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RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

High Stakes in Leipzig

Home Side on a Bad Streak

Focusing too much on the UEFA Europa League affected the aspirations of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. After losing their last two games, the Red Bulls are sitting in fifth place, one point behind Freiburg. That means they don’t depend on themselves to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. It also means they can’t afford to lose on Sunday.

On the other hand, we’ve Augsburg, a team that’s fighting to avoid relegation. Plus, it has been putting up a good fight when playing on the road. That’s why Leipzig offering a -390 price in the sportsbook is no guarantee.

Bundesliga

Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and Bundesliga odds for RB Leipzing vs Augsburg. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.

RB Leipzig Heartbroken

RB Leipzig was hoping to win the UEL. Especially after defeating Rangers 1-0 in the first leg of the Semifinals. However, the Red Bulls couldn’t seal the deal in Scotland. They were eliminated after losing 3-1.

Regarding the Bundesliga, the Red Bulls lost their last two games. First, they lost 2-1 against FC Union Berlin at home. Most recently, they visited Borussia Monchengladbach and lost 3-1. It was a huge victory for the Black and Whites considering they played the last 25 minutes with 10 players.

The good news for the Red Bulls is that they’ll return home, where they own a 10-2-4 record. That’s way better than their 6-4-6 record on the road. Plus, they scored in eight of their last 10 games at Red Bull Arena.

Individually, Christopher Nkunku has had a season to remember. He’s the team’s top scorer with 32 goals in all competitions. He’s the main reason for you to consider including Leipzig in your soccer picks. Especially after having scored in the last two games.

As mentioned before, the Red Bulls are offering a -390 price. That means you need to wager $390 for a $490 payout in case they win. They’re used to handling the pressure of being the favorites, but they may be a bit tired.

Augsburg Needs One Point

Despite losing three of its last five games, Augsburg is sitting in 14th place, six points ahead of Stuttgart (16th). Whoever finishes in 16th place must face a team from the Bundesliga 2 for a spot in the top division.

Last weekend, Augsburg lost 4-1 to Koln. However, the Red and Whites won their last game on the road, 2-0 against Bochum. Plus, they recently visited Bayern Munich and put up a good fight, losing 1-0.

The good news is that the Red and Whites only need one point to avoid relegation and they’re 3-2-5 in their last 10 games on the road. Overall, they own a 3-4-9 record when playing away from home. For Sunday, according to the latest soccer odds, the draw is offering a +525 price.

Augsburg doesn’t have a player like Nkunku, but there’s Michael Gregoritsch, the team’s top scorer with eight goals. There’s also Florian Niederiechner, who scored in two of their last three games coming off the bench. As I always say, fresher legs can make a huge difference.

Based on results, Augsburg isn’t the most tempting underdog. Nevertheless, that changes thanks to the +1000 price that the Red and Whites are offering. A $100 bet on them could turn into an $1100 payout.

RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Head-to-Head

  • Previous Matches: 15
  • RB Leipzig Victories: 8 (21 goals)
  • Augsburg Victories: 3 (12 goals)
  • Draws: 4

The first meeting between the two finished 1-1. Precisely the result that Augsburg needs on Sunday. Andre Silva scored for RB Leipzig, while Daniel Caligiuri scored for the Red and Whites. He did it from the penalty spot.

Regarding the Bundesliga, Augsburg has never beaten RB Leipzig on the road. Its best result was a goalless draw in the 2018-19 season.

RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Game Information

  • Date: Sunday, May 8
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
  • RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Live Stream: fubo.tv

RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Total Team Total
Leipzig -1½ -140 -390 3  -135o 2½  -110o / 2½  -120u
FC Augsburg +1½ +120 +1000 3  +115u ½  -130o / ½  Evu
Draw +525

RB Leipzig vs Augsburg Prediction

If RB Leipzig hadn’t played on Thursday in Scotland, my betting online prediction would have been a comfortable victory for the Red Bulls. But they did play on Thursday in Scotland, so I expect Augsburg, a much more rested team, to put up a good fight. Not enough to pull off the stunner, but enough to cover.

Score Prediction: RB Leipzig 2, Augsburg 1

Pick: Augsburg +1½ at +120

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