Match Preview: RB Leipzig vs Liverpool at 02:00 on October 24

Match Preview: Leipzig vs Liverpool at 02:00 on October 24 in the third round of the Champions League qualifiers 2024/25.

Form Analysis: Leipzig vs Liverpool
Leipzig remains unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, sitting second in the table behind Bayern Munich on goal difference (both teams have the same points). However, under the management of Marco Rose, they have yet to earn any points in the Champions League 2024/25 after suffering narrow defeats against both Atletico Madrid and Juventus in their opening two matches.

The challenge becomes even tougher for Leipzig as they host Premier League leaders Liverpool. It’s also worth noting that the German side has lost their last two home matches in this prestigious European tournament, raising the possibility of another defeat for Marco Rose and his team.

On a positive note, Leipzig has a relatively balanced record against English teams in European competitions, having won 4 and lost 4 in 8 encounters. At home, they have won 3 out of 4 matches against English clubs, but the only loss at home to a British representative was against Liverpool— a 0-2 defeat at Red Bull Arena on February 17, 2021, in the round of 16 (ultimately losing 0-4 on aggregate).

Not only does Liverpool dominate Leipzig, but they also have an impressive overall record against German clubs in European competitions, with 19 wins, 13 draws, and just 6 losses from 38 encounters. Additionally, they are currently on an 11-match unbeaten run against German teams, with 9 wins and 2 draws.

Liverpool’s current form is also outstanding. The Merseyside Reds have not faced a crisis after parting ways with Jurgen Klopp, who recently signed on as the global football director for the Red Bull group (of which Leipzig is a member). In contrast, Arne Slot has taken over and guided Liverpool excellently, with only 1 loss and 10 wins from their 11 matches this season.

Liverpool is also among the seven teams to have won both of their first two matches and is aiming for a third consecutive victory in the Champions League this season.

Latest Team News for Leipzig vs Liverpool
Leipzig’s Marco Rose will be without key players such as Nicolas Seiwald, David Raum, Assan Ouédraogo, and Xaver Schlager due to injuries. Amadou Haidara’s participation is also uncertain.

On the other hand, Liverpool’s Arne Slot will have to manage without Alisson Becker and Harvey Elliott for the same reason, while new signing Federico Chiesa is likely to miss out again.

Predicted Lineups: Leipzig vs Liverpool
Leipzig (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Castello, Henrichs; Nusa, Kampl, Vermeeren, Xavi Simons; Openda, Sesko
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Jota

Leipzig is in decent overall form but has yet to secure a win in the Champions League. Moreover, Marco Rose’s team faces Liverpool, a team they have never beaten and one that is currently enjoying near-perfect form. Thus, it’s likely that the Kop will celebrate another victory as they leave Germany.

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