RB Leipzig vs Paderborn Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News
By Jake Purvis
RB Leipzig's 4-2 win over Koln on Monday extended their unbeaten Bundesliga run to ten matches, with only one loss in the league since October.
A total of ten draws so far this season have frustrated Leipzig and halted their chance to be higher up the table, but they'll be confident going into Saturday's game against the league's bottom side.
Paderborn have it all to do this weekend. They had enjoyed back-to-back promotions from Germany's third tier to the top flight, but there is no escaping the fact that it has been a huge struggle for the club.
After a 6-1 thrashing by Borussia Dortmund last weekend, the players' confidence is sure to be on the floor. A total of just 19 points has left them rock-bottom, eight points off 16th placed Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Where to Watch?
When Is Kick Off? Saturday 6 June
What Time Is Kick Off? 14:30 (BST)
Where is it Played? Red Bull Arena
TV Channel/Live Stream? BT Sport (UK), fuboTV (US).
Team News
Leipzig did not pick up any fresh injuries in their win over Koln. Timo Werner - heavily tipped to join Chelsea - is expected to keep Patrik Schick company in the final third, while Dani Olmo's impressive performance last time out should see him keep his spot out wide.
The home side will once again be without Kevin Kampl, Yussuf Poulsen, Ibrahima Konate, Ethan Ampadu and Fabrice Hartmann.
As for the league strugglers, Jamilu Collins will miss out due to suspension after a booking picked up against Borussia Dortmund. Laurent Jans could feature in place of Collins and manager Steffen Baumgart could reshuffle the deck, with Ben Zonlinski in contention. Luca Kilian is still out with a thigh injury.
Predicted Lineups
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi; Mukiele, Klostermann, Upamecano, Angelino; Olmo, Sabitzer, Laimer, Nkunku; Schick, Werner.
Paderborn: Zingerle; Drager, Strohdiek, Hunemeier, Jans; Zolinski, Srbeny, Schonlau, Vasiliadis, Anti-Adjej; Mamba.
Head to Head Record
RB Leipzig and Paderborn have only played each other a grand total of four times, with Leipzig winning each time. The newly-promoted side gave themselves a good account last time out this season though.
In November, Paderborn found themselves 3-0 down at home to Die Roten Bullen inside the first 26 minutes but battled well and nicked two goals in the second half, only narrowly losing to Julian Nagelsmann's side.
Recent Form
RB Leipzig are currently on a ten-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga and have lost just one game since the end of October.
Conversely, Paderborn haven't won a game since January and were embarrassed 6-1 by Dortmund at the weekend. Time is running out, with the basement boys eight points from safety with just five games left.
Here's a look at how each side has performed in their last five games.
RB Leipzig
Koln 2-4 RB Leipzig (1/6)
RB Leipzig 2-2 Hertha Berlin (27/5)
Mainz 0-5 RB Leipzig (24/5)
RB Leipzig 1-1 Frieburg (16/5)
RB Leipzig 3-0 Tottenham (10/3)
Paderborn
Paderborn 1-6 Borussia Dortmund (31/5)
Augsburg 0-0 Paderborn (27/5)
Paderborn 1-1 Hoffenheim (23/5)
Fortuna Dusseldorf 0-0 Paderborn (16/5)
Paderborn 1-2 Koln (6/3)
Prediction
Don't expect anything out of the ordinary on Saturday. A resounding RB Leipzig win is on the cards, especially if Werner, Olmo and their other stars turn up.
Unfortunately for Paderborn, another loss, which would send them further towards relegation, seems likely.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 4-0 Paderborn