Wolfsburg continued to dig deeper with their third loss in a row, and look like they have no idea how to solve any of their problems. RB returned to winning ways and are just a point off the Top 4 ahead of this round.
You may remember Wolfsburg's incredible winning streak at the end of last year, which saw them climb through most of the league table. In recent months, however, their form has steadily deteriorated and has now culminated in three consecutive 1-0 losses in the Bundesliga. With that, we can say that their chances of achieving anything this season are dead and the best they can hope for is finishing in the top half of the table.
RB Leipzig achieved a convincing win against Hoffenheim, which brought them just one point away from the Top 4. The team is definitely not having a strong season compared to recent years, but they still have a chance to finish among the leaders and play in the Champions League again. The Red Bulls had a solid performance in the last match and brought a first win to new manager Zsolt Low, who started his stay by dropping out of the DFB Pokal.
How the bookies view it: As tight as it gets
Bookies expect this to be the most evenly matched clash in the upcoming round. There is almost no difference in the odds for the two teams, and you can pick Wolfsburg at 17/10 or RB Leipzig at 3/2. Separately, you can also pick the draw at 13/5.
Recent head to head: The teams already exchanged a win each this season
This has been one of the most contested rivalries in recent years, with both teams winning a lot of times. RB Leipzig lead with five wins to four for Wolfsburg in the last 10 H2Hs. But perhaps more importantly, the Wolves won three of the last five. The teams have already played twice this season, with RB knocking Wolfsburg out of the DFB Pokal after a 1-0 and Wolfsburg winning the reverse Bundesliga match with a spectacular 1-5 away from home.
Players to watch: Baku played for both sides this season
Ridle Baku spent 4.5 seasons in Wolfsburg before RB Leipzig paid €4.5m for him during the January transfer window. He already played a brilliant match against his former side in February, although he did not score or assist. He scored against Hoffenheim last week, so we expect his motivation to be sky-high when he faces his old team.
Probable line-ups
Wolfsburg: Grabara, Maehle, Koulierakis, Odogu, Fischer, Arnold, Dardai, Wimmer, Tomas, Olsen, Amoura
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Voufack, Bitshiabu, Orban, Baku, Vermeeren, Haidara, Raum, Simons, Openda, Sesko
Anything else catch the eye?
Compared to most other rivalries in the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig have rarely produced incredible scorelines. The 1-5 in the reverse fixture this season was a rare exception. Betting on the under is a hard choice but both sides have not been very effective in the final third lately.
Wolfsburg have not scored in three consecutive matches and generally have only two overs in the last 10 games. RB have had more but they also had several games that ended at 0-0. In fact, three of their last four Bundesliga trips ended with 0-0 scorelines. While this doesn't mean it will happen again, it is noteworthy ahead of a match against a team that hasn't scored in over a month.
Alternatively, betting on cards might be a winning strategy in this fixture, especially in a match that's so crucial for RB Leipzig. The teams covered the Over 4.5 line in four out of the last five H2Hs.
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