BETTING GUIDE: Borussia Dortmund Vs RB Leipzig, match preview, team news and betting guide
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Leipzig’s recent record against Dortmund is strong. They’ve won four of the last five meetings, including a 2-0 win in March. Dortmund, however, did win the last home encounter between the sides (2-1 in November 2024)
The German Bundesliga will serves what is expected to be another cracker as Borussia Dortmund welcome RB Leipzig to Signal Iduna Park on Saturday from 4:30 pm.
Both sides have made strong starts to the season and find themselves in the top three, separated by just a point.
Dortmund are unbeaten in all competitions so far, while Leipzig are riding a four-match winning streak.
This clash could prove pivotal in shaping the early title race as neither side will want to lose ground.
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For BVB, it is about maintaining momentum and showcasing that their strong start is no fluke.
Niko Kovac’s men have taken 13 points from five league games and are coming off an emphatic 4-1 win over Athletic Club in the Champions League.
It was a performance that underlined the confidence and attacking flair that has been growing under Kovac this season.
Domestically, their form has been consistent (D-W-W-W-W), as they are yet to taste defeat in 2025/26.
Home advantage is a major factor, too.
Kovac's men have not lost a competitive game at Signal Iduna Park since March and have won their last eight matches on home soil.
They have also kept four straight clean sheets in the Bundesliga - evidence of improved defensive structure under Kovac, even with key injuries at the back.
That stability, paired with an average of 2.67 goals scored per game across all competitions, has given them a strong platform to build from.
The Black and Yellows started the season slightly under the radar but quickly picked up form.
A 3-0 win over Union Berlin a month ago signalled their intent, and they have followed it up with increasingly dominant displays.
Their recent 2-0 away victory over Mainz further solidified their standing as serious contenders.
Key man Serhou Guirassy has already bagged six goals in seven appearances and remains central to their attacking plans.
Midfield creativity has come from Marcel Sabitzer and Karim Adeyemi, who lead the team in assists.
Tactically, Kovac has implemented a balanced approach - structured pressing off the ball, quick vertical transitions on it.
The fullbacks push forward in phases, while Guirassy acts as both finisher and link-up man.
The absence of Emre Can in midfield is notable, but Dortmund have coped well by rotating through younger talent and leaning on Sabitzer’s experience.
Injuries to Niklas Süle, Ryerson, and promising youngster Anselmino are a concern, but the system’s cohesion has so far mitigated their loss.
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Leipzig, meanwhile, are enjoying a revival under Ole Werner after their disastrous opening day 6-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Since that collapse, Die Roten Bullen have rattled off four straight wins, including two away from home.
That turnaround has seen them climb to third in the table with 12 points - just one behind Dortmund - and they will arrive at Signal Iduna Park brimming with confidence.
Without the distraction of European football this season, Leipzig have been able to focus solely on domestic matters, and the results are showing.
Wins over Köln, Mainz, Heidenheim, and Wolfsburg have all come with strong defensive performances, including three clean sheets.
Werner has begun to instill a more disciplined shape and structure, particularly in transitions, where Leipzig had previously been vulnerable.
Despite missing key players like Xaver Schlager, Amadou Haidara, and Benjamin Henrichs, Leipzig have maintained momentum.
Defenders like David Raum have stepped up, while young attackers Romulo and Bakayoko have chipped in with important contributions.
Away form remains an issue; Leipzig have only won three of their last 11 Bundesliga games on the road - a trend that needs reversing if they want to compete at the very top.
Leipzig’s tactical identity under Werner is evolving.
They remain a high-pressing, vertical side, but there is now more control in midfield and better recovery structure when possession is lost.
The wide forwards cut inside frequently to support the striker, while fullbacks offer width.
Against Dortmund, they will likely focus on overloading central areas and breaking quickly - especially down Dortmund’s flanks where injuries have left the hosts slightly vulnerable.
This game could hinge on the midfield battle.
Dortmund will look to control tempo through Sabitzer, while Leipzig will rely on quick transitions through Baumgartner and Romulo to create overloads.
In attack, Leipzig may look to exploit the space behind Dortmund’s high line, particularly if Kovac pushes his fullbacks forward aggressively.
The battle between Guirassy and Leipzig’s centre-backs could be pivotal, especially with Leipzig still managing defensive injuries.
Leipzig’s recent record against Dortmund is strong.
They have won four of the last five meetings, including a 2-0 win in March. Dortmund, however, did win the last home encounter between the sides (2-1 in November 2024).
Key Pointers
Leipzig have managed just three wins in their last 10 Bundesliga away games.
Dortmund head to the clash on a four-game winning streak in the league.
The hosts are unbeaten across their first eight matches of the season in all competitions.
Leipzig have suffered five defeats in their last 10 trips to Signal Iduna Park.
This is shaping up to be a game defined by contrasting strengths.
Dortmund have the edge in form, home advantage, and attacking output-but Leipzig’s confidence and recent head-to-head dominance cannot be dismissed.
Both sides have shown defensive improvements, but with attacking firepower on display and tactical risks likely to be taken, goals feel inevitable.
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
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