Armchair fans welcome the return of Champions League action on Tuesday and Wednesday, with all games shown live on television. Plenty to keep followers entertained with games involving European football’s top talents, including PSG, Barcelona, and Lazio. The game that caught the eye of our content team pairs Germany with England in a battle from Leipzig. Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig enjoys the home advantage but knows the size of the task ahead when welcoming Manchester City. Will they make home advantage count and secure the three points?
The history books show these teams have met four times previously, with Manchester City edging the head-to-head scores. The English Premier League and Champions League holders boast two wins against the one for Leipzig, with the spare ending in a draw. The most recent clash produced an emphatic 7-0 win for City, and the visiting fans would love to see anything near a repeat performance.
Bulls prepare to charge
RB Leipzig entered this season’s Champions League with minimum expectations of playing knockout football. Everyone connected to the Bundesliga side knows the importance of winning their home games in this competition if they are to realise their goals. Still, they’ll get nothing cheaply in Group G, especially against the current champions of Europe. Leipzig leads the pool and can strengthen their position with a home win on Wednesday at one of the most impressive stadiums in Europe.
The Bulls charged out of the starting blocks, winning their opening game to go top of the league, holding nearest rivals Man City on goal difference. The winner of this game will take control of the pool, leaving the others choking in their dust. The Bulls won their opening game, are top of the pool, and now host their biggest rivals for pole position. Six points from a possible six is the German’s main aim, but will they get the job done to turn Group G in their favour? We can’t wait to find out.
City can take control
Manchester City finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy after spending millions and suffering several near-misses. The English Premier League and FA Cup holders are top of the EPL following a strong start, and they will take some shifting. Unlike last season when City were playing catch-up on Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s men are already in control, showing their rivals the way home. Will they control the league from start to finish? It rarely pays to write off this team.
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Man City began the defence of the Champions League gong with a victory over Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad Stadium last month. The team from Belgrade isn’t expected to progress from such a competitive pool and is already chasing the leaders thanks to Man City’s convincing 3-1 win on the opening night. The goals needed to win that game came from Rodri and an Alvarez double. Back-to-back wins, beating their main rivals at home, would help City take control of Group G.
RB Leipzig v Man City prediction
What a game we have in store here, and if this renewal follows the recent form, we’re in for an entertaining 90 minutes. The teams finished 1-1 when last playing at this venue, although Man City blew the Bulls away with a memorable 7-0 victory at the Etihad in the return match. RB Leipzig knows they face the champions on Wednesday, but they are at home, enjoy the backing of the home support, and know a win would help them open a gap in the chasing pack. After this meeting, we’ll get a good idea of what to expect from the Bulls.
Man City is the away team but arrives in Leipzig as the defending champions and will want to flex their muscles. The Champions League and EPL winners made a winning start and looked in good shape against Red Star Belgrade. They have also been firing in the Premier League, targeting four EPL titles on the bounce. Confidence is sky-high in the away dressing room, and that will show.
Champions League odds
The pre-match betting odds available to new and existing 22Bet members offer victory for RB Leipzig at 4.4. If you prefer to take the champions, backing Man City to score an away win, you can support the English side at 1.712. A draw is deemed unlikely by traders who offer a level finish at 4.1.
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