RB Leipzig come up against visiting team Holstein Kiel at The Red Bull Arena in this Bundesliga fixture on Saturday.
View all of the RB Leipzig v Holstein Kiel predictions, poll and stats below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
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RB Leipzig
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RB Leipzig are hoping to win again following a 2-3 Bundesliga victory vs VfL Wolfsburg.
In that game, RB Leipzig had 53% possession and 16 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. For RB Leipzig, the goals were scored by Loïs Openda (11') and Xavi Simons (26', 49'). For their opponents, Wolfsburg got 17 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Kilian Fischer (58') and Andreas Skov Olsen (75') scored for VfL Wolfsburg.
Over their past six fixtures, Zsolt Lőw's RB Leipzig have netted a total of 9 times, with that being an average number of goals scored per match equal to 1.5.
Heading into this contest, RB Leipzig are undefeated in their last 2 league matches at home.
Holstein Kiel
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Following on from being defeated in their last game at the hands of St. Pauli in Bundesliga action, Holstein Kiel will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Holstein Kiel managed 52% possession and 6 shots at goal with 2 on target. For Holstein Kiel, the scorers were Alexander Bernhardsson (21') and Max Geschwill (92' Own goal). St. Pauli had 14 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Danel Sinani (34') was the scorer for St. Pauli.
The stats don’t lie, and Holstein Kiel have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opponents netting 11 goals in all. In defence, Holstein Kiel have not been doing too well. Even so, it remains to be seen whether that pattern will be sustained in this upcoming match.
Coming into this meeting, Holstein Kiel have not won away from home in their last 2 matches in the league.
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Head to head
The last league encounter between these sides was Bundesliga match day 13 on 07/12/2024 and the score finished Holstein Kiel 0-2 RB Leipzig.
On that occasion, Holstein Kiel managed 55% possession and 17 shots on goal with 5 on target.
For their opponents, RB Leipzig got 9 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. Benjamin Šeško (27') and André Silva (69') scored.
The referee was Florian Badstübner.
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Team News: RB Leipzig
Assan Ouédraogo (Hamstring injury), Antonio Nusa (Knee injury), Xaver Schlager (Muscle injury) and Benjamin Henrichs (Achilles tendon rupture) will be missing for RB Leipzig boss Zsolt Lőw.
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Team News: Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel boss Marcel Rapp has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Lewis Holtby (Hamstring injury), Andu Kelati (Knee injury), Colin Kleine-Bekel (Fitness), Ivan Nekic (muscular problems), Benedikt Pichler (Hamstring injury) and Patrick Erras (concussion) are not ready for selection.
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Prediction
It’s looking like Holstein Kiel will need to be at their best to get a goal against a RB Leipzig side who will likely create many chances to win well.
Our tip is for a 3-0 winning margin for RB Leipzig by the conclusion of the match.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game in the WDW market, a victory for RB Leipzig is available for 1.33, a bet on a drawn result is 5.75 and taking a punt on the winner to be Holstein Kiel can be had at 7.5. They’re the top prices available at this very moment.
Victor Martins,
23:42 15/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
RB Leipzig
Formed: 2009
Stadium: The Red Bull Arena (47,069)
Captain: Willi Orbán
Chairman: Johann Plenge
Manager: Zsolt Lőw
Competitions: Bundesliga position 4
⭐ Star Player: Benjamin Šeško
Typically taking to the field in the Striker position, Benjamin Šeško was born in Radece, Slovenia. After having made a senior debut playing for FC Liefering in the 2019 - 2020 season, the goalscoring Forward has scored 11 league goals in the Bundesliga 2024 - 2025 season so far from a total of 28 appearances.