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RB Leipzig vs PSV predictions and betting tips: Nkunku to keep firing in Leipzig

Tue 13 October, 20:00 Red Bull Arena
B. Gruda   75'
  1. Full Time
  2. 86'
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  7. D. Raum Mistaken identity
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  13. T. Gomis on for Rômulo
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  14. Half Time
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  16. 19'
    I. Perišić Penalty saved
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    R. van Bommel Penalty awarded
  18. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
43.1% Possession 56.9%
1 Goals 0
19 Shots 11
7 Shots On Target 5
6 Corners Won 12
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
2.00 xG 1.48
Shooting
1 Goals 0
19 Total Shots 11
7 Shots On Target 5
Defending
0 Goals Conceded 1
1 Clean sheets 0
Passing
350 Total Passes 464
289 Accurate Passes 387
Possession
43.1% Possession 56.9%
6 Corners 12
Discipline
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
13 Fouls 12

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RB Leipzig host PSV at the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday night, kick-off 8pm, and our RB Leipzig vs PSV predictions and betting tips expect an open, goal-filled Champions League contest.

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Our RB Leipzig vs PSV predictions and betting tips are below, with Anthony Eadson’s best bets and score prediction.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson backs the hosts and goals.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Christopher Nkunku 2+ shots on target17/10 (Ladbrokes)Christopher Nkunku has four Bundesliga goals this season, putting him among the top five scorers in Germany, and he has managed seven shots on target in five games. He has hit the target at least twice in three of those, including three times in the 6-0 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend. PSV drew 1-1 with Shakhtar on matchday one and lost 3-2 at Twente in their last away league game. Nkunku to have two or more shots on target is 17/10.
Neil El Aynaoui to be shown a card4/1 (bet365)Neil El Aynaoui has picked up two bookings in four Bundesliga appearances, and both cards came in his last two league games. The midfielder plays an aggressive, front-foot role in Leipzig’s press, which inevitably leads to fouls when it goes wrong. In addition, In addition, PSV like to play through midfield, so he should be in plenty of duels. With bookings in back-to-back league games, bet365 offer 4/1 on El Aynaoui picking up a card.

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How RB Leipzig go into the game

RB Leipzig lost 4-1 at Como on matchday one and have plenty to prove in front of their own fans.

The hosts carry a threat through Christopher Nkunku but must tighten up at the back after a leaky opener.

How PSV go into the game

PSV opened with a 1-1 draw at home to Shakhtar Donetsk and arrive in mixed form on the road.

The Dutch side attack with intent but have defensive frailties Leipzig can exploit.

RB Leipzig vs PSV: form guide and current league standing

RB Leipzig vs PSV team news

Team news below is drawn from Sports Mole and Flashscore and was correct at the time of writing. Confirmed line-ups land around an hour before kick-off.

RB Leipzig: the sources disagree here. Sports Mole has Marc Guiu (muscle), Assan Ouedraogo (shoulder) and Christoph Baumgartner (thigh) all unavailable, while Flashscore reports no fresh concerns for the hosts.

PSV: Kiliann Sildillia and Alassane Plea are long-term absentees, with Sam Lammers (knock), Sami Ouaissa (hamstring) and Jerdy Schouten (ligament) also sidelined. Ricardo Pepi is expected back at some point this month. Mauro Junior returns from suspension.

RB Leipzig vs PSV head-to-head

The clubs have no competitive history, meeting for the first time in the league phase.

RB Leipzig vs PSV predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Christopher Nkunku 2+ shots on target17/10 (Ladbrokes)⭐⭐Four league goals and seven on target.
RB Leipzig and both teams to score8/5 (William Hill)⭐⭐Hosts win, PSV reply.
RB Leipzig to win8/11 (bet365)⭐⭐Far stronger at home.
Neil El Aynaoui to be shown a card4/1 (bet365)⭐⭐Cards in his last two league games.

RB Leipzig vs PSV score prediction

Both sides carry a threat and neither defence has impressed, so an open, high-scoring game should see Leipzig bounce back to win 3-1. Score prediction: RB Leipzig 3-1 PSV.

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