RB Leipzig defeated Bochum in the last round of the DFB Pokal and head into Tuesday’s clash against Wolfsburg on the back of 3-2 weekend win over Gladbach in the Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg beat Schalke in the previous round and like their hosts, they also head into the next round on the back of a league win, after beating Hertha 2-0 at home on Saturday.
Four of the last five competitive and non-competitive meetings between these two clubs have ended in stalemates, including January’s Bundesliga clash which finished 2-2.
Both teams have score in four of the two club’s last five encounters but under 2.5 goals have been produced in four of their last six clashes in all competitions.
RB Leipzig sit 5pts and one position ahead of Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga table this season, with both teams looking set to finish in the top four this season.
Wolfsburg claim the title of form favourites having won five and drawn one of their last six matches in all competitions.
RB Leipzig have won five of their last six matches as well, but their 2-0 defeat in the Champions League against Liverpool puts them behind Wolfsburg in the form guide.
The hosts have only failed to score in one of their last six outings and both teams have scored in two of their last three home games.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of Leipzig’s last six matches, which suggests that there will be goals in this game. Wolfsburg have a strong defensive record though, keeping clean sheets in each of their last six matches.
Sabitzer, Angeliño, Szoboszlai and Laimer look set to miss Tuesday’s game for the hosts through injury, while Siersleben and Brekalo have been confirmed injured for Wolfsburg, so both teams are likely to field slighted rotated starting elevens for this cup tie.
History suggests that this cup tie will be close and competitive, as does the performances of both clubs so far this season.
Each will be viewing the DFB Pokal as a great opportunity to claim silverware this season, so each are expected to field strong sides from the off.