Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal

Prediction published on 11/05/2021, 06:31  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 11/05/2021 at 06:32 in DFB Pokal Predictions

RB Leipzig are looking to win their first major title when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Cup. The two Bundesliga sides faced off recently in the league in what came to be a five-goal thriller, Dortmund leaving with three points in the bag, courtesy of a 3-2 win. Leipzig’s slim title hopes were completely extinguished by the defeat, while Dortmund’s place as the team with the best recent form in Bundesliga was more emphasized. Heading to Berlin, Leipzig have two wins in their last five matches and only three clean sheets in 10. In the last two matches in this competition, Leipzig have seen off Bundesliga opposition, and they have five straight wins ahead of the final. Julian Nagelsmann will be a man in focus here as the coach looks to guide the team to silverware before leaving for Bayern Munich. Ahead of their loss to Dortmund, he indicated that he’ll have a few changes for the final but it doesn’t seem there’ll be a lot of that in the team. Alexander Sorloth is expected to replace Hee-chan Hwang while Chris Nkunku could return after sitting out the last game with a back problem.

This is the only piece of silverware these two sides can win this season. Borussia Dortmund are in the race for a top four finish and with that mission almost accomplished, they will be looking to add the DFB Cup to their cabinet. Dortmund have won this cup four times before. Heading here, most focus will be on Erling Haaland, who missed the last game with a knock. Despite his prowess, he hasn’t won any major title in Germany and this presents a good chance. Goalkeeper Marwin Hitz is a doubt for the game but Jadon Sancho is available and in fine form. Dortmund are on five straight wins ahead of this game, and they’ve scored two or more in each of them, totaling 16 goals, and with three clean sheets. They had an easier game in the semis, beating Holstein Kiel, but before that they labored to beat Borussia Monchengladbach. Like Leipzig, they are also unbeaten in the last five matches in this competition.