On Tuesday, Manchester City (4 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) travels to Red Bull Arena Leipzig to take on RB Leipzig (1-3-1). Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
We’re at the point in the Champions League group stage matches where teams are playing each other for a second time. Round 1 of these two teams was in London and ended 6-3 Man City.
This is the final group stage match for both teams. Leipzig, led by star French F Christopher Nkunku, sits 11th on the Bundesliga table. Nkunku leads the team with 6 goals on the season.
They’ve scored 13 and given up 13 in five games. As for City, they’ve scored 17 and gave up 8. City is atop the Premier League and are led by M Jack Grealish and M Kevin de Bruyne.
RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: RB Leipzig +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Manchester City -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Draw +295
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +133 | U: -170)
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Prediction
Manchester City 3, RB Leipzig 2
Money line (ML)
BET on MANCHESTER CITY -112.
There’s no reason why a team like Man City, which has the depth and talent to play with a mid-tier Bundesliga team even when down a few players, can’t come out on top.
They already slaughtered Leipzig earlier on in UCL action, and with F Phil Foden and M İlkay Gündoğan both expected to be active, City should just have too much talent.
They’ve been scoring at will in UCL play, and Leipzig is giving up more than two goals per game.
Given Man City’s defense, the second-best in the EPL, I expect a strong showing from the roadside although they already have the top spot clinched.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the OVER 3.5 (+133). Last time these two teams met, the total ended at 9. While City should be resting some its key players, they’ll still have talent on the pitch.
With Leipzig needing this win, Nkunku will likely be playing all 90 minutes. This is a must-win game for them, and they should do their best to break down the City backline.
I’d wait to bet this game until you see who City plays as many of their stars should be active, even if they don’t see time. If players like Foden and Raheem Sterling start, I wouldn’t hesitate hitting the Over here.
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