RB Leipzig vs Sporting: Confirmed Lineups, Injuries and Score Prediction

RB Leipzig vs Sporting: Wednesday 22nd January, 17:45 GMT, Red Bull Arena

 

RB Leipzig, languishing near the bottom of the Champions League table, host Sporting, who are in the bottom half of the table, in this midweek clash. The match takes place at the Red Bull Arena.

 

 

RB Leipzig vs Sporting Team News 

 

RB Leipzig will be without five key players for their Champions League clash against Sporting.  Ben Henrichs, Xaver Schlager, André Silva, Castello Lukeba, and Aboubacar Ouédraogo are all sidelined through injury.  Marco Rose may opt to maintain his three-man defence in their absence. 

 

For Sporting, Nuno Santos is confirmed to be missing through injury.  The fitness of Pote remains uncertain. 

 

RB Leipzig vs Sporting Confirmed Lineups 

 

RB Leipzig (4-4-2) 

 

Vandevoordt; Orbán, Bitshiabu, Geertruida, Raum; Haidara, Vermeeren, Simons, Baumgartner; Openda, Sesko

 

Sporting (4-4-2) 

 

Israel; Fresneda, Diomande, St. Juste, Araújo; Quenda, Hjulmand, Debast, Catamo; Trincão, Harder

 

Key Players: Xavi Simons vs Geny Catamo

 

Xavi Simons will be crucial for RB Leipzig. His ability to create chances and score goals from the attacking midfield position could be the key to unlocking the Sporting defence.

 

For Sporting, the pace and direct running of Geny Catamo will pose a threat to the RBL backline. How he fares against the RBL defence will be a key factor in the outcome of the match.

 

 

RB Leipzig vs Sporting Prediction 

 

RB Leipzig's recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back winless games.  However, their home record suggests they are capable of a strong performance. Sporting also arrive with a mixed record, having ended a four-match winless run away from home but still struggling for consistency.

 

Considering RBL's injuries and Sporting's recent away win, a draw seems the most likely outcome, although a narrow victory for either side is certainly possible. We predict a 2-2 draw.

RB Leipzig vs Sporting: Confirmed Lineups, Injuries and Score Prediction