Match Details
RB Leipzig will face BSC Young Boys on December 13, 2023, at the Red Bull Arena. This UEFA Champions League Group G match will be crucial for both teams as they compete for a spot in the knockout stage. The odds currently favor RB Leipzig with a 1.37 chance of winning, while BSC Young Boys have an underdog status with odds of 8.70 to win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other once before in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. In that encounter, RB Leipzig emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. However, it is important to note that historical data can provide valuable insights into team dynamics and playing styles.
Team Form: RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig has been performing well recently, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions. Their attack has been particularly potent, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game during this period. In their most recent match against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig secured a thrilling 3-2 victory.
In the UEFA Champions League Group G standings, RB Leipzig currently sits in second place with nine points from five matches played. They have scored a total of 11 goals but have also conceded nine goals during this campaign.
Team Form: BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys has also shown good form lately, winning four out of their last six matches away from home and scoring an average of 2.33 goals per game on their travels. Their most recent outing saw them secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over FC ST.Gallen in the Super League.
However, in the UEFA Champions League Group G standings, BSC Young Boys finds themselves in third place with only four points from five matches played. They have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals while scoring six.
Key Players
RB Leipzig’s Ikoma-Loïs Openda has been in exceptional form, netting 14 goals and providing three assists in his 21 appearances across all competitions. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a key player to watch out for.
On the other hand, BSC Young Boys’ Jean-Pierre Junior Nsame has been their main attacking threat, scoring 10 goals in his 21 appearances. His clinical finishing and ability to create chances will be crucial for BSC Young Boys’ chances in this match.
Statistical Insights
RB Leipzig has shown a strong attacking prowess, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six matches. However, they have also conceded an average of 1.67 goals per game during this period, highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities.
BSC Young Boys’ away form has been impressive, with an average of 2.33 goals scored per game on their travels. However, they have also conceded an average of one goal per game away from home.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 3 – 1 BSC Young Boys
Based on the current form and statistical insights gathered from both teams’ recent performances, RB Leipzig is favored to win this match against BSC Young Boys. With their potent attack led by Ikoma-Loïs Openda and playing at home advantage at Red Bull Arena, RB Leipzig is expected to secure a convincing victory with a predicted scoreline of RB Leipzig 3 – 1 BSC Young Boys.
