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RB Leipzig vs PSV: Champions League Prediction 13 October 2026

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Champions League
2
VS
1
schedule 13 Oct, 21:00 · Referee: Nick Walsh (Scotland)
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 19 Oct 2026

Likely Goal Scorers
sports_soccer Ridle Baku sports_soccer Guus Til
PSV
PSV
Final result
1 – 0
CoachAI prediction
2 – 1
✓ Outcome: CALLED IT

Goal Scorers

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Coach AI predicts a score of 2-1 for RB Leipzig vs PSV in the Champions League. RB Leipzig comes out as the stronger side in the analysis. See the full analysis, injuries and score matrix below.

Match report: RB Leipzig vs PSV

RB Leipzig beat PSV 1-0 in the Champions League on 13 October 2026. Goals: Brajan Gruda 75', RB Leipzig.

Most pool points in this match: Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig), 2 from 1 goal.

Coach AI looks back

Coach AI predicted 2-1: the right outcome, but not the exact score.

Result1-0
Coach AI2-1right
FansRB Leipzig win (86%)right
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Pre-match preview: RB Leipzig vs PSV

Both sides are searching for their first Champions League win of the campaign. Leipzig lost their opener 4-1 to Como and sits 32nd, while PSV took a point against Shakhtar. The pressure is on Leipzig to leverage their 'fortress' status at home to climb the table.

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Scenarios before the match

Three most likely match scenarios

54%
25%
21%

Leipzig Clinical Efficiency

54%

Leipzig's high-intensity transitions and Nkunku's current form overwhelm a PSV defense that has conceded in four consecutive away games.

End-to-End Goal Exchange

25%

Both teams find success in attacking transitions, leading to a high-scoring affair where individual quality overrides defensive structure.

Tactical Midfield Stalemate

21%

PSV successfully dominates possession to slow the tempo, limiting Leipzig's counter-attacking opportunities and forcing a lower-scoring draw.

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Current Standings

Position in the competition

League phase

Pos Team Pld W D L GD Pts
1 Paris Saint-Germain FC 2 2 0 0 +7 6
2 FC Barcelona 2 2 0 0 +7 6
3 Aston Villa FC 2 2 0 0 +7 6
4 VfB Stuttgart 2 2 0 0 +5 6
5 Liverpool FC 2 2 0 0 +4 6
6 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 2 0 0 +4 6
7 Arsenal FC 2 2 0 0 +4 6
8 Real Madrid CF 2 2 0 0 +2 6
9 Real Betis Balompié 2 2 0 0 +2 6
10 FC Bayern München 2 1 1 0 +5 4
11 FK Shakhtar Donetsk 2 1 1 0 +2 4
12 Como 1907 2 1 0 1 +2 3
13 Manchester United FC 2 1 0 1 +2 3
14 Villarreal CF 2 1 0 1 +1 3
15 Club Atlético de Madrid 2 1 0 1 +1 3
16 Club Brugge KV 2 1 0 1 0 3
17 Manchester City FC 2 1 0 1 0 3
18 Borussia Dortmund 2 1 0 1 0 3
19 Racing Club de Lens 2 1 0 1 -1 3
20 PAE AEK 2 1 0 1 -1 3
21 RB Leipzig 2 1 0 1 -2 3
22 Sabah FK 2 1 0 1 -2 3
23 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 1 0 1 -3 3
24 FK Bodø/Glimt 2 1 0 1 -4 3
25 AS Roma 2 0 1 1 -1 1
26 PSV 2 0 1 1 -1 1
27 Viking FK 2 0 1 1 -2 1
28 Fenerbahçe SK 2 0 1 1 -6 1
29 FC Internazionale Milano 2 0 0 2 -2 0
30 FC Porto 2 0 0 2 -3 0
31 SK Slavia Praha 2 0 0 2 -3 0
32 SSC Napoli 2 0 0 2 -3 0
33 LASK Linz 2 0 0 2 -4 0
34 Lille OSC 2 0 0 2 -4 0
35 Galatasaray SK 2 0 0 2 -5 0
36 ŠK Slovan Bratislava 2 0 0 2 -8 0
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Fan Predictions

What Football Meister players predict for this match

RB Leipzig D PSV
86%
14%
86% 0% 14%

Most predicted scorelines

2-1 71%
3-2 14%
0-1 14%

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Coach AI pre-match analysis

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Coach AI Scenarios

RB Leipzig PSV
W D L

Projected xG by CoachAI

2.15

Home xG

1.65

Away xG

Upset risk

Medium

Risk of unexpected result

RB Leipzig Recent Form: Last 5

2 W · 0 D · 3 L
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10/10 RB Leipzig 6-0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2.20
20/9 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-0 RB Leipzig L 1.65
13/9 RB Leipzig 5-0 Hamburger SV W 2.65
10/9 Como 1907 4-1 RB Leipzig L 1.15
5/9 SV Werder Bremen 3-1 RB Leipzig L 1.95

PSV Recent Form: Last 5

3 W · 1 D · 1 L
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9/10 PSV 2-0 SC Heerenveen W 2.55
20/9 FC Twente '65 3-2 PSV L 1.95
13/9 PSV 4-1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2.65
10/9 PSV 1-1 FK Shakhtar Donetsk D 2.25
5/9 AFC Ajax 1-3 PSV W 2.15
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Key Factors

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RB Leipzig enters with extreme home momentum, having scored 14 goals in their last three matches at the Red Bull Arena, including a 6-0 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt.

