Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig prediction, odds, start time: Bundesliga picks, best bets for March 3, 2023
Borussia Dortmund will try to stay perfect in 2023 when the club squares off against RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga match on Friday at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Since the resumption of play after the World Cup, Borussia Dortmund have won nine straight matches across all competitions, outscoring opponents 23-7. BVB enter Friday tied with top-of-the-table Bayern Munich in points (46) but sit second after factoring in goal differential (+18 to Bayern's +43). Meanwhile, RB Leipzig are 5-2-2 since the start of the year and sit in fourth in the Bundesliga standings with 42 points.
Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Dortmund as the +116 favorites (risk $100 to win $116) in the latest Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig odds, with RB Leipzig the +220 underdogs. A draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund picks or Bundesliga predictions, you must see what SportsLine soccer insider Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He went an astounding 50-25-1 on Premier League predictions in 2022 for a profit of more than $1,800 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has broken down Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund:
- Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig spread: Dortmund -0.5 (+115), RB Leipzig +0.5 (-145)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig over/under: 2.5 goals
- Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig money line: Dortmund +116, RB Leipzig +220, Draw +250
- BVB: Jude Bellingham leads the Bundesliga in duels won (335).
- RBL: Christopher Nkunku is tied for second in the Bundesliga in goals scored (12).
- Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig picks: See picks here
Why you should back Borussia Dortmund
Julian Brandt has elevated his play since the start of the year. Over the last seven games, the 26-year-old Brandt is tied for second among all players in the Bundesliga in combined goals and assists with six. He also ranks second in the league in chances created with 22.
In addition, Borussia Dortmund have been excellent in crunch time during the winning streak. Over the last nine games, the club has outscored opponents 6-1 over the final 15 minutes of matches. That includes two late game winners from American phenom Gio Reyna.
Why you should back RB Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku is one of the best goal scorers in the world. The 25-year-old scored 12 goals in the first 15 matches of the season before a knee injury forced him to miss three months of action. He returned on Feb. 18, providing an assist in a 3-0 win against Wolfsburg and is in line to square off against BVB.
In addition, RB Leipzig face a Borussia Dortmund side that may not have its complete attention on Friday's match. Four days after playing Leipzig, BVB have to play at Chelsea in the second leg of a Champions League matchup. Dortmund lead 1-0 in aggregate entering that match, so the club cannot afford to be fatigued.
How to make RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund picks
Eimer has broken down the Bundesliga match from every angle. He is backing the Over on the total and has identified two other picks for RB Leipzig vs. Dortmund, both of which pay plus-money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and picks.
