RB Leipzig takes on Darmstadt at home on the 9th of March (14:30 GMT / 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT) in the 25th round of the German Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig is in 5th place in Bundesliga, just 1 point away from the 4th place (Borussia Dortmund) and is in need of a win if they want to qualify for the Champions League next season. Only the first 4 teams are allowed that.
On the other hand Darmstadt is 18th (the last team in Bundesliga) and there’s very low chance for them to avoid relegation. Right now they are 12 points behind the 15th place which would allow them to play the next season in the top German division. With 2 wins, 7 draws and 15 lost games out of 24, nobody expects to see them the next season in Bundesliga.
They already played once this season and RB Leipzig managed a 3-1 away win against Darmstadt.
RB Leipzig vs Darmstadt head to head:
The teams met 7 times:
- RB Leipzig won 6 matches
- Darmstadt won 1 game
The form of the teams in the most recent 5 German Bundesliga matches:
- RB Leipzig: won 3 games, drew 1, and lost 1
- Darmstadt: drew 2 times, and lost 3
Win-Loss Record:
- RB Leipzig has secured 13 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, showcasing a relatively strong performance. They’ve been particularly dominant at home with 8 wins out of 12 matches.
- Darmstadt, however, has struggled with only 2 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, indicating a tough season for them.
Goal-scoring Efficiency:
- RB Leipzig has scored a total of 53 goals in 24 matches, with an average of 2.21 goals per match. Their home performance in terms of goal-scoring has been particularly impressive, with an average of 2.50 goals scored per match.
- Darmstadt, however, has scored only 24 goals in the same number of matches, with an average of just 1 goal per match, showing a lower goal-scoring rate compared to RB Leipzig.
Defensive Strength:
- RB Leipzig has conceded 31 goals in 24 matches, with an average of 1.29 goals conceded per match, showcasing a relatively solid defensive performance overall. Their defense, especially at home, has been strong, conceding only 10 goals in 12 matches.
- Darmstadt, however, has conceded 58 goals in the same number of matches, with an average of 2.42 goals conceded per match, indicating a weaker defense compared to RB Leipzig.
First Goal Timing:
- RB Leipzig tends to score the first goal relatively early, with an average time of 32 minutes, especially so in home matches with an average time of 19 minutes.
- Darmstadt, however, tends to score the first goal slightly later in the match, with an average time of 35 minutes.
Clean Sheets and Failed to Score:
- RB Leipzig has kept 7 clean sheets in total, with 5 achieved at home and 2 away. They’ve also failed to score in 3 matches.
- Darmstadt, however, has kept only 2 clean sheets, both achieved at home, and has failed to score in 10 matches.
Biggest Victories and Defeats:
- RB Leipzig’s biggest victory was a 6 – 0 win, while their biggest defeat was a 2 – 5 loss.
- Darmstadt’s biggest victory stands at 4 – 2, while their biggest defeat was a staggering 0 – 8 loss.
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup:
Gulacsi; Henrichs, Simakan, Orban, Raum; Simons, Haidara, Schlager, Olmo; Sesko, Openda
SV Darmstadt 98 possible starting lineup:
Schuhen; Zimmermann, Gjasula, Maglica; Skarke, Franjic, Kempe, Karic; Justvan, Holtmann; Polter
Unavailable players:
- RB Leipzig: L. Klostermann (injured)
- Darmstadt: F. Holland (injured), M. Bader (injured), F. Nürnberger (injured), M. Mehlem (injured), C. Riedel (injured), F. Hornby (injured)
Nobody can deny that RB Leipzig is the favorite and they clearly should win this game. The only question is how many goals will they score. We can’t ignore Darmstadt already lost 8-0 against Bayern Munich.
Recommended bet: Over 3 goals odds: 1.52 @ BetWhale, stake: 100/100
Final Result: RB Leipzig – Darmstadt 2-0
Profit: -100 units
