Sixth-place Leipzig welcomes tenth-place Dortmund to the Red Bull Arena for their 26th Bundesliga season clash. Both sides have been underwhelming this season and will likely miss out on European places if they continue to perform poorly. Can either of these teams make a strong end to the current campaign? Our Leipzig vs Dortmund predictions guide looks at possible outcomes for this game.
Leipzig vs Dortmund Match Information
- Competition: German Bundesliga season 2024-25, Matchday 26
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
- Date: 15 March 2025
- Time: 17:30 GMT on Saturday
Leipzig vs Dortmund Odds to Win
Bookmakers have released the following Leipzig vs Dortmund odds for this clash:
- RB Leipzig to Win @ 2.40 (7/5)
- Draw @ 3.60 (13/5)
- Borussia Dortmund to Win @ 2.80 (7/4)
RBL – BVB: H2H
The Red Bulls have won three of their last five meetings with Dortmund, while BVB has two wins.
- Dortmund 2-1 Leipzig (02 November 2024)
- Leipzig 4-1 Dortmund (27 April 2024)
- Dortmund 2-3 Leipzig (09 December 2023)
- Leipzig 2-0 Dortmund (05 April 2023)
- Dortmund 2-1 Leipzig (03 March 2023)
Interesting Match Stats
- A winner has always emerged in the last 12 meetings between both sides
- Only one match ended with a clean sheet in the previous five meetings between both teams
- Leipzig has scored at least one goal in their last eight meetings against Dortmund
RB Leipzig Team Analysis
Leipzig has performed poorly in the league this season, slipping down to sixth with 39 points from 25 games. They have won 10 league matches, drawing 9 and losing 6 this term. Interestingly, they are still in the mix of UCL qualification as they trail Mainz who have 44 points and sit third.
Leipzig will be keen to return to the Champions League next season. However, they must start winning their league matches to achieve that objective. They will be confident of reaching that goal. However, they must secure a win against Dortmund to indicate their intentions.
Line Up Prediction
Assan Ouédraogo, Antonio Nusa, Kevin Kampl, and Benjamin Henrichs are out of this contest.
Possible starting lineup: Gulácsi; Geertruid, Orban, Bitshiabu, Raum, Simons, Vermeeren, Haidara, Baku; Openda, Sesko.
Last 5 Matches: D-L-W-D-D
Borussia Dortmund Team Analysis
Dortmund is in unfamiliar territory as it sits tenth on the Bundesliga table. They have lost three leagues this season, a sign of their poor campaign. In terms of wins, this team also won 10 matches, while drawing 5 times.
With so many losses this term, it is difficult to see how BVB will qualify for Europe next season. Interestingly, they are still in the Champions League, where they will face Barcelona in the quarterfinals.
Line Up Prediction
Felix Nmecha, Filippo Mane, and Daniel Svensson are unavailable for this clash.
Possible starting lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Can, Anton; Groß, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Beier; Guirassy.
Last 5 Matches: W-L-D-W-W
Leipzig vs Dortmund Betting Tips & Predictions
Here are our top Leipzig vs Dortmund betting predictions for this match:
- Draw No Bet: RB Leipzig @ 1.75 (3/4) – With three victories in the last five games, Leipzig has the edge in the matchup. They are in a much better position in the league, sitting in sixth compared to their opponent. Both teams have not been in excellent form in recent matchups; however, we expect Leipzig to win or draw this game.
- Borussia Dortmund Total Goal: Over 1.5 @ 2.11 (10/9)—Dortmund has been relatively successful in goal-scoring this season. However, their main challenge has been their defense. In total, they have scored 45 league goals in 25 matches, which translates to 1.8 goals per game. With Leipzig also struggling defensively and the history of this game, Dortmund could score over 1.5 goals on Saturday.
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ 1.60 (10/9) – Games between these teams have become high-scoring affairs over the years. As a result, we expect a similar outcome this weekend. Collectively, both sides have conceded over 33 league goals this season. Also, four of their last five matches have ended with at least three goals.
Final Thoughts & Recommended Picks
Based on our observations, here are our final Leipzig vs Dortmund betting picks:
✅Draw No Bet: RB Leipzig @ 1.75 (3/4)
✅ Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ 1.60 (10/9
Liepzig has the edge, given their superior standing on the league table. However, we are not sure they can hold out for a win. So, for our main selection, we expect the Red Bulls to win or draw this game. Check out the Soccer Orator website for more insights into football matches featuring Europe’s elite teams.
