RB Leipzig is set to play Manchester United in a crunch mouth-watering clash which will define the fate of both the teams in UCL. This clash will determine their entry into the round of 16.
RB Leipzig is fresh after an electrifying draw against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga last weekend. A 3-3 draw made sure they gave a tough fight to the reigning champions. Meanwhile, Manchester United emphatically won against West Ham United 3-1 to make sure they enter into the top four of the Premier League table.
Scenario:
Manchester United will need a point to make through, that means a draw will make it. But for Leipzig, a win is a must so that they can qualify. Manchester United, PSG, and Leipzig all are placed on 9 points ahead of their last encounters.
While United has the best goal difference in the group(+9) which is a reward for their big margin victories that they have gained against Istanbul and RB Leipzig in previous encounters.
PSG will most likely be the favourites to win against Istanbul Beseksehir. While the Turkish outfit is surely out of the race.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester United head to head:
Both the team played against each other just once, where United thrashed RB Leipzig 5-0 and made a daring statement to the other teams. A late hattrick from Marcus Rashford and goals from Greenwood and Martial made sure that United top the group in the initial phases itself.
Both the teams won an equal number of matches in this UCL.
Form guide in this UCL:
RB Leipzig: WLWLW
Manchester United: WWLWL
RB Leipzig vs Manchester United Team News :
A big injury list for Julian Nagelsmann and his team. The team will be without some key players. No players are suspended or doubtful.
Players Injured: Konrad Laimer, Klostermann, Hwang Hee Chan. Hartmann, Benjamin Henrichs
United will also be without some key players mostly some crucial players of the squad. Fred has been suspended due to his red card incident against PSG. Cavani and Martial will also not travel as Solksjaer mentioned in the pre-match interview. Luke Shaw and David De Gea will be travelling with the squad.
Players injured: Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, David Dea
Major doubt: Cavani and Martial
Opponent Key man:
We would notice the impact of Angelino. He has been in fine form and is the top scorer for the team this season with six goals and four assists to his name. The midfielders like Olmo, Sabitzer, and Kampl have shared goals among them but their wingers can be dangerous. Also, Poulsen can be a threat if not neutralized.
Our key man:
None other than Marcus Rashford. We saw his exploits in the last game. A sublime hat-trick to win it for the team and we again fancy his chances to take United to the next round. Mason Greenwood can also be an important player for the team and he can fill the slot of Cavani well.
Our predictions from the match:
We would fancy United’s chance to win again considering Leipzig are under extreme pressure to deliver. United has pretty much the same players like Rashford and Greenwood who caused the major difference last match.
Our score: RB Leipzig 1-2 Manchester United
Match Officials:
Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESPANA)
Assistant referees: Pau Cebrián Devís (ESPANA) and Roberto del Palomar (ESPANA)
Fourth official: Fabio Verissimo (PORTUGAL)
Video Assistant Referee: Alejandro Hernández (ESPANA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ricardo de Burgos (ESPANA)
