Manchester City vs RB Leipzig: Champions League preview and prediction

Despite dominating much of the first leg, Pep Guardiola’s conceded an equaliser away in Germany last month to draw 1-1, and must now finish the job at the Etihad Stadium.

While City remain in the hunt for a treble this season, few would argue that their quality hasn’t slightly slipped. Clearly, they remain better than most teams around but there is an air of fragility about Guardiola’s side this season.

Leipzig, then, will feel more confident than usual about pulling off a shock.

City have a chequered history in this particular competition after all and have often found interesting new ways of elimination.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Manchester City vs RB Leipzig is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time tonight, Tuesday March 14, 2023.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host.

Where to watch Manchester City vs RB Leipzig

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.

Live stream: Subscribers can watch on a live stream across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles and more via the BT Sport website or app.

Live blog: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.

Manchester City vs RB Leipzig team news

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to return for City after he was rested for Saturday’s late win over Crystal Palace. John Stones also made his return at Selhurst Park and looks likely to play again, while Phil Foden and Jack Grealish could partner Erling Haaland up front.

For Leipzig, Chelsea-bound Christopher Nkunku is expected to miss out due to a hamstring injury. Timo Werner and Dominik Szoboszlai, however, are likely to shake off illness to feature.

Manchester City vs RB Leipzig prediction

While City haven’t been at their excellent best this season, you’d have to back them to get the job done at home.

Manchester City to win 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Manchester City wins: 1

Draws: 1

RB Leipzig wins: 1

Manchester City vs RB Leipzig latest odds

Manchester City to win: 1/3

Draw: 4/1

RB Leipzig to win: 15/2

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.