23 September 2021, 16:42 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The German Bundesliga fixture, RB Leipzig vs. Hertha Berlin SC, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 25, at the 42,558-capacity stadium, Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
Preview RB Leipzig Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview RB Leipzig picked up a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FC Koln on Matchday 5 at the RheinEnergieStadion. Both sides had hit the crossbar in the first forty-five, before leaving the pitch without a goal at the break. Eight minutes after the break, Anthony Modeste (53') put the Billy Goats in front with a fine effort despite what appeared to be a foul in the build-up. Minutes later, Amadou Haidara (71') got the equalizer for the Red Bulls after smashing the header at the crossbar and into the back of the net, leaving both sides with a point apiece. The draw leaves Leipzig in 12th place and with only one victory after five games: LWLLD. The club has 4 points from 1W, 1D, & 3L. On the numbers, Leipzig have an average of 1.2 goals scored per game after a total of six goals in five Bundesliga games. At their end, they have conceded 7 goals (1.4 goals conceded per game), and have a G.D. of -1. A 4—2—3—1 with Andre Silva in attack is the expected formation from Jesse Marsch against Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Marcel Halstenberg is ruled out with an ankle injury, while Marcelo Saracchi will be unavailable due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Klostermann (thigh) remains doubtful for this fixture.
Preview Hertha BSC Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Hertha Berlin occupies 9th place on the Bundesliga table, having picked up 6 points from 2W, 0D, & 3L. On Matchday 5, Berlin defeated Bundesliga newcomers, Fürth, 2-1, on home turf at the Olympiastadion. Fürth established a one-goal lead after Branimir Hrgota (57' P.) sent the goalkeeper diving the wrong way from twelve yards. But Berlin responded through Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (61'), whose header restored parity a minute after the hour mark. Berlin had a huge slice of luck as an own goal from Maximilian Bauer (79' O.G) handed the club the lead and eventually all three points. While having back-to-back victories, LLLWW, Berlin has a tally of 7 goals (1.4 g.s.p.g). Furthermore, Die Alte Dame have conceded 12 goals (2.4 g.c.p.g) so far, and have a G.D. of -5. Pál Dárdai could emerge alongside the Old Lady with the 3—4—2—1 formation, having Ishak Belfodil in attack. Boyata is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Klünter will not be available due to a shoulder injury. The duo of Maolida (hamstring) and Torunarigha (thigh) will also be unavailable while Jarstein (match fitness) and Piatek (ankle) remain in doubt for this Matchday 6 contest.