UEFA Europa League. Qualifying Play-off. Round of 16
Stadium: Red Bull Arena (Leipzig)
German Leipzig will face Spanish Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, and the first match of this confrontation will be held in Germany. Quite an interesting pair, one of the central at this stage of the draw. It should be noted that both teams are quite respectful of the Europa League, because both of them have yet to decide the question of getting into the Champions League next season through the championship.
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There is no doubt that Leipzig is in great athletic form. In their last five games, the Red Bulls have achieved four wins with one loss to Bayern Munich. It is also important that Leipzig scored at least two goals against their opponents in this period. The statistics are excellent and RB finally broke into the top 4 of the Bundesliga, though, ahead of Hoffenheim, Freiburg and Union only on goal difference. It is also worth paying close attention to the fact that Leipzig is a home team this season, which also increases the chances of the Red Bulls to win the upcoming game.
Real Sociedad form
Unlike Leipzig, Real Sociedad is out of the Champions League zone in their league standings. Not that the Basques have no chance of qualifying for the Champions League, though. The White and Blues were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in a dramatic loss to Real Betis, which makes them even more motivated for the Europa League. Real Sociedad can boast good away statistics in La Liga, with only three losses in 11 games and four wins.
Injuries and suspensions
- Leipzig: Halstenberg;
- Real Sociedad: Barrenetxea, Monreal, Zubimendi, Fernandez, Januzaj.
Expert Betting Tips
Leipzig definitely does not want to lose a home game. Moreover, the Bulls will not mind fighting for the second most important trophy of European soccer, because the club has an empty museum, and the Red Bulls are eager to earn trophies and new fans. We believe that the Bulls will take the upcoming game seriously, but also the Spaniards are unlikely to do nothing about that, given the difficult situation of the Basques in La Liga and the fact that it will be extremely difficult for Sociedad to break into the top 4. We offer the following betting options for this match: W1 for 1.868; W1+TO (2.5) for 2.72; Correct Score 2-1 for 8.50.