FC Koln vs RB Leipzig Prediction: An away win is expected

RB Leipzig, in 5th position on the league table, will want to improve their league position when they travel away to the RheinEnergieStadion in Koln to take on FC on 15th March 2024 at 22:30 (GMT+3) in week 26 of the Bundesliga.  The Red Bulls will take an offensive tactic in Saturday's game since they are keen to clinch their place in the Champions League as just one point separates the team from Dortmund in fourth position.

After scoring as a substitute over the weekend, Lois Openda ought to be brought back into the starting lineup while Xaver Schlager serves a one-game suspension. With just 18 points from 25 games played, FC Koln is firmly positioned 18th on the league table. Considering their rankings, offensive capabilities and their unsteady defence, an away victory should be seriously considered.

The previous round of the Bundesliga football ended with Koln losing to league leaders (2-0). FC Koln hasn't demonstrated their defensive grit often this season resulting in the team conceding many goal and losing points from winning positions. FC Koln's defence has been compromised in all six of the last six games played resulting in ten goals conceded. 

The manager does not have any fitness or injury concern and should not have any challenge selecting his best eleven for this game. 

Leipzig is eager to get three points against the bottom team Darmstadt since they are one point outside of the top four. The hosts were eliminated by Real Madrid from the Champions League before to this match. Despite their impressive 1-1 draw in Spain, Leipzig's home loss to 1-0 meant that Willi Orban's equalizer was insufficient. Leipzig's main goal now is to finish in the top four after being eliminated from the Champions League. They are just one point behind fourth-place Dortmund with 43 points after 24 games. Leipzig has struggled defensively even though they have a strong scoring streak. Out of the previous five games, they have one clean sheet but just one scoreless game.

Leipzig has enjoyed a rather steady run in the Bundesliga recently. Out of a potential 15, they have accumulated 10 points from their past five league games. Out of those five games, their lone league defeat came at the hands of Bayern Munich. It should be plenty to give them confidence that they have won six of their eight home league games.

RB Leipzig is still pushing for a spot for next season Champion League and view all the remaining matches as final due to the amount of money the team will get from participating in the competition. Cnnsidering this, the strength of the away team, and the weak defence of the home team, a win is expected for Leipzig. Goals are expected from both teams. 

A 3-1 or 4-1 scoreline is anticipated.