RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig vs Juventus

, KO: 20:00 Oct 2, 2024, Red Bull Arena
Juventus

New Juventus boss Thiago Motta has yet to taste defeat since taking the reins but faces a major test in the UEFA Champions League as he takes his side to Germany for a clash with RB Leipzig.

The home side are unbeaten in domestic football this term but lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in their European opener, bringing up a bet for our man Andy after he backed the Spanish side to come out on top.

That defeat in Madrid will have stung, especially as Jose Gimenez grabbed the winner in the last minute, so RB Leipzig will be out to make amends back at the Red Bull Arena.

Marco Rose's side warmed up for the visit of Juve by smashing four goals past Augsburg in the Bundesliga so this is a major test of mettle for Motta's men.

But Juventus impressed in their Champions League opener as they beat PSV Eindhoven 3-1 in Turin, with a corners bet landing for our man Slips Tips.

They also defeated Genoa 3-0 on the road at the weekend so will head to Leipzig in high spirits for what should be a close game.

How the bookies view it: Germans have the edge at home

This is a tough one to call but Betano make RB Leipzig their 5/4 favourites at home. Juventus look a little overpriced at 2/1 while the draw pays 12/5.

Head to head: New ground broken

These sides have never faced off in Europe before but RB Leipzig have a decent record against German sides, winning two of their four matches and losing just once.

Players to watch: Sesko in hot form

Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko netted RB Leipzig's goal in Madrid and also bagged a double at the weekend in their win over Augsburg. He has four goals for the season already and is 31/20 at Betano to add to that tally.

Sesko has also been chipping in with a few assists so there could be value in backing him to either score or set one up at 13/10 with Bet365.

Dusan Vlahovic should lead the line for Juventus and is also in good form after scoring a double against Genoa. The Serbian striker is 7/4 for anytime scorer here.

Probable line-ups

The Germans are sweating on the fitness of Eljif Elmas while Kevin Kampl, Xaver Schlager and Assan Ouedraogo look set to miss out again.

Timo Weah, Vasilije Adzic, Arkadiusz Milik and Artur remain on the sidelines for Juventus.

RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum, Nusa, Haidara, Vermeeren, Xavi Simons, Sesko, Openda.

Juventus: Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Koopmeiners, Gonzalez, Yildiz, Vlahovic.

Anything else catch the eye?

These teams are pretty evenly matched so the half-time draw appeals at 6/5 with Betfred while McBookie price a one-goal winning margin for either side at 5/4.

The midfield battle will be key and we should see a few tasty tackles. Douglas Luiz was good value for cards in his Aston Villa days and the Brazilian is 15/8 at Bet365 to go in the book for Juve here.

This match between RB Leipzig and Juventus will be played on Oct 2, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best RB Leipzig vs Juventus prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.

RB Leipzig vs Juventus Betting Tips & Predictions
Benjamin Sesko goal or assist
13/10
Bet365
Half-time draw
6/5
Betfred
Douglas Luiz to be carded
15/8
Bet365
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