RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 Betting Tips and Prediction. When Schalke 04 plays RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday (May 27), their battle for Bundesliga survival comes down to the wire. Amid a hectic conclusion to a tumultuous campaign, Thomas Reis’ team is one point from safety.
On Saturday, Leipzig continued their incredible late-season form by defeating former leaders Bayern Munich 3-1 to severely dent the Bavarians’ title hopes. The team led by Marco Rose has won five straight games, including a 5-1 victory over Freiburg, to advance to the DFB Pokal final on May 2.
Leipzig is third in the Bundesliga with 63 points after 33 games, four points ahead of Union Berlin in fourth.
Schalke drew 2-2 with Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend, earning a crucial point in their fight against the drop. That came after a 6-0 thrashing they received on May 13 from Bayern Munich, which ended their two-game winning streak.
With 31 points from 33 games, Reis’ team sits in 17th place in the league, one point behind Stuttgart in 15th place and safe.
RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 – Important Points:
Leipzig leads the series with a winning record of seven victories in the last twelve matches. In that time, Schalke has won three games and split the victories twice.
Since a 3-1 setback in September 2019, Leipzig is on a four-game winning streak against Die Knappen, scoring an incredible 18 goals and allowing just one. Three of their past four away games have ended in defeat for Reis’ team, except a 3-2 victory at Mainz on May 5.
The DFB Pokal quarterfinal victory over Borussia Dortmund on April 5 marked the start of Die Roten Bullen’s recent winning streak of four home games in all competitions.
RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 – The Prediction:
Rose could start with a depleted lineup because their league spot is assured and a DFB Pokal final is imminent. That ought to encourage a Schalke team that is fighting for its season. A tie might occur since Schalke will probably struggle to get all three points.
Prediction: Leipzig 2-2 Schalke
RB Leipzig vs Schalke 04 – The Tip:
1: Results – Draw
2: Total goals over 3 goals – Yes
3: More than 5 cards – Yes
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