The Leipzig club returned to the group of league leaders last season, finishing third. However, after Demichelis took charge in the summer, their form declined, with the number of defeats matching their victories. The Manchester giants finished second once again and won two cup competitions. After that, Guardiola decided to leave. His replacement, Maresca, lost the English Super Cup 0-3, but his team produced a perfect start in the Premier League, climbing to the top of the table.
In the Champions League, the Germans suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to their first opponent, debutants Como. However, in October, they beat PSV at home thanks to a solitary goal. They also scored against Real Madrid, but once again lost without even coming close to securing a draw.
The English side opened their campaign with a convincing 2-0 win away to Porto. However, in October they hosted PSG and deservedly lost 2-4, despite their opponents missing a penalty. They bounced back at home against AEK, winning 5-1 with a hat-trick from Foden.
Previous matches: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
The British side have won four of the six meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The visitors are not flawless, but they are a very strong team, especially compared with their current opponents. We are backing an English victory (odds – 1.60).
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City: key statistics and trends
RB Leipzig have lost two of their last three matches
RB Leipzig score an average of 2.75 goals and concede 1.38 goals per match
Both teams have scored in 25% of RB Leipzig matches, with an average total of 4.13 goals per game
Manchester City have won two of their three Champions League matches
Manchester City score an average of 2.22 goals and concede 1.11 goals per match
Both teams have scored in 56% of Manchester City matches, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City: possible starting lineups
RB Leipzig play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Vandevoordt — Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum — El Aynaoui, Nkunku, Banzuzi — Gruda, Cardoso, Nusa
Manchester City play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Donnarumma — Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol — Anderson, Fernandes — Semenyo, Cherki, Doku — Haaland
