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Nurnberg vs RB Leipzig Predictions

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      Nurnberg vs RB Leipzig Predictions

      Nurnberg’s last meeting with RB Leipzig ended in a crushing 6-0 loss from which they just haven’t recovered. Der Club have gone 17 matches without a win (D5 L12) since, though they did manage to hold leagues leaders Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw last time out at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. Nurnberg were, at least, knocked out of the German cup in the third round at the start of February, so league survival, though a long shot, is now the sole focus. However, that looks a tough ask. Even star midfielder Hanno Behrens – their top scorer in their 17/18 promotion-winning season – is yet to be the answer since his return from injury.

      At the other end of the table, RB Leipzig are honing in on a return to the UEFA Champions League. Ralf Rangnick’s men followed up a convincing win away to Stuttgart with a 1-1 draw at home to the ever tough Hoffenheim last weekend. Fortunately for them, they still have a four-point lead ahead of 5th place Wolfsburg and a five-point lead over 6th place Frankfurt and, most importantly, have another stellar opportunity to build on that cushion on Saturday. Leipzig have been a tough side to beat, with recent defeats only coming against top two sides Dortmund and Bayern.

      Find our Bundesliga Anytime Goalscorer tips for the weekend here.

      After a look at the stats, backing the visitors looks a good option. Leipzig’s attacking record combined with Nurnberg’s lack of defensive form – their 0-0 draw against Dortmund must be considered an anomaly – is the perfect combination for a bet there. Leipzig have conceded a league-low three goals in 2019 so far, so it will be very tough to see a goal from a Nurnberg side who have scored a league-low four goals in 2019. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls also boast the sixth-best scoring record this year too. And with Leipzig consistently making the most of their favourable fixtures, for example, in each of their most recent away wins against Dusseldorf (4-0), Hannover (3-0) and Stuttgart (3-1) it’s hard to look past them.

      Danish forward Yussuf Poulsen is the player to keep an eye on going forward. He is Leipzig’s top scorer with 12 goals so far this season – three short of the Bundesliga’s leading scorer Luka Jovic (15) – and he’s scored four goals over the Red Bulls’ last three away trips. He looks to take advantage of a Nurnberg side that has the third-worst defensive record in the league – in fact, they’ve conceded almost two goals per game over their last nine outings at home – and should continue to excel under Ralf Rangnick’s leadership. Coach Rangnick has only lost one of his nine Bundesliga meetings with Nurnberg. Our prediction: 3-0 Leipzig.

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