Can Teams Handle the League Grind After Europe?: Accumulator Tip for March 15

With midweek UEFA football out of the way, teams gear up for their respective fixtures in Europe. The most highlighted match this Saturday is that of RB Leipzig facing off against Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Who will emerge victorious in this entertaining clash?

RB Leipzig vs. Dortmund

Marco Rose's men are going through a rough patch. RB Leipzig have won just two of their last nine matches across all competitions (D5, L2). 

In their last league outing, they were held to a goalless draw against Freiburg away from home. This comes after suffering a rare 2-1 home defeat against Mainz.

Dortmund, on the other hand, come into this match in high spirits. They beat Lille 2-1 on the road in round 16 of the UEFA Champions League (second leg). This saw them progress to the quarter-finals where they'll face a resilient Barcelona. 

Regarding their performance in the league, the visitors failed to live up to their billing as favourites as they lost 1-0 at home Augsburg. This ended a six-match winning streak in the league leaving them in tenth place in the Bundesliga standings. 

If there is one side to trust to step up to the plate in this match then it has to be Dortmund. However, Leipzig tend to competitive in matches like this and this is the same reason I'm staying away from the full-time market. I'm expecting a high-octane affair when both these sides meet this Saturday. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last three encounters and I see the same trend happening here.

• Bet Type: TO 2.5

Torino vs. Empoli

Torino squandered their lead twice in their recent away league match against Parma to settle for a thrilling 2-2 draw. 

That draw halted a two-match winning streak against AC Milan and Monza. Heading into this clash, they'll aim to return to winning ways and strengthen their tenth place in Serie A standings. 

Empoli find themselves languishing in 18th place in the standings. They are within the relegation zone and are just two points behind safety.

Last time out, they suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat against AS Roma in Serie A. This extended their winless run in the league to 13 games, recording ten losses and three draws.

Torino are favourites to win here. However, I'm expecting Empoli to get on the scoreboard considering they've scored in eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions. Torino have registered one sheet in six matches and I see them conceding here. 

• Bet Type: IT2 - Over - 0.5

Girona vs. Valencia

Girona have been in poor form in La Liga and come into this match winless in five games (D2, L3). However, they've shown resolve in their recent matches picking up two consecutive draws.

The most recent of those stalemates was a 1-1 away draw against Espanyol. The last time they won a league match was against La Palmas winning 2-1 at home on February 03.

Valencia's goal this season is simple: avoid relegation. With 27 points accumulated from 27 games, they are 16th in the league standings and are one point ahead of the relegation zone. 

Valencia finally put an end to their three-match winless run in Laliga when they beat Real Valladolid 2-1 at home. They come into this match aiming to make it two wins on the bounce. 

Valencia's recent three matches have all been high-scoring affairs. I'm not expecting to see a clean sheet in this match and with no clear win a bet on the over 2.5 goals seems reasonable for this cagey affair. 

• Bet Type: TO 2.5