RB Leipzig is right in the mix of things in the 2019-20 Bundesliga, in third place overall. The team sits seven points behind Bayern Munich, the league leaders — but also just two points clear of fifth-place Borussia Monchengladbach, which means that Leipzig’s hold on a slot in the Champions League for next year is tenuous at best. On Wednesday, RB Leipzig gets a chance at a reasonable match as Hertha Berlin comes to town. The visitors sit in 11th place in the Bundesliga, with just 34 points, 20 behind RB Leipzig and 27 behind Bayern Munich. Check out our sports betting thoughts on this midweek match from the top league in German soccer along with the Hertha Berlin vs Leipzig Bundesliga Odds.
Hertha Berlin vs Leipzig Odds & Picks – May 27
- When: Tuesday, May 27, 2020, 12:30 PM ET
- Where: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
- TV: FS2 / TUDN USA
- Radio: None
- Live Stream: fuboTV
- Bundesliga Odds: RB Leipzig 4/11 / Draw 9/2 / Hertha Berlin 7/1
Why should you put your money on Hertha Berlin?
Hertha showed that they may not be as easy to take down as some of their other peers on the bottom half of the Bundesliga table on Friday, when they hosted Union Berlin — and dealt them a 4-0 shellacking. The first half was much closer, as the teams went into the intermission in a scoreless draw. However, Vedad Ibisevic opened the scoring in the 51st minute, and Dodi Lukebakio found the back of the net a minute later. Matheus Cunha made it 3-0 in the 61st minute, and then Dedryck Boyata put the icing on the cake in the 77th minute.
Hertha overwhelmed the visitors in terms of shooting as well, launching 14 to just six for Union Berlin (8-0 on target). Hertha possessed for 58 percent of the game, and the teams combined for 24 fouls and three yellow cards. Union Berlin clearly cracked after a half-plus of Hertha pressure. If Hertha can break through early against Leipzig, this game could get interesting in a hurry.
Why should you bet on RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig took another lower-tier team in the Bundesliga to the woodshed on Sunday, rolling right over Mainz on the road, 5-0. Timo Werner opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and then Yussuf Poulsen added a second goal a dozen minutes later. Marcel Sabitzer tallied in the 36th minute to send matters into the locker room 3-0 at halftime. Timo Werner scored two more times after the intermission, in the 48th and 75th minutes, to complete the hat trick — and the rout.
The visitors possessed for 60 percent of the game and dominated the shooting, 16-3 (8-1 on target). The game got a little salty, as the teams combined for 22 fouls and six yellow card cautions (three a side). However, Mainz simply had no answer to the Leipzig pressure and could not break through to make a meaningful attack on the visitors’ net. If Leipzig can apply this kind of pressure at home on Wednesday, they should roll to another easy win.
Hertha Berlin vs Leipzig Final Score Prediction
Hertha Berlin is in the lower half of the table for a reason, while RB Leipzig has put together a solid season thus far. The stands will, of course, be empty for this game, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but I see Leipzig still taking care of business on their home pitch. They will likely take a more conservative approach than what they took against Mainz because of the greater danger that Hertha presents as far as their offensive talent. Even so, I see RB Leipzig managing the game effectively and coming away with a 3-1 win.
