Man City v RB Leipzig

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Tuesday night brings us matchday 5 of the Champions League and features this upcoming clash at the top of Group G between the group leaders, Manchester City, and their second placed visitors, RB Leipzig, when the two teams face off at the Etihad Stadium with three points separating the two sides which gives this encounter the feel of a ‘winner takes all' clash.

Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday despite City scoring what seemed to be a perfectly acceptable second goal which may have killed off their opposition, but nevertheless, the hosts hold a 100% record in Group G of the Champions League as Pep Guardiola's side have swept aside all opposition so far.

Victories over Red Star Belgrade and RB Leipzig, the latter being a 3-1 win away from home along with home and away wins against Young Boys have placed The Citizens in pole position to progress through to the knockout rounds of the competition especially as the hosts now possess a significant 11-point cushion over third placed Red Star Belgrade.

City have now won their last six Champions League ties on the trot overall while also winning their last 11 home ties on the trot as well.

RB Leipzig were dealt a disappointing 2-1 defeat away from home at Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga on Saturday which was not great preparation for this upcoming tough trip to Manchester on Tuesday night where the visitors will be attempting to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Group G table.

However, three defeats within RB Leipzig's last five games overall in all competitions suggest the German visitors may find this upcoming tussle at the Etihad Stadium a bridge too far for Marco Rose's side and they may well have to settle for a runners-up position in the group at best.

The bigger picture shows RB Leipzig have managed to capture just five wins from their last 12 matches in all competitions but although they slipped to a 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City, the German outfit have nevertheless picked up three wins which have come in the form of wins against Young Boys and home and away wins against Red Star Belgrade as well.

In addition, goals could feature here on Tuesday night especially as seven of RB Leipzig's last 10 matches overall have resulted in Over 3.5 goals being scored.

Manchester City v RB Leipzig Verdict

Goals have certainly played a big part in previous exchanges between Manchester City and RB Leipzig as three out of the last five meetings have resulted in Over 3.5 goals so this trend looks set to continue on Tuesday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 3.5 goals @ 2.20

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester City win & Over 3.5 goals @ 2.62

Correct Score: Manchester City 3-1 @ 11.00