RB Leipzig is gearing up to face Atalanta in a friendly match at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig this weekend. This will be Leipzig’s third friendly match this month, while Atalanta is set to play two more friendlies in their preseason preparations.
Leipzig has been in fine form in the preseason so far, winning all their games and keeping clean sheets in two matches. In their last friendly, they dominated Toulouse with a convincing 7-0 victory. Players like Lois Openda, Xaver Schlager, and Chad Bitshiabu were among the goal scorers in that match, showcasing the team’s attacking prowess.
On the other hand, Atalanta kicked off their preseason with a narrow 1-0 win against their U23 side. The late goal from Charles De Ketelaere sealed the victory for Ivan Jurić’s side as they look to build momentum heading into the new season.
Looking at the head-to-head record between the two teams, Leipzig holds the upper hand with an unbeaten record in their two previous meetings. The Red Bulls have also shown a strong performance in friendly games, scoring 23 goals in four matches. On the other hand, Atalanta has been consistent in scoring goals in their recent games, with four out of their last five matches seeing them netting at least two goals.
In terms of predictions, Leipzig seems to have the edge going into this match. With a strong preseason run and home advantage, they are expected to come out on top against Atalanta. The absence of key players like Mitchel Bakker and Sead Kolasinac could also affect Atalanta’s performance in this friendly encounter.
Therefore, the prediction for the match is RB Leipzig 3-1 Atalanta, with Leipzig expected to secure a comfortable victory. In terms of betting tips, it is advisable to bet on RB Leipzig to win, over 2.5 goals in the match, both teams to score, and at least one goal to be scored in the second half.
In conclusion, RB Leipzig looks set to continue their impressive preseason form with a win against Atalanta in this friendly clash. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two quality sides as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming season.
