RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid prediction, odds and preview

RB Leipzig will host Real Madrid in their first leg Round of 16 clash in the hopes of getting a good result ahead of the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The hosts finished second in Group G behind champions Manchester City while Los Blancos topped Group C unbeaten in six matches.

RB Leipzig have failed to be convincing domestically this year, losing three of their last five games ahead of this clash.

The Meringes however sit at the summit of La Liga and are unbeaten in their last five matches with Vinicius Jr shining forth yet again this season, and Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been been impressive despite having numerous injuries afforded them.

For RB Leipzig, Lois Openda and Benjamin Šeško are expected to be the key players on Tuesday night, while Vinicius Jr will be paired with Rodrigo Goes in attack for Los Blancos.

Also, the visitors will be without Jude Bellingham for this game, as the Englishman is out due to an ankle sprain.

The match starts at 8:00 pm.