RB Leipzig is set to face Young Boys at the Red Bull Arena in Germany for their final Champions League Group G fixture on Wednesday.
In their previous encounter on matchday one, RB Leipzig secured a 3-1 victory against Young Boys in Switzerland.
Match Preview
Leipzig heads into their last group-stage match having already secured a spot in the last 16 after earning nine points from their initial five fixtures.
Despite a competitive display against Manchester City, they faced a 3-2 defeat, confirming their second-place finish in Group G.
Recently, Leipzig recorded consecutive wins in the Bundesliga, triumphing over Heidenheim 2-1 at home and securing a 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund away. They’ve climbed to fourth in the Bundesliga, trailing the top spot by seven points.
Young Boys, in their third Champions League appearance, secured third place for the first time by defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 on matchday five.
They’ve had a decent run in the Swiss Super League, securing seven points from their last three home fixtures.
However, their away form is less impressive, having faced consecutive away losses. Young Boys will aim to avoid a third successive away defeat, looking to improve their Champions League away record.
Team News
Leipzig’s Dani Olmo, Willi Orban, and El Chadaille Bitshiabu remain sidelined due to injuries. Timo Werner is unlikely to return for this fixture.
Manager Marco Rose might make changes to the starting lineup following their qualification for the next stage.
Young Boys will miss Kastriot Imeri for the rest of the season, while Cedric Itten and Malik Deme are expected to return in January.
Mohamed Camara is likely to replace Aurele Amenda in central defense, and Anthony Racioppi might return in goal.
Possible Lineups
RB Leipzig: (4-2-2-2)
Gulacsi;
Henrichs, Simakan, Lukeba, Lenz;
Seiwald, Kampl;
Baumgartner, Forsberg;
Poulsen, Sesko
Young Boys: (4-5-1)
Racioppi;
Blum, Camara, Benito, Garcia;
Males, Niasse, Ugrinic, Monteiro;
Elia, Nsame
Prediction: RB Leipzig 3-1 Young Boys
Both teams are playing for pride in this fixture, aiming to end the group stage positively. Despite Young Boys’ desire for revenge, Leipzig seems poised to outscore their opponents, particularly given their strong home performances in the Champions League.