Leipzig vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Daniel Ngulu in Champions League Prediction
Premier League giants Manchester City will return to the UEFA Champions League with an away game in Germany, against RB Leipzig in the competition’s round of 16 on Wednesday. City come into this game having emerged top of their group with 12 points, while Leipzig had a similar tally but finished second.
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Despite playing at home, bookies don’t favor a Leipzig win going into this game. The Germans have odds of 4.74 for a win, and City have 1.81, while a draw is priced at 4.00. In other interesting markets, a City lead at half time attracts odds of 2.35 while a home lead at the break offers 4.6 and a draw after 45 opening minutes has odds of 2.38.
Leipzig vs Manchester City Form
Leipzig and Manchester City Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Feb 2023 - Bundesliga
11 Feb 2023 - Bundesliga
4 Feb 2023 - Bundesliga
1 Feb 2023 - DFB Pokal
27 Jan 2023 - Bundesliga
24 Jan 2023 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Feb 2023 - Premier League
15 Feb 2023 - Premier League
12 Feb 2023 - Premier League
5 Feb 2023 - Premier League
27 Jan 2023 - FA Cup
22 Jan 2023 - Premier League
Leipzig against Manchester City : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
7 Dec 2021 - Champions League
15 Sep 2021 - Champions League
Leipzig - Manchester City: Form Analysis
Leipzig finished the weekend the happier of these two sides, with a 3-0 win away to Wolfsburg, returning to winning ways after two straight outings without a victory. The German side has three wins in the last five matches but managed just two clean sheets in the five games. Both teams have scored in three of the last five matches but Leipzig have failed to score in one of their last five matches, and scored two or more goals in three of the five games. Four of Leipzig’s last five matches have had over 2.5 goals and in the Champions League, they have registered four straight wins. The German side has scored two or more goals in each of the last four Champions League matches, this is after recovering from two straight losses in their opening Champions League matches. In four Champions League matches, Leipzig have scored 12 goals, eight of the goals have come in the second half.
Manchester City’s last trip to Leipzig didn’t end so well for the Premier League giants. They suffered a 2-1 loss in 2021. City haven't been on a stable run coming into this game. They drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in their last game and that result saw them drop from top of the Premier League standings. City will look to improve defensively going into this game after failing to keep a clean sheet in the last four matches, but just like Leipzig, both sides have scored in three of their last five matches. The Citizens’ away run is another major concern for Pep Guardiola, his team having managed just one win in five on the road. In that period, City have failed to score in two, conceded twice in two or the five matches and kept no clean sheet. City are however unbeaten in the Champions league this season, winning four.
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Leipzig against Manchester City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
P. Gulacsi
N. Ake
A. Laporte
R. Dias
M. Akanji
MidfielderJ. Grealish
P. Foden
Leipzig & Manchester City Squad Analysis
Leipzig still have a long injury list but will be happy to have striker Christopher Nkunku back from injury. The Frenchman started on the bench in the last game and is most likely as starter as the manager seeks a first leg advantage. The hosts will however miss three key men in Peter Gulasci, Dani Olmo and Abdou Diallo all who are injured.
As for City, the major absentee for this game will be John Stones, who is nursing a hamstring injury. Guardiola has the capability to rotate his starting teams and should have very fresh lads coming into this game. Erling Haaland has a good record against Leipzig, scoring six times in four meetings with Leipzig.
Leipzig - Manchester City Key Points
- Manchester City have one win in five away matches.
- Leipzig have four straight wins in the Champions League
- Leipzig have failed to score in just one of the last five games
- Both teams have scored in three of Leipzig’s last five matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of Manchester City’s last five matches.
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Our Leipzig vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have been poor on the road, and here they meet a side that has found its footing in recent matches. The last time City played Leipzig here, it ended in a 2-1 loss. They may think of avenging this but it will be tough with the pressures now mounting. This game will be defined by fine margins but Our prediction for the Leipzig v Manchester City match is for Leipzig to win.
Leipzig vs Manchester City - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5 goals
half with most goals - second
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Leipzig vs Manchester City match : Frequently asked questions
Serdar Gozubuyuk from the Netherlands will be the referee for the Leipzig v Manchester City game.
The Leipzig v Manchester City game will be played on Wednesday 22 February and is scheduled to start at 8pm UK time.
The Leipzig v Manchester City game will be played at the Red Bull Arena.
The weather forecast indicates Wednesday will be partly cloudy in Leipzig during the Leipzig v Manchester City game.
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