RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday evening in a Bundesliga encounter.
The hosts sit fifth in the table with 40 points from 22 matches, while second-placed Dortmund arrive in Leipzig with 51 points and are on an impressive winning streak.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 21st February.
- Kick-off: 5:30pm BST.
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
- Last meeting: Borussia Dortmund 1-1 RB Leipzig, Bundesliga, 4th October 2025
RB Leipzig team news
Ole Werner’s squad faces several injury concerns ahead of this crucial fixture. Goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi remains sidelined with a knee injury and is not expected to return until late March. Maarten Vandevoordt will continue between the posts in his absence.
Assan Ouedraogo, who suffered tendon damage in his left knee during a win over Freiburg, is also unavailable and will be sidelined until the end of March.
Kosta Nedeljkovic is also unavailable due to a back injury, with his return expected in mid-March.
Viggo Gebel and Ayodele Thomas complete the list of absentees due to ongoing injury problems.
Borussia Dortmund news
Niko Kovac confirmed at his press conference that Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the trip to Leipzig due to muscular issues.
The defender joins captain Emre Can, who has suffered a new groin injury setback and is expected to be sidelined until at least the end of February.
Niklas Sule remains out with a thigh injury sustained in early February, while Filippo Mane is also unavailable due to a muscle injury.
The defensive injury crisis means 18-year-old Luca Reggiani will earn another starting opportunity in a back three alongside Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini.
In positive news, Marcel Sabitzer has returned to fitness and is expected to partner Felix Nmecha in midfield after a substitute appearance last week.
Form
RB Leipzig
Ole Werner’s side has endured a difficult period, managing just one victory in their last five outings across all competitions. Their most recent Bundesliga fixture ended in a 2-2 draw at home to VfL Wolfsburg, where they needed Brajan Gruda’s late equaliser to salvage a point.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund arrives in Leipzig in exceptional form, having won its last six consecutive Bundesliga matches. This impressive domestic run has been complemented by a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League play-off first leg on Tuesday.
They are currently unbeaten in their last 15 Bundesliga matches, a streak that includes nine wins and four draws.
Predicted lineups
RB Leipzig: Vandevoordt; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Gruda, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Diomande, Romulo, Nusa
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy
How to watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund?
In the UK, RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund will be shown live on Sky Sports Football, and you can also stream it via Sky Go or NOW TV.
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