Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs Augsburg – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 25 match between RB Leipzig and Augsburg and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Augsburg go up against RB Leipzig on Saturday for a Bundesliga meeting at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

RB Leipzig approach the next Bundesliga round as number 5 in the table, having claimed 44 points this season so far. With 24 games behind them, Augsburg amassed 31 points, placing them as number 9 before their next fixture.

Form: RB Leipzig vs Augsburg

RB Leipzig Form

RB Leipzig went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 2-2 with Wolfsburg. Another draw followed, this time 2-2 against Borussia Dortmund, before they beat Hamburger SV by 1-2. RB Leipzig just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Bundesliga matches at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored nine and conceded 14 goals.

Augsburg Form

Augsburg look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against FC Heidenheim, who were defeated by 1-0. Then, Wolfsburg got outclassed in a 2-3 win, before beating FC Koln by 2-0. Augsburg claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Bundesliga. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and five scored.

Betting facts for RB Leipzig and Augsburg

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between RB Leipzig and Augsburg. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: RB Leipzig vs Augsburg

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Christoph Baumgartner brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, RB Leipzig will start him against Augsburg, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Michael Gregoritsch, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

RB Leipzig claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Augsburg won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away. RB Leipzig have not lost to Augsburg in 18 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

RB Leipzig scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Augsburg got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games RB Leipzig played. Augsburg should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as RB Leipzig only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Augsburg claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. RB Leipzig have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Augsburg.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of RB Leipzig’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Augsburg’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. RB Leipzig conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.