Marco Rose’s RB Leipzig take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Round of 16 of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, with the first leg taking place at the Red Bull Arena in Germany on Wednesday. Man City are the clear favorites to prevail over the two legs.
We hunt down the best RB Leipzig odds and look at the latest Manchester City standings. Also, you will find our Leipzig vs Manchester City prediction and pick in this in-depth betting preview.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City Information
RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City
Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Saxony.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 3:00 PM ET.
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RB Leipzig vs Manchester City Recent Scores
Leipzig have been in great form in recent months. In fact, a 2-1 loss to Union Berlin in their last matchup at the Red Bull Arena is their only reverse in any competition since mid-September. The Red Bulls bounced back with a 3-0 win at Wolfsburg last weekend.
Man City dropped two big points to Nottingham Forest in their last game. In the process, City gave the Premier League top spot back to Arsenal, who still have a game in hand. The Citizens will want to bounce back with a win in Europe in midweek. Keep reading for the best Champions League odds and our Leipzig vs Manchester City prediction.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City Betting Analysis
RB Leipzig Facts to Know
RB Leipzig are well and truly in the title race in the Bundesliga. Things are incredibly tight at the top in Germany’s top tier, as only five points separates Bayern Munich in first to Eintracht Frankfurt in sixth.
After last weekend’s impressive victory at Wolfsburg, Leipzig are only four points away from leaders Bayern. They sit fifth with 39 points to their name after 11 wins, six draws and four defeats from 21 league games. Along the way, Rose’s troops have scored 43 and shipped 26.
The Red Bulls have been on a stunning run of form of late, suffering just one loss across all competitions since back-to-back defeats to Real Madrid and Borussia Monchengladbach in September. However, they were beaten in their last home match, falling to a narrow defeat to fellow title hopefuls Union Berlin.
Before the Union loss, Leipzig were undefeated in 11 league and cup fixtures at the Red Bull Arena, winning ten and drawing one. Rose and his boys have certainly made their home stadium a fortress this term.
Man City may be one of the best teams in world soccer and right at the top of the Champions League standings when it comes to quality, but Leipzig are a tough nut to crack at the Red Bull Arena. The Bundesliga outfit will do their best to frustrate the English champions on Wednesday. Check out the best odds on the UCL games today in this preview.
Manchester City Facts to Know
Manchester City have slowly clawed away at Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table. Last Wednesday, City went top after a 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners regained the initiative after last weekend’s results.
Before Man City’s game at Nottingham Forest, Arsenal did their bit by securing a much-needed 4-2 win at Aston Villa. The Citizens then dropped the ball at the City Ground, as Chris Wood scored late to rescue a point for Forest.
Man City’s form has been up and down since returning to action from the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. Over the last few weeks, Guardiola’s troops have suffered defeats to Southampton, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
After giving up first place in the Premier League, Man City will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face struggling Bournemouth away from home on the weekend. Before that, however, the English giants will be looking for a win in the Champions League.
On paper, Man City have one of the best squads in Europe, and Guardiola’s men will take some stopping this season. They have never won the Champions League, will that change this year? Take a look at our Leipzig vs Manchester City prediction below.
Updates
Timo Schlieck and Dani Olmo are likely to miss out for Leipzig. Abdou Diallo and Peter Gulacsi are injured for the home team. Guardiola pretty much has a fully-fit Man City roster to choose from, though John Stones is still missing with a hamstring injury. The England international is set to return to action next month.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City Betting Preview
Looking at the latest Champions League odds, Man City are the strong favorites to see off Leipzig over two legs. As for Wednesday’s game, the away team are priced at -133 to leave the Red Bull Arena with a win.
Leipzig are no pushovers on their own patch, and the home win is available at the top soccer betting odds of +350. The tie is priced at +280.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City Betting Prediction
Man City are unbeaten in this season’s Champions League. Guardiola’s superstars finished top of their group after four wins and two draws. Away from the Etihad Stadium, the Premier League champions won 4-0 at Sevilla and drew 0-0 with Copenhagen and Borussia Dortmund.
Man City have yet to concede a goal on their travels in Europe this term, and the English giants could keep a clean sheet in Germany in midweek.
Have a punt on the away win to nil at the top Champions League odds of +225. We also like the look of +175 for City to be winning at half-time and full-time.
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