Champions League: Manchester United v RB Leipzig Preview and Predictions

Champions League: Manchester United v RB Leipzig Preview and Predictions

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Marcus Rashford celebrates his goal against Paris Saint Germain

RB Leipzig travels to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the second fixture of their group. Both of them won their first matches and Manchester United will be high on confidence after beating Paris Saint Germain away. Leipzig sits on top of Group H on goal difference and will look to build on that.

Manchester United come off a dull draw against Chelsea while Leipzig won against Hertha Berlin. Both teams will be high on confidence heading into this match. Edinson Cavani will be looking to make his first start for Manchester United, while Leipzig will to throw a spoiler for that. Leipzig will also aim to progress as high as they can in the league to prove that they are still a good team after the sale of Timo Werner.

Predicted Line-ups:

 Manchester United: David De Gea (GK), Aaron Wan Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Axel Tuanzebe, Alex Telles, Paul Pogba, Fred, Donny Van De Beek, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.

RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi (GK), Benjamin Henrichs, Ibrahim Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Angelino, Kevin Kampl, Dani Olmo, Marcel Sabitzer, Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen, Hwang Hee-chan

Injuries:

Manchester United: Jesse Lingard, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones

RB Leipzig: Tyler Adams, Marcel Halstenberg, Lukas Klosterman, Konrad Laimer, Fabrice Hartmann

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RB Leipzig v Hertha Berlin

Score Prediction:

Manchester United will be having home advantage and also confidence in their hand as they beat the mighty PSG away. They also have a full team to call upon, while RB Leipzig have injuries to key players. This match should go in Manchester United’s favour and we predict a 2-0 win.

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