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Champions LeagueWed 21 Oct, 19:00 UTC

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig prediction

Santiago Bernabéu

Real MadridHome
2.90 : 0.89
expected goals
RB LeipzigAway
78%Real Madrid
14%Draw
8%RB Leipzig
Eagle safe pickReal Madrid to win
1.31

Quick answer

Our prediction for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig is Real Madrid to win, with a 78% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Real Madrid to win at 1.31.

Prediction
Real Madrid to win
Chance
78%
Most likely score
2-0
Expected goals
Real Madrid 2.9, RB Leipzig 0.9
Best bet
Real Madrid to win at 1.31
Both teams to score
56%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Real Madrid to win
76% chanceFair price 1.312 units
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Eagle bold pick

Real Madrid to win and both score
38% chanceFair price 2.631 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Real Madrid 78%, the draw 14% and RB Leipzig 8%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Real Madrid took 12 points from their last 5 games and RB Leipzig took 6 from 5. Real Madrid come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Real Madrid won 8 of their last 10 games at home. RB Leipzig won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Real Madrid score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.2. RB Leipzig score 2.2 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 of Real Madrid games and 17 of RB Leipzig games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Real Madrid to win has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Real Madridrecent form+3%
  • RB Leipzigrecent form-3%
  • Real Madridrest between games-5%
  • RB Leipzigrest between games-5%
Real Madrid form D L W W WRB Leipzig form D L W L LHome edge in this league 32% more goals at homeCorrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: Real Madrid are favourites

The big picture

Real Madrid host RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wed 21 Oct, 19:00 at Santiago Bernabéu. Our prediction for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig is Real Madrid to win, with a 78% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Real Madrid to win at 1.31.

Real Madrid form

Real Madrid have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 24 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

RB Leipzig form

RB Leipzig have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 44 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Real Madrid to score about 2.9 goals and RB Leipzig about 0.9. That points to Real Madrid to win, with 2-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Real Madrid to win at 1.31. Our bold bet is Real Madrid to win and both score at 2.63.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

Real MadridRB Leipzig
Games played2020
Wins1212
Draws22
Losses66
Goals scored3944
Goals conceded2429
Scored per game1.92.2
Conceded per game1.21.4
Home record8W 1D 1L8W 2D 0L
Away record4W 1D 5L4W 0D 6L
Clean sheets25%25%
Both teams scored65%65%
Over 2.5 goals60%85%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals89%1.12
Over 2.5 goals73%1.37
Over 3.5 goals52%1.91
Both teams to score56%1.79
Real Madrid or Draw92%1.09
RB Leipzig or Draw22%4.54
Real Madrid to win and Over 2.562%1.61
RB Leipzig to win and Over 2.56%17.77
Real Madrid clean sheet41%2.43
RB Leipzig clean sheet6%18.13

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

2-09.5%
3-09.2%
2-18.5%
3-18.2%
4-06.7%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Latest news on these teams

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Questions people ask

Who will win Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?

Our prediction for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig is Real Madrid to win, with a 78% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Real Madrid to win at 1.31.

What is the score prediction for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?

2-0 is the most likely score, followed by 3-0 and 2-1. We expect Real Madrid to score 2.9 goals and RB Leipzig 0.9.

Will both teams score in Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?

Both teams to score has a 56% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Real Madrid last 20 games and 13 of RB Leipzig last 20.

How are Real Madrid playing?

Real Madrid have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 24 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

How are RB Leipzig playing?

RB Leipzig have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 44 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig?

Real Madrid to win at 1.31, with a 76% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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