Prediction: RB Leipzig vs Hertha Berlin

Prediction: RB Leipzig win

Best Odds: 3/10

Bookmaker: bet365

Midweek football is back in our lives as the German Bundesliga continues to race through the remaining fixtures they have left on their schedule at the kind of pace that few could’ve expected just two months ago. Today, we’ll be taking a look at a clash between two sides who are desperate to break the status quo: RB Leipizig and Hertha Berlin. Both teams are known for providing entertaining football, which is enough of a reason for fans around the world to tune in tomorrow night.

RB Leipzig

In both the first half and the second against Mainz, Leipzig were able to showcase why they’ve been able to make it so far in the last few years both domestically and in Europe. Sure, everyone knows how inconsistent they can be if teams try and frustrate them from the word go, but if they’re able to get over that hump, they’re a seriously dangerous prospect in this league. They’ve already got the defensive stability down to a tee, and now, it’s all about maintaining that firepower.

Team News

Upamecano is available following his suspension whereas Ampadu is a doubt due to a back problem. Elsewhere, Forsberg, Laimer and Konate will be gameday decisions for the hosts with fitness issues of their own.

Hertha Berlin

Hertha are still only five points off of sixth place, which is a pretty decent position for them to be in given some of the games they’ve dropped points in so far this season. The suspension of the league appears to have given them time to restructure in a big way, with 3-0 and 4-0 wins over Hoffenheim and Union Berlin reiterating their desire to make some noise in the European places. If they can come away with something from their trip to Leipzig, their momentum could really start to snowball.

Team News

Kalou is still on suspension after breaking lockdown measures, with Hertha having a string of absences to worry about in the form of Rekik, Kraft, Stark and Ascacibar.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting back in November, Leipzig beat Hertha Berlin 4-2.
• Leipzig have won three and drawn three of their last six games.
• Hertha have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six games.
• Leipzig have scored 15 goals and conceded two in their last six games.
• Hertha have scored 14 goals and conceded 11 in their last six games.

Conclusion

The quick football that both of these teams play on a regular basis is bound to make for a spectacle in this one, with the expectation being that we’ll see an end-to-end encounter from the first minute all the way through until the full time whistle. We think Hertha will hurt Leipzig at times both on and off the ball, but as we saw in their last outing, Leipzig are playing at a completely different tempo right now – and we believe that’ll guide them through to a comfortable three points.

Prediction: RB Leipzig win

Best Odds: 3/10

Bookmaker: bet365