RB Leipzig vs Elversberg prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 24, 2026
On October 24, 2026, RB Leipzig and Elversberg will face off in the seventh round of Germany's Bundesliga. The hosts are determined to win, but the visitors have ambitions of their own.
RB Leipzig vs Elversberg team news and expert analysis
The Leipzig club returned to the group of leading teams last season, finishing third. That earned them a return to the Champions League, but the Germans began their campaign with a 1-4 defeat to Como. In October, they managed to beat PSV, albeit by a 1-0 scoreline. They then suffered a comprehensive defeat to Real Madrid. Their domestic campaign began poorly, but they alternated defeats with wins, including some emphatic victories. They suffered a heavy 1-6 loss to Bayern Munich.
The team from Saarland secured promotion from second place in Bundesliga 2, becoming newcomers to the top flight. They did not look out of place there, opening the season with victories in both the cup and the league. However, defeats began to pile up in September. They finally returned to winning ways against Augsburg in the most recent round, prevailing 4-3.
Demichelis's side have excellent scoring numbers: 2.67 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game. The Bundesliga newcomers score twice per match on average, while conceding 1.83 goals.
Previous matches: RB Leipzig vs Elversberg
The clubs met in the third tier in 2013/2014. On that occasion, they exchanged home wins.
Only a victory for the home side is expected here, but the visitors have shown that they will not surrender points easily to anyone. We are backing "over 3.5 goals" (odds – 1.69).
RB Leipzig vs Elversberg: key statistics and trends
- RB Leipzig have lost three of their last six matches
- 33% of RB Leipzig matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total is 4.5 goals per match
- Elversberg have lost two of their last four matches
- 67% of Elversberg matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total is 3.83 goals per match
RB Leipzig vs Elversberg: possible starting lineups
RB Leipzig play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Vandevoordt — Baku, Orbán, Castello, Raum — El Aynaoui, Banzuzi — Maksimović, Nkunku, Nusa — Romulo
Elversberg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kristof — Sirch, Pinkert, Rohr, Günther — Kaidel, Porembа — Petkov, Darwich, Zimmerschied — Foutekeu
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