Overview
Besides Bayern Munich, Leipzig is the only club that has maintained an unbeaten record in the Bundesliga this season. After 8 rounds, they have won 6 matches and drawn 2.
Leipzig have won all four of their last matches and are only behind Bayern on goal difference. Having only conceded three goals, Leipzig also have the best defense in the league.
Meanwhile, Dortmund are in relatively disappointing form. They have lost 3 and won 2 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches. After every win, Dortmund loses and vice versa. That series of poor results has caused the Ruhr team to fall to 7th place in the rankings.
The defense is one of Dortmund's biggest problems. They attack well, but a sloppy defense often gives them an advantage. The proof is that Dortmund has conceded goals in 8 consecutive matches in all competitions. The disastrous defense even caused Dortmund to suffer unbelievable defeats such as 1-5 against Stuttgart or 2-5 against Real Madrid.
Despite their inconsistent form and inferior form to Leipzig, Dortmund have home advantage at Signal Iduna Park, where they have yet to lose this season.
Therefore, the away trip to the Ruhr region promises a lot of risks for Leipzig. If they do not play with concentration, Leipzig's unbeaten streak can be completely stopped.
In terms of head-to-head record, Leipzig won the last time the two teams met. In the last 7 matches against Dortmund, Leipzig also won 6 matches.
Human resources situation
Coach Nuri Sahin deserves sympathy for facing an injury crisis at Dortmund.
Jan Couto, Giovanni Reyna, Julian Ryerson, Gregor Kobel, Felix Nmecha, Karim Adeyemi and Julien Duranville are all in the treatment room. Almugera Kabar will also be absent through suspension.
On the other side of the front line, Leipzig also did not have enough force. Xavi Simons, Forzan Assan, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager and David Raum were all absent due to injury.
Expected lineup:
Dortmund: Meyer, Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Gross, Sabitzer, Malen, Brandt, Gittens, Guirassy.
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Henrichs, Baumgartner, Kampl, Haidara, Nusa, Sesko, Openda.
The match between Dortmund and Leipzig takes place at 0:30 a.m. on November 3 (Vietnam time).
