Man City vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 14/03/2023

Who will reign supreme in the Man City vs RB Leipzig showdown? Our prediction analysts provide betting tips and current odds for this highly anticipated match.

By: Harry Siuu

03/13/2023 03:03

[UEFA Champion League Prediction] On Tuesday, Man City will face RB Leipzig at Etihad in a Champion League matchup.

Man City vs RB Leipzig Prediction: Recent performance and H2H stats

Before the World Cup, City won Group G, went undefeated, and had the joint-best defensive record of any club (2 goals allowed) to get to this level of the competition. They were drawn with a Leipzig team in the opening round, which is one of the more difficult opponents available, and ended one point behind Real Madrid in the group stage. Leipzig is also actively pursuing the top four Bundesliga slots to qualify for the Champions League again the following year. In their most recent meeting, which took place in the group stage of last season, Leipzig defeated City 2-1 after winning 6-3 at home.

Man City’s last 5 matches

Manchester City hopes for another victory in this encounter after defeating Crystal Palace 0-1 in the Premier League. Manchester City had a 68% possession percentage and made 14 attempts to shoot, with 4 of the shots finding the back of the net.

Man City’s last 5 matches

Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored in the 78th second. The most recent outcomes demonstrate how commendable Manchester City's defense is. Manchester City has displayed a strong defensive block in their past six games, allowing only three goals overall.

RB Leipzig’s last 5 matches

After their recent 3-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig is getting ready for this match. RB Leipzig had a 66% possession percentage and 9 of 14 shot attempts that were on goal in the previous game.

RB Leipzig’s last 5 matches

Timo Werner, Emil Forsberg, and Joko Gvardiol were the RB Leipzig players that managed to put the ball in the back of the net (57', 71', and 80'). At least three goals have been scored in five out of the past six games RB Leipzig have played. During this time, 2.83 goals were scored each game on average, with 1.83 coming from RB Leipzig. The upcoming game will give us the chance to see whether this tendency continues.

Man City vs RB Leipzig H2H Stats

Manchester City and RB Leipzig are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won one game apiece out of the three matches played between the two teams. After a run of nine consecutive matches against German opponents in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City have won only one of their last four such games in the competition. After their victory against Tottenham Hotspur in 2019, RB Leipzig have lost each of their last three away games against English clubs in the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City have won each of their last nine home games against German opponents in the UEFA Champions League and have scored at least two goals in each of these matches.

The current run of five games without a loss for RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League is their longest in the tournament since the 2019–20 season.

Man City vs RB Leipzig H2H Stats

Man City vs RB Leipzig Current Odds

Man City vs RB Leipzig Current Odds

Now, let us check a few of the other betting markets and top odds for this match:

Handicap Odds: Man City(1.83) / RB Leipzig(8.98)
1x2 Odds: Man City(1.40 / Draw (5.10) / RB Leipzig(9.00)
Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (1.60) | Under 2.5 (2.33)
Both Teams To Score: Yes (2.35) | No (1.58)

With the current form and home advantage, Man City is rated higher than the away team in this match by certain top bookmakers. When betting on Man City to win, draw, or lose this match, bookmakers give the following 1x2 odds: 1.40/ 5.10/9.00

Man City vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips

Over 2.5 goals

In the Champions League, Manchester City has been a prolific scorer at home. Leipzig, who fell at Etihad Stadium by a score of 6-3 two years ago, was one of the teams to feel the metaphorical storm. This Manchester City vs. Leipzig forecast is about the impending goal-scoring mayhem. Domestically, Manchester City and Arsenal tie for first place in the Premier League with the most games with more than 3.5 goals, each having 12 of them. But the City scores 3.5 goals on average every game. In the Bundesliga, Leipzig had eight games with three or more goals.

Both teams to score—Yes

Based on the fact that Manchester City struggles to defend against Leipzig, the second prediction for the Manchester City vs. Leipzig game is that Manchester City will lose. In all three of their games, two of which were played in Germany, they let up a goal or two. In four of their previous five games, City has allowed a goal, even in the Premier League. Similar to the German squad in that regard, they have let up goals in three of their last five games and have allowed 29 goals this season in the Bundesliga.

Man City vs RB Leipzig Best Tips from Betimate

Man City 3-0 RB Leipzig

Everything suggests that RB Leipzig will find it difficult to score against this Manchester City club, who, if things go as we anticipate, will likely dominate this match. Manchester City is consequently anticipated to win convincingly by a score of 3-0 when the game is over.