Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have emerged as potential challengers against Bayern Munich’s reign in the Bundesliga this season, as they’re right behind the Bavarian giants in the German top-flight standings, with the former in second place with 13 points and the latter right behind them with 12 points.
After dropping points in the opening matchday, the Yellow Wall and Die Roten Bullen strung together four consecutive wins. However, when these two sides meet at Signal Iduna Park anew this Saturday, only one can extend their winning streak, unless they share the spoils in a stalemate.
Borussia Dortmund will take on Athletic Bilbao later in the second matchday of this season’s Champions League, which means they’ll have less rest compared to RB Leipzig, who won’t play in Europe this season. This might play a role in this weekend’s Top 4 clash.
Talking Points
Borussia Dortmund’s backline doesn’t get enough plaudits
Much of Borussia Dortmund’s recent success has been attributed to the attacking exploits of Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi, who have scored six goals thus far. However, BVB’s backline also deserves plaudits for performing well under head coach Niko Kovac.
With only three goals conceded thus far, BVB not only boast the joint-best defencive record in the German top-flight, they are the only team to have registered four successive clean sheets this term, the third longest run in their history after 2009-10 (six straight clean sheets) and 1989-90 (five straight clean sheets). Since their 3-3 draw against FC St. Pauli on the first matchday, Borussia Dortmund have never conceded a goal, and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has only had to make one save.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s recent comeback from a torn meniscus also helps, and the 25-year-old centre-back played a key role in the team’s recent shutout victories over VfL Wolfsburg and Mainz, playing alongside Ramy Bensebaini and Waldemar Anton in their 3-4-3 formation.
Furthermore, Borussia Dortmund can make the case for having the deepest midfield in the Bundesliga, with Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Groß, Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka, Yan Couto, Emre Can, and Julian Brandt all present.
Raum has been RB Leipzig’s talisman
RB Leipzig are also doing well because their new boys are stepping up. Romulo Cardoso and Johan Bakayoko have opened their accounts with two goals each. However, it’s their captain, David Raum, who has made the biggest impact on the team thus far.
The 27-year-old is one of Die Roten Bullen’s most versatile players, as he can play as a left-sided midfielder or as a left-back. According to Squawka, Raum leads the Bundesliga in ball recoveries (35), chances created (17), and accurate crosses (16), which has him above the likes of Fares Chaibi, Maximilian Arnold, and Harry Kane.
Raum took the captain’s armband from fellow defender Willi Orban before the start of this campaign, and even Orban knows that Raum deserved it.
History
Borussia Dortmund have lost six of their last eight Bundesliga games against RB Leipzig (W2), their most losses against any side in the German top-flight since the beginning of the 2021-22 campaign. However, both of their wins in this fixture have come at Signal Iduna Park.
13 points from their first five games represent Borussia Dortmund’s best start to a Bundesliga campaign in eight years, matching their 2015-16 tally. They’re unbeaten in their last 13 Bundesliga matches (W11, D2), picking up 35 of a possible 39 points, the joint-best record in the league across that span alongside Bayern Munich.
RB Leipzig have won each of their last four Bundesliga matches, only one fewer than they managed in their first 20 league matches of 2025 (W5). They last won five straight league matches under former boss Marco Rose between April and May 2023.
Betting Tip
The Bundesliga 2025 odds expect the hosts to come out on top this weekend. Borussia Dortmund are priced at 1.74 to win, while RB Leipzig are 3.72 underdogs, and a draw is at 3.88 in the 1X2 market. Perhaps the short turnaround between this weekend and the Athletic Bilbao game will keep the Yellow Wall sharper compared to Die Roten Bullen.
Both teams are likely to appear in the Bundesliga 2025 highlights reel, with Borussia Dortmund likely to score more goals. Besides our recommended bet, SBOTOP bettors may also add Over 3.25 at 1.78, Over 3.50 at 2.01, Over 3.75 at 2.26, and even Total Goal 4-6 at 2.26 to the parlay. Moreover, a Correct Score of 2-0 in favour of RB Leipzig – the result of their previous league meeting – seems like a long shot at 32.00.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR (⭐) BETS ARE WORTH:
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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