14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid will be looking to take a step closer to regaining that title, as they travel to Germany to take on RB Leipzig. For the Germans, the Champions League has been their most successful output this season and they will believe that they can trouble Madrid in this one.
Meanwhile, the Spaniards are flying at the top of La Liga and they will want to take that form into this tricky-looking tie and justify their status as one of the Champions League favourites with many UCL betting apps.
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid Best Odds
Travelling to Germany to take on RB Leipzig is never an easy task and Real Madrid know they are in for a serious game here.
RB Leipzig – 23/10 (+230) | Draw – 39/14 (+279) | Real Madrid – 13/10 (+130) |
Over – 4/6 (-150) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 27/20 (+135) |
Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid Analysis
Both of these sides will fancy their chances of picking up a result here and with the second leg in Madrid on the horizon next month, this game has plenty riding on it for punters and UCL betting sites.
RB Leipzig
Despite being in the midst of a three game losing streak domestically, RB Leipzig have been impressive this season and are firmly in the mix to qualify again for the Champions League again next season.
In Europe, Leipzig progressed with relative ease behind Manchester City in the group stages and they are a side that have the capacity to surprise with many Champions League betting sites, having reached the semi-finals in 2020.
Team news: Yussuf Poulsen and Amadou Haidara are the only two players expected to be missing for RB Leipzig here.
RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup:
Gulasci, Henrichs, Klostermann, Orban, Raum, Schlager, Kampl; Olmo, Simons, Sesko & Openda.
Real Madrid
Climbing to the top of the La Liga table with a thumping 4-0 win over Girona at the weekend, will give Real Madrid a huge boost ahead of this one in Germany.
Whilst Carlo Ancelotti’s side haven’t reached fifth gear as yet this season, they remain a side capable of beating anybody on their day and their young and exciting squad are continually coming of age.
Key man Jude Bellingham will be missing here but Madrid will want a result to work with back in the Spanish capital next month.
Team news: Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Jude Bellingham are all expected to miss this one for Real.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup:
Lunin, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Nacho, Mendy, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Diaz, Rodrygo & Vinicius Jr.
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid Stats and Trends
- This is only the third ever meeting between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid.
- Madrid came out on top in the first contest, winning 2-0 at home back in 2022.
- However, RB Leipzig exacted their revenge by triumphing 3-2 in Germany in the reverse fixture.
- The sides meet again for the second leg in Madrid on March 6th, 2024.
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid Prediction
The Champions League last 16 is always a big deal for any side involved and both RB Leipzig and Real Madrid know what is at stake here.
For Leipzig, coming into this one off the back of three defeats is far from ideal but they will be bang up for this stern test, in front of their home fans.
However, Real Madrid are a side packed with quality, particularly in attacking areas and they should come out with an important win here.
Prediction: Real Madrid to win the match – 13/10 (+130) – Rhino Bet.
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid – The Ultimate Bet
Real Madrid to win & BTTS – 11/4 (+275) – Fitzdares
When it comes to the Champions League, no side can compete with the history of Real Madrid and they look to have a squad ready to challenge again this season.
RB Leipzig will be up for this and could well get on the scoresheet but Real are purring currently and they should come out on top in an entertaining game here.