah
Penalty taker Mohamed Salah
Card magnet Alexis Mac Allister
Assist ace Mohamed Salah
Set-piece aerial threat Virgil van Dijk

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool bet builder predictions

RB Leipzig to win
The Germans need a response after back-to-back Champions League defeats and have a decent chance against Liverpool, who may be distracted by their key weekend fixture away to Arsenal.

Benjamin Sesko to score at any time
Sesko has notched three times in his last two Champions League matches and could provide a match-winning moment for the home side.

Alexis Mac Allister to be carded
The Argentinian has collected three yellow cards this season and looks a strong candidate for another caution.

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