Borussia Dortmund

vs

RB Leipzig

Preview

Borussia Dortmund

• Dortmund enter this fixture unbeaten in the Bundesliga in second spot on 13 points from five games.
• The home team have won four of their five Bundesliga matches, drawing the other one.
• They’ve won each of their previous two.
• Kovac has brought a level of defensive discipline and tactical flexibility to Dortmund since he took charge in February 2025 and it’s helped them get to this point according to our Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig betting tips.

RB Leipzig

• Leipzig are right behind them in third having accrued 12 points from five games.
• RB Leipzig have won four of their first five Bundesliga fixtures and four straight, so they’re on a red-hot run at the moment. This makes the Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig prediction particularly intriguing.
• Ole Werner has instilled a brilliant pressing game at RB Leipzig since arriving at the club in July 2025.
• The Reds have played a direct, attacking 4-3-3 since then.
• Werner’s system allows Leipzig to press high and win the ball back quickly; they can turn over opposition teams rapidly and are a constant threat on the counter with their fast-paced, vertical attacking style.

Head-to-Head

• Leipzig beat Dortmund 2-0 at home in the Bundesliga six months ago, which is an important factor in this Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig betting tips analysis.
• Leipzig lead the recent H2H record by two wins to one.
• Both sides have averaged 2.0 goals per game in their last five Bundesliga meetings.

Betting Insights

• Borussia Dortmund are the favourites at 1.71.
• Leipzig are priced at 4.1 to win.
• Leipzig concede on average 2.00 goals away.
• The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.35 looks tempting.

Prediction

• There’s plenty of sense in supporting Dortmund for the victory given their incredible home record.
• We think it will be a close one with Leipzig pressing relentlessly and Dortmund’s home field advantage should be enough to just edge the game.