RB Leipzig vs CZ Belgrade: Preview, tips, odds

CZ Belgrade will play their third game in the Millionaire’s Cup this season at RB Leipzig. Just like in Manchester, the visitors will want to beat the home team and maybe even take a point.

RB Leipzig vs CZ Belgrade analysis, preview

Form of the teams

The home team Leipzig beat Darmstadt 3: 1 at the weekend and scored an important win, with Openda scoring twice. Prior to this game, the German team had a run of 3 games without a win, having drawn with Bayern and Bochum and lost to Manchester City in the Champions League.

The visitors go to Germany in a great mood. At the weekend they won their league match against Javor 3-2. Former Slavia player Olayinka, Mijatovic and one own goal were successful. The Serbian team last experienced defeat in a match against Manchester City, played over a month ago.

CZ Belgrade cannot be underestimated

Although the group with Citizens, Leipzig and Young Boys may seem tough for the Serbian team, Belgrade is not lagging behind. In their first match, they tormented the home side at the Etihad Stadium and the score at half-time was 0-1. In the end, however, it was a 3-1 defeat. In the second match, Belgrade drew with the Swiss team and got their first point.

The visitors may be missing a key player

Due to an unspecified injury, the visitors may miss key offensive player Osman Bukari. He missed the weekend’s game and it is unclear if he will play in Leipzig. The Ghanaian striker managed to score twice in the Champions League, once at Manchester City and opened the net 3 times in the Serbian league.

Who to watch

The home side’s top scorer is Lois Openda, a summer signing from RC Lens. He has already scored 6 times in the Bundesliga this season and managed to score a goal in the Champions League. The Belgian striker threatens mainly from quick counter-attacks and runs in behind the defence.

The visiting team will be threatened mainly by Peter Olayinka. The Nigerian winger has scored 4 goals and 1 assist in 12 games after moving to Belgrade. With his tall stature, he can keep the opposition defence busy in standard situations, but he can also create chances for his teammates.

RB Leipzig vs CZ Belgrade odds, betting tips

The match invites a high number of goals. Both teams present an attacking style of play. The home team is definitely the favourite, but the visitors will not come just to defend. A bet on Leipzig to win with more than 2.5 goals in the match could be the most suitable. A riskier bet might be Leipzig winning with a goal scored or the home team winning at a handicap of -1.5.

Betting tip I Leipzig win and more than 2.5 goals in the match