RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen live preview Bundesliga
RB Leipzig:
Despite having 26 more shots than their opponents, Die Roten Bullen lacked a clinical touch in the final third, resulting in their fourth league defeat of the season. Ansgar Knauff's match-winning goal, coming from Frankfurt's only shot on target in the seventh minute, condemned RB Leipzig to the loss.In the last two matches, Marco Rose's team has dropped four points, maintaining their fourth position in the table but now trailing Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen by 12 points at the midway point of the season. Additionally, Leipzig has allowed fifth-placed Borussia Dortmund to narrow the gap between the two teams to just three points.
Bayer Leverkusen:
Bayer Leverkusen seemed headed for a goalless draw in their first match of 2024 against Augsburg. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Xabi Alonso's dynamic team secured victory when Exequiel Palacios connected with an Alex Grimaldo cross to score in the 94th minute.Die Werkself remains undefeated and occupies the top spot in the table at the halfway point for the third time in Bundesliga history. With a total of 45 points from their opening 17 matches, only Bayern Munich (on three occasions) has ever amassed as many points in the same period in their league history, each time concluding the campaign as champions.
Analysis:
A captivating and closely contested matchup is expected between Leipzig and Leverkusen, with both teams having won three, drawn three, and lost three of their last nine encounters.Leverkusen has experienced setbacks in two matches against other top-four teams this season, and Leipzig is a formidable opponent on any given day. However, we are confident that Alonso's team will ultimately secure maximum points once again.
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