Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: RB Leipzig v. Borussia Dortmund Preview

Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: RB Leipzig v. Borussia Dortmund Preview

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RB Leipzig will host Borussia Dortmund in a matchup likely to feature plenty of goals at both ends, as the previous meeting between the sides ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. In fact, four of the last five meetings between these two sides has ended with goals at both ends, and three during that span has produced over 4.5 goals. This game could also play a big part on deciding which team finishes in second place. Dortmund hold a three-point edge over Leipzig, but a win from the hosts could change things up considering both sides have the exact same goal differential (plus-45). The league title might be decided, but that does not mean there isn't anything left to play for in the final two weeks of the season.

Recent Form

RB Leipzig: W2, D3

Borussia Dortmund: W3, L2

Team News

RB Leipzig

OUT: Yussuf Poulsen (ankle), Konrad Laimer (illness), Ethan Ampadu (back)

Doubtful: None

Borussia Dortmund

OUT: Achraf Hakimi (suspension), Manuel Akanji (strain), Thomas Delaney (strain), Marco Reus (thigh), Mahmoud Dahoud (knee), Dan-Axel Zagadou (knee)

Doubtful: Giovanni Reyna (illness)

Expected Lineups

RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi; Marcel Halstenberg, Lukas Klostermann, Tyler Adams; Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Kampl, Angelino; Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo; Timo Werner, Patrik Schick

Borussia Dortmund: Roman Burki; Mats Hummels, Emre Can, Marcel Schmelzer; Lukasz Piszczek, Axel Witsel, Julian Brandt, Raphael Guerreiro; Jadon Sancho, Thorgan Hazard; Erling

Game Preview

RB Leipzig will host Borussia Dortmund in a matchup likely to feature plenty of goals at both ends, as the previous meeting between the sides ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. In fact, four of the last five meetings between these two sides has ended with goals at both ends, and three during that span has produced over 4.5 goals. This game could also play a big part on deciding which team finishes in second place. Dortmund hold a three-point edge over Leipzig, but a win from the hosts could change things up considering both sides have the exact same goal differential (plus-45). The league title might be decided, but that does not mean there isn't anything left to play for in the final two weeks of the season.

Recent Form

RB Leipzig: W2, D3

Borussia Dortmund: W3, L2

Team News

RB Leipzig

OUT: Yussuf Poulsen (ankle), Konrad Laimer (illness), Ethan Ampadu (back)

Doubtful: None

Borussia Dortmund

OUT: Achraf Hakimi (suspension), Manuel Akanji (strain), Thomas Delaney (strain), Marco Reus (thigh), Mahmoud Dahoud (knee), Dan-Axel Zagadou (knee)

Doubtful: Giovanni Reyna (illness)

Expected Lineups

RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi; Marcel Halstenberg, Lukas Klostermann, Tyler Adams; Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Kampl, Angelino; Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo; Timo Werner, Patrik Schick

Borussia Dortmund: Roman Burki; Mats Hummels, Emre Can, Marcel Schmelzer; Lukasz Piszczek, Axel Witsel, Julian Brandt, Raphael Guerreiro; Jadon Sancho, Thorgan Hazard; Erling Haaland

Top Picks

Jadon Sancho, Dortmund: Sancho registered one goal and one assist in his previous match against Leipzig this season. The Englishman hasn't been himself since the league restarted in May, but he seems to be trending in the right direction and could be a spark up front once again, especially with Erling Haaland struggling to produce.

Timo Werner, RB Leipzig: Werner bagged a goal the last time out and already has five goals in seven starts since the league resumed in May, while also cracking the score-sheet in three of his last four appearances. He netted a brace in the previous fixture against Dortmund earlier this season.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

  1. Jadon Sancho
  2. Timo Werner
  3. Raphael Guerreiro
  4. Erling Haaland

Dream11 Team

GK: Roman Burki

DF: Lukas Klostermann

DF: Lukasz Piszczek

DF: Mats Hummels

DF: Marcel Halstenberg

MF: Raphael Guerreiro

MF: Julian Brandt

MF: Dani Olmo

MF: Marcel Sabitzer

FW: Jadon Sancho (C)

FW: Timo Werner (VC)

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