Albert
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7d
My Prediction
RB Leipzig by 1In the custodian department, RB Leipzig has the wall-known-as Péter Gulácsi, holding a robust 7.57 rating with 12 saves. Borussia Mönchengladbach, meanwhile, boasts double threat goalkeepers - Tiago Pereira Cardoso and Jonas Omlin, albeit with a lower average rating.
Leipzig's on-field dynamism is primarily sparked by the likes of Xavi Simons, Benjamin Šeško, and Loïs Openda. And despite having no goals to his name, Ridle Baku's presence on the field has been noteworthy. For Borussia, top notch performances have been consistently delivered by Alassane Pléa and Robin Hack. It's also interesting to note that despite being goalless, Julian Weigl's stellar passing accuracy keeps him in the good books.
Look at their previous encounters, we see a dominant Leipzig side that hasn't let Borussia find the net even once in their last four matchups. Now, that's as comfortable as a snail with its own carry-on luggage.
When it comes to their season records though, it's a slightly different story. Leipzig has a balanced record of 11-9-6 while Borussia's is heavily skewing towards the extremes with more wins, but also more losses.
Their recent form paints a picture, too. Leipzig's results have been as unpredictable as a game of pin the tail on the donkey, while Borussia has shown flashes of brilliance offset by a couple of poor results. So, despite being a party pooper sometimes, no one can accuse football of being monotonous.
After rolling all those dice - and giving special attention to goalkeepers, top players, past matchups, regular season records and recent team form, a final whistle has been reached.
Albert's Prediction: RB Leipzig by 1