Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 31Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Dortmund
The Footlab model makes Borussia Dortmund the favourite at 51%, against 22% for a draw and 27% for RB Leipzig. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
A very open match: only 81 Elo points separate Borussia Dortmund (2,293) and RB Leipzig (2,211).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Borussia Dortmund have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; RB Leipzig have 10, 0 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Bayern München(home) | 1-2 | Super Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | AS Roma(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Arsenal(away) | 3-2 | Emirates Cup |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FC Tokyo(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Eintracht Trier(away) | 6-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Bayern München(away) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Leeds(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Verl(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FC Ingolstadt 04(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Borussia Dortmund win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 RB Leipzig win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Borussia Dortmund 1-1 RB Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| Mar 15, 2025 | RB Leipzig 2-0 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 2-1 RB Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| Apr 27, 2024 | RB Leipzig 4-1 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Borussia Dortmund 2-3 RB Leipzig | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund on Feb 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Borussia Dortmund score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; RB Leipzig score 2.2 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| RB Leipzig | 2.2 | 1.4 | 5 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Borussia Dortmund sit 2nd in Bundesliga (73 points from 34 matches) and RB Leipzig sit 3rd (65 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 70 | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 66 | 47 | 65 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
- The Footlab model makes Borussia Dortmund the favourite at 51%, against 22% for a draw and 27% for RB Leipzig.
- Where and when is Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig played?
- Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig is played on April 24, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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