Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund host RB Leipzig in a high-stakes Bundesliga clash at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday.

This is a meeting between second and third in the table with both sides in good form this season.

Dortmund are unbeaten and come into the game buoyed by a 4-1 Champions League win over Athletic Club. At the same time, Leipzig has recovered from an opening-day setback to string together league victories and keep pace near the summit.

Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig – Match Preview and Team News

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Niko Kovac has a largely settled group but remains without captain Emre Can (groin), winger Julien Duranville (shoulder) and centre-back Aaron Anselmino (muscle), with all three expected back after the international break.

Kovac indicated that a decision still needs to be made on leading striker Serhou Guirassy following his recent return; Fabio Silva is viewed as a ready alternative if required. Julian Brandt made a scoring return off the bench in midweek following a minor wrist procedure during the September window, while Nico Schlotterbeck was managed carefully after back-to-back 90s and is available.

Dortmund’s depth has been a theme for Kovac, who praised the squad’s capacity to rotate during a congested run.

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RB Leipzig Team News

Ole Werner’s side continue to manage defensive absences at right-back. Kosta Nedeljkovic is sidelined for several weeks with a knee stress reaction, while long-term absentee Benjamin Henrichs remains out; summer signing Max Finkgräfe is also unavailable with an MCL injury. Midfield options are being monitored after Xaver Schlager suffered a calf injury and Amadou Haidara only recently resumed parts of training; both are close but may be managed cautiously.

Leipzig confirmed positive signs this week with several players returning to team training, but Werner is not expected to rush timelines given the fixture intensity.

Form

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund have tightened up impressively in the league, posting four clean sheets in their last five Bundesliga matches while extending an overall unbeaten run across all competitions. The 4-1 European win over Athletic Club showcased both depth and resilience, with goals from Daniel Svensson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt.

RB Leipzig

After a chastening opening defeat to Bayern, Leipzig have responded with four straight league wins, conceding just once in that span. A disciplined 1-0 away victory at Wolfsburg underscored their improved compactness and threat in transition under Werner.

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Bensebaini, Süle, Anton; Svensson, Sabitzer; Nmecha, Couto; Brandt, Beier, Adeyemi

RB Leipzig: Gulácsi; Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Seiwald, Baumgartner, Ouédraogo; Bakayoko, Cruz, Diomande.

How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?

The match will not be broadcast live in the UK, but highlights will be uploaded to YouTube shortly after the final whistle.

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