RB Leipzig are set to host PSV Eindhoven in a pivotal Champions League encounter at the RedBull Arena on Tuesday night. Both sides enter the fixture seeking their inaugural European win of the current season, adding significant weight to the upcoming clash.
Leipzig’s Strong Home Run
The German club comes into this match on the back of an impressive 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, a result that extended their perfect home record. In that dominant performance, Christopher Nkunku netted a first-half hat-trick, while Antonio Nusa contributed with a goal and an assist, highlighting Leipzig’s attacking prowess at home.
However, their form away from home has been less consistent, with three consecutive losses by at least a two-goal margin, including a 4-1 defeat to Como and other losses in Bremen and Leverkusen. For the upcoming Champions League fixture, RB Leipzig will be without Assan Ouedraogo, Christoph Baumgartner, and Marc Guiu, who are all sidelined with injuries.
PSV Eyeing First European Win
PSV began their Champions League journey with a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk at Philips Stadion. United States international Sergino Dest was instrumental in securing that point, scoring his first goal in the competition since 2020.
Domestically, Peter Bosz’s side recently secured a 2-0 win over Heerenveen, with Guss Til scoring his third goal of the season. Despite this, PSV currently find themselves trailing Feyenoord in their domestic league standings. Matej Kovar and Ivan Perisic are expected to be back in Germany for the match. The Dutch club also faces a number of injury concerns for their trip, with Sam Lammers, Ricardo Pepi, Alessane Plea, Kiliann Sildillia, and Paul Wanner all unavailable.
The Race for Points
With both teams yet to register a win in the Champions League group stage, Tuesday’s match is crucial for their aspirations in the competition. Securing three points would provide a significant boost, setting the tone for the remainder of their European campaigns.