RB Leipzig vs Augsburg
Germany – Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 21 December 2019
Kick-off at 14:30 UK/ 15:30 CET
Venue: Red Bull Arena (Leipzig).
RasenBallsport Leipzig
Nagelsmann julian side twice came back to take a point at BVB.
Patrik Schick may come in front to freshen things in attack.
Ibrahima Konate nearing a return to the squad after almost recovered from a muscle injury.
Skipper Willi Orban has had knee surgery and will be returning in the new year.
Kevin Kampl sidelined after knee surgery.
Augsburg
Expect coach Martin Schmidt to keep faith with the majority of the side which has started an impressive six-game unbeaten run in the league, lifting FCA away from relegation trouble.
Ruben Vargas is available after suspension, but Rani Khedira replaces him in the naughty step after picking up a fifth yellow in the middle of the week.
Felix Uduokhai can play at the back, allowing Tin Jedvaj to take place Khedira in midfield.
Michael Gregoritsch available again after apologizing for derogatory comments about the club.
The striker Alfred Finnbogason will not play again until after the winter break after receiving a shoulder injury on international duty with Iceland.
Carlos Gruezo still struggling with an ankle injury, while Raphael Framberger muscle injury and was also ruled out.
Former Arsenal defender Stephan Lichtsteiner is struggling with a hip injury.
RB Leipzig vs Augsburg prediction
The winning streak of Leipzig in the league brought to an end the last match-day by Dortmund. The former have taken a trip to Signal Iduna Park, and take part in a six-goal thriller, with both teams chipping in with three goals each.
Meanwhile, Augsburg put their houses with good status, for their 3-0 victory over Dusseldorf match the previous week. Home advantage, coupled with the fact that Dusseldorf is a relatively new member of the league, probably contributed to the victory of this Augsburg.
The advantage the house has a very big potential role to play this weekend as well, considering it was toppers when the Bundesliga in front of their home crowd. Leipzig, and Monchengaldbach provide some serious competition for the Bavarians to a league title this season.
Both challengers four points above the Munich outfit, but Leipzig emerged as even more of a threat because of their exceptional talent offensively. They have scored the most goals in the competition and have conceded the second-fewest of all teams in the table.
In addition, together with Bayern, and Dortmund, they remain the only team to have touched the mark of 40 goals, and one of only three teams to limit the number of goals conceded under 20.
In addition, they have lost just twice this entire league season, and only once in front of the home crowd. The team is also in eleven matches unbeaten in all competitions, and have recorded eight wins in the process.
At home, they have won four of their previous five appearances, and even scored a total of 17 goals in the previous four home fixtures.
In addition, Leipzig has lost only once against this opponent since 2013, and have conceded only once against those of the previous four such battles. Importantly, in this place, they hold 100% unbeaten home record in the Bundesliga match h2h, and a 100% winning record ignores a single goalless draw.
Taking into account these observations, relying toppers Leipzig to do their best in the field to secure another win.
However, do note that Augsburg in shape as well. They were in an unbeaten run of seven match-ups, which are six wins, and has lost just once in their previous eleven games. On the road, they are in another impressive run of six unbeaten match-up, and won four of these as well.
Additionally, Augsburg has scored a total of 18 goals in their last six games overall, scoring four goals or more in three of their last six on the road trip.
Given this extraordinary form, it would be illogical to think that Leipzig will keep a clean sheet despite a three-point favorite for the post.
Betting Preview
Leipzig has made serious progress in the German league since they were promoted and they looked like they could win the league this season.
They have won 10 and lost just two league 16 games this season and are top of the time together because they are the highest scorers division.
Leipzig has scored 45 goals this season, was on average nearly three goals per game.
Augsburg has returned to form ahead of the winter break, they have not lost any of their last six league matches, five of which have been won for them.
With both sides in fine form, may be on the horizon thrilling game here with both teams scoring.
Both teams have scored in six games last ten Augsburg, while both teams have scored in seven games last ten Leipzig.
Over 2.5 goals have also been scored in nine of their last 10 games and seven Leipzig Augsburg's last ten games.
Betting Tips
Over 2.5 goals @ 2/5
Both Teams Scores / Yes @ 8/11
RB Leipzig 3-1 Augsburg @ 9/1
