Koln vs RB Leipzig: Koln look to continue their fine start to the season when they face RB Leipzig at home in their next Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Koln vs RB Leipzig
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Koln, Germany
Date: Saturday 18th September, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
Back to the Bundesliga and on the road in Köln 🚎
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #KOERBL pic.twitter.com/WtwWc2fXQf
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) September 18, 2021
Preview
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Koln drew their last match 1-1 against Freiburg last week in the Bundesliga where Modeste’s first half effort was cancelled out by Czichos’ own goal in the second half to ensure a share of the spoils.
Baumgart’s side is in the 7th spot after 4 matches having picked up 7 points.
On the other hand, Leipzig’s season has gone from bad to worse with the mid-week UCL group stage match loss to Manchester City 6-3.
This was a 4th loss inflicted on the German side in their last 5 matches across competitions.
Well, that’s over 😵
The team never gave up but ultimately go down heavily in Manchester.
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #MCIRBL pic.twitter.com/hrlC7Sia9Q
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) September 15, 2021
Last week’s 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich at home needed a strong reaction from the boys but Leipzig’s consistent losing coupled with goals concession spells trouble for Marsch.
They need a run of positive results to get their campaign back on track.
Both sides last met in the Bundesliga in late April earlier this year where Koln won the spoils 2-1 through Hector’s brace.
Form Guide
Koln: DWLWD
RB Leipzig: LWLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Freiburg 1-1 Koln
Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Koln vs RB Leipzig in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on Sony Ten 2.
Team News
Horn, Lemperle are ruled out for Koln due to injuries while Kainz is suspended for this one after he received a red card against Freiburg.
For the visitors; Novoa (knock), Halstenberg and Saracchi miss out due to long-term injuries as well.
Koln possible 11:
Horn, Schmitz, Meré, Czichos, Hector, Skhiri, Thielmann, Ljubicic, Uth, Modeste and Andersson
RB Leipzig possible 11:
Gulácsi, Gvardiol, Simakan, Orban, Mukiele, Kampl, Adams, Nkunku, Forsberg, Szoboszlai and Silva
Prediction: Koln 2-1 RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig just don’t seem to have the form at this point having lost 4 of their last 5 matches across competitions, with troubles mounting for them.
Koln has begun their season well and looking to build on the positive start. With two wins under their belt, they have the confidence.
We expect Koln to further deepen the problems for last season’s runners-up due to their better form and quality players.
Players to watch out for: Uth, Modeste, Forsberg and Nkunku.