RB Leipzig vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips (13 August)

Used to being on the podium in the Bundesliga standings, Leipzig failed to take their place on the box last year and therefore only inherited 4th place in the standings. On the other hand, RasenballSport still made up for it by winning the German Cup ahead of Freiburg on penalties. In Europe, the Red Bulls haven't really lived up to their ambitions. Out of the group stage of the Champions League, they were then eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Defeated in the German Super Cup against Bayern 3-5, they were then held in check by Stuttgart last week after having nevertheless quickly opened the score 1-1.

more successful than the previous one when the club had to go through the play-offs to keep its place in the top flight. Much better last year, the Goats took a very decent 7th place in the standings which will allow them to play in the Conference League play-offs next week. Generally interesting during their summer preparation, they were surprised at the start of this season during the first round of the German Cup by being knocked out on penalties by Jahn Regensburg. However, this Cologne side did not have time to doubt as they won last week against Schalke 04 3-1.

Leipzig let American midfielder Adams (Leeds), defender Mukiélé (PSG), striker Hwang (Wolverhampton) and striker Bobbey (Ajax Amsterdam) go. Also, this week, left piston Angelino left for Hoffenheim. On the other hand, the midfielder Xavier Schlager (Wolfsburg) and the side Raum, neo-international (Hoffenheim) have arrived. After a very disappointing stint on the Chelsea side, Timo Werner has been back on the Leipzig side for a few days for an envelope of 20 million euros. The best shot of the transfer window of this team is perhaps to have been able to keep the one who was voted best player in the Bundesliga, Christopher Nkunku (20 goals, 13 assists). He has already unlocked his counter last week in the Bundesliga against Stuttgart. Portuguese striker André Silva (11 goals) is still there, as are midfielders Forsberg (6 goals) and Szoboszlai (7 goals). For this meeting, the Danish striker Poulsen is forfeited, as is the young Moriba (back on loan from Valencia) and the defender Klostermann who joined the infirmary this week.

The Turkish midfielder Ozcän (Dortmund), the Austrian Schaub (Hanover), the replacement left-back Horn (Bochum) and the regulars on the bench Ostrak (Saint-Louis City) left this Cologne team this summer. But, more importantly, this team's top scorer, Anthony Modeste, left for Dortmund this summer. On the other hand, defender Killian (Mainz), forwards Adamyan (Hoffenheim), Tigges (Dortmund), midfielder Martel (Leipzig, Austria Vienna), German international hopeful Linton Maina (Hanover) and left-back Pedersen (Birmingham ) compensated for all these departures. Like last week, the important defender Hübers, striker Uth (5 goals last season) and midfielder Limnios (0 goals last season) are not available for this meeting. The first city, on the other hand, made his return to collective training this week and he is hoped for this match. Last week, rookie Killian and midfielders Ljubicic and Kainz scored against Schalke.