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RB Leipzig are aware of the fact their title chances are all but over, as they sit 11 points behind Bayern Munich with 12 available on the schedule. However, Julian Nagelsmann's men can take a huge step towards securing a 2020-21 UEFA Champions League berth with a win Friday. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim sit in seventh place with 43 points and are just two behind the sixth-placed team, Wolfsburg, in what's likely to be a down-to-the-wire race for a 2020-21 UEFA Europa League spot. Hoffenheim have a below-average home record this season (W6, D1, L8) while Leipzig thrive on the road (W9, D4, L2 – second-best record in the Bundesliga), making them the clear favorites in the match.
Recent Form
Hoffenheim: W2, D2, L1
RB Leipzig: W2, D3
Team News
Hoffenheim
OUT: Benjamin Hubner (suspension), Sargis Adamyan (ankle), Ishak Belfodil (knee), Kostas Stafylidis (strain)
Doubtful: Stefan Posch (undisclosed), Jacob Bruun Larsen (groin)
RB Leipzig
OUT: Dayot Upamecano (suspension), Ethan Ampadu (back), Yussuf Poulsen (ankle)
Doubtful: Marcel Sabitzer (strain)
Expected Lineups
Hoffenheim: Oliver Baumann; Ermin Bicakcic, Melayro Bogarde, Havard Nordtveit, Stefan Posch; Robert Skov, Christoph Baumgartner, Sebastian Rudy, Diadie Samassekou, Steven Zuber; Munas Dabbur
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi; Nordi Mukiele, Marcel Halstenberg, Lukas Klostermann, Angelino; Konrad Laimer, Kevin Kampl; Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo, Patrik Schick; Timo Werner
Top Picks
Timo Werner, RB Leipzig: Werner has scored 31 competitive goals for
Game Preview
RB Leipzig are aware of the fact their title chances are all but over, as they sit 11 points behind Bayern Munich with 12 available on the schedule. However, Julian Nagelsmann's men can take a huge step towards securing a 2020-21 UEFA Champions League berth with a win Friday. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim sit in seventh place with 43 points and are just two behind the sixth-placed team, Wolfsburg, in what's likely to be a down-to-the-wire race for a 2020-21 UEFA Europa League spot. Hoffenheim have a below-average home record this season (W6, D1, L8) while Leipzig thrive on the road (W9, D4, L2 – second-best record in the Bundesliga), making them the clear favorites in the match.
Recent Form
Hoffenheim: W2, D2, L1
RB Leipzig: W2, D3
Team News
Hoffenheim
OUT: Benjamin Hubner (suspension), Sargis Adamyan (ankle), Ishak Belfodil (knee), Kostas Stafylidis (strain)
Doubtful: Stefan Posch (undisclosed), Jacob Bruun Larsen (groin)
RB Leipzig
OUT: Dayot Upamecano (suspension), Ethan Ampadu (back), Yussuf Poulsen (ankle)
Doubtful: Marcel Sabitzer (strain)
Expected Lineups
Hoffenheim: Oliver Baumann; Ermin Bicakcic, Melayro Bogarde, Havard Nordtveit, Stefan Posch; Robert Skov, Christoph Baumgartner, Sebastian Rudy, Diadie Samassekou, Steven Zuber; Munas Dabbur
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi; Nordi Mukiele, Marcel Halstenberg, Lukas Klostermann, Angelino; Konrad Laimer, Kevin Kampl; Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo, Patrik Schick; Timo Werner
Top Picks
Timo Werner, RB Leipzig: Werner has scored 31 competitive goals for Leipzig this season, including 21 away, so he is an excellent bet to extend his impressive scoring streak Friday. He has found the back of the net four times in his last four games as well.
Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig: Nkunku is Leipzig's most reliable creative threat in midfield, especially considering the injury situation of Marcel Sabitzer. He is also one of the top guys in the entire league when it comes to assists, so he's a good bet to stash in an important role with Leipzig likely to dominate.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Dream11 Team
GK: Peter Gulacsi
DF: Angelino
DF: Pavel Kaderabek
MF: Christopher Nkunku (VC)
MF: Sebastian Rudy
MF: Robert Skov
MF: Steven Zuber
FW: Timo Werner (C)
FW: Patrik Schick
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