RB Leipzig vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.
- RB Leipzig 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Benjamin Brand
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Medipol Basaksehir FK | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | FC Augsburg | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | FC Bayern München | A | 3–4 | L |
| 25 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 4–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
90%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. RB Leipzig get us underway at Red Bull Arena.
- 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jhon Cordoba is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hertha BSC.
- 8' Goal! Jhon Cordoba scores his 76 goal in 398 matches.
- 11' Dayot Upamecano has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' Peter Gulacsi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 513 appearances.
- 17' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Tousart on 17 minutes.
- 22' RB Leipzig have won 719 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Tousart made 424 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' RB Leipzig are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Deyovaisio Zeefuik on, Peter Pekarik off on 46 minutes.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Deyovaisio Zeefuik.
- 48' Dayot Upamecano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 48.
- 50' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a Red card on 50.
- 55' Hertha BSC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' Omar Alderete has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' Fresh legs for RB Leipzig! Yussuf Poulsen comes on to replace Emil Forsberg.
- 69' The RB Leipzig manager makes a substitution. Nordi Mukiele departs to be replaced by Marcel Sabitzer.
- 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Marcel Sabitzer does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
- 82' RB Leipzig started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 82.
- 84' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Javairo Dilrosun on, Dodi Lukebakio off on 84 minutes.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Eduard Lowen. He replaces Vladimir Darida on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jessic Ngankam is booked for Hertha BSC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Kevin Kampl makes way for Ibrahima Konate at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 39
- 18
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↓ Yussuf Poulsen 66'
-
22
Nordi Mukiele ↓ Marcel Sabitzer 69'
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Ibrahima Konate 90'
-
21
Justin Kluivert ↓ Dani Olmo 66'
Bench
- 11
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 66'
-
6
Ibrahima Konate ↑ 90'
-
7
Marcel Sabitzer ↑ 69'
-
25
Dani Olmo ↑ 66'
- 20
- 33
- 47
- 45
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 2
- 17
-
6
Vladimir Darida ↓ Eduard Lowen 89'
- 5
- 10
- 1
-
15
Jhon Cordoba ↓ Krzysztof Piatek 84'
- 11
- 20
- 14
Bench
-
42
Deyovaisio Zeefuik ↑ 46'
- 21
- 7
- 22
-
16
Javairo Dilrosun ↑ 84'
-
23
Eduard Lowen ↑ 89'
-
9
Krzysztof Piatek ↑ 84'
-
27
Jessic Ngankam ↑ 84'
- 31
Coach
Bruno Labbadia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christopher Nkunku | 6 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 5 |
| Amadou Haidara | 5 |
| Timo Werner | 4 |
| Emil Forsberg | 3 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 3 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Nordi Mukiele | 2 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
82%
Draw or Hertha BSC
39%
RB Leipzig or Hertha BSC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.