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PSV is facing a severe striker shortage following confirmed matchday absences for Ricardo Pepi and Alassane Pléa, forcing Sven Mijnans into a makeshift attacking role.

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Leipzig winger Johan Bakayoko has been excluded from the matchday squad for disciplinary reasons as of 13:00 UTC today, though the hosts' attack remains potent with Nkunku in hat-trick form.

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Injuries & Absentees

Leipzig is without Baumgartner (hamstring) and Guiu, while Johan Bakayoko is a late disciplinary exclusion. PSV's situation is more critical upfront with Pepi, Pléa, and Wanner all ruled out, leaving Peter Bosz with limited options to lead the line.

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Key Players

RB Leipzig

Christopher Nkunku ST
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Antonio Nusa LW
personKey Threat

PSV

Guus Til CAM
personKey Threat
Ruben van Bommel LW
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Confirmed Lineups

RB Leipzig Confirmed

4-2-3-1

7
Nusa ST
28
Nkunku ST
40
Cruz ST
6
Banzuzi CM
21
Aynaoui CM
10
Gruda CM
22
Raum CB
23
Lukeba CB
4
Orban CB
17
Baku CB
26
Vandevoordt GK

Bench

1 Ørjan Nyland 3 Maxime Estève 35 Max Finkgräfe 39 Benjamin Henrichs 16 Lukas Klostermann 2 Abdoul Koné 30 Andrija Maksimović 20 Rocco Reitz 13 Nicolas Seiwald 11 Johan Bakayoko 27 Tidiam Gomis
PSV Confirmed

4-2-3-1

7
Bommel ST
5
Perišić ST
24
Sano CM
20
Til CM
21
Mijnans CM
18
Kostić CB
4
Obispo CB
2
Geertruida CB
8
Dest CB
17
Júnior CB
32
Kovar GK

Bench

1 Nick Olij 51 Tijn Smolenaars 6 Ryan Flamingo 3 Yarek Gasiorowski 42 Shuryjano Cornecion 31 Noah Fernandez 35 Ayoni Santos 19 Esmir Bajraktarevic 37 Amir Bouhamdi 23 Mikkel Hansen 27 Dennis Man

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Frequently Asked Questions about this prediction

What was the result of RB Leipzig vs PSV?

RB Leipzig beat PSV 1-0 in the Champions League on 13 October 2026. Goals: Brajan Gruda 75', RB Leipzig.

Did Coach AI predict RB Leipzig vs PSV correctly?

Coach AI predicted 2-1: the right outcome, but not the exact score. The fans predicted RB Leipzig win (86%), which was right.

Who earned the most pool points in RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Most pool points in this match: Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig), 2 from 1 goal.

What is the correct score prediction for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Coach AI predicts 2-1 as the correct score for RB Leipzig vs PSV. This page also covers the expected line-ups, injuries and xG.

What is the recent form of RB Leipzig and PSV?

RB Leipzig form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L. PSV form (last 5): 3W-1D-1L.

What are the injury and suspension updates for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Leipzig is without Baumgartner (hamstring) and Guiu, while Johan Bakayoko is a late disciplinary exclusion. PSV's situation is more critical upfront with Pepi, Pléa, and Wanner all ruled out, leaving Peter Bosz with limited options to lead the line.

What are the possible match scenarios for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Leipzig Clinical Efficiency (54%): Leipzig's high-intensity transitions and Nkunku's current form overwhelm a PSV defense that has conceded in four consecutive away games.; End-to-End Goal Exchange (25%): Both teams find success in attacking transitions, leading to a high-scoring affair where individual quality overrides defensive structure.; Tactical Midfield Stalemate (21%): PSV successfully dominates possession to slow the tempo, limiting Leipzig's counter-attacking opportunities and forcing a lower-scoring draw.

What do football fans and other predictors think about RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Among Football Meister players, 86% back a home win for RB Leipzig, 0% a draw, and 14% an away win for PSV. The most predicted scoreline is 2-1. Fans are more bullish than Coach AI on RB Leipzig: fans pick 86% home win, Coach AI calculates 54%.

What is the most popular prediction for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

The most predicted scoreline for RB Leipzig vs PSV is 2-1. Of all Football Meister players, 86% back RB Leipzig, 0% a draw and 14% PSV.

How confident are fans about RB Leipzig vs PSV?

86% of fans predict a win for RB Leipzig, with an average confidence of 56% (moderate confidence). Despite 86% backing this outcome, conviction is only moderate confidence (56%), a sign this match is less clear-cut than the split suggests.

Who do fans pick as the likely scorer in RB Leipzig vs PSV?

14% of Football Meister players expect Ridle Baku to score in RB Leipzig vs PSV.

What are the current standings for RB Leipzig and PSV in the UEFA Champions League?

RB Leipzig are 21st in the UEFA Champions League with 3 points from 2 games. PSV are 26th with 1 points from 2 games.

What is the confirmed lineup for RB Leipzig and PSV?

Confirmed lineup RB Leipzig (4-2-3-1): Maarten Vandevoordt, David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orban, Ridle Baku, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Neil El Aynaoui, Brajan Gruda, Antonio Nusa, Christopher Nkunku, Romulo Cruz. Confirmed lineup PSV (4-2-3-1): Matej Kovar, Filip Kostić, Armando Obispo, Lutsharel Geertruida, Sergiño Dest, Mauro Júnior, Kodai Sano, Guus Til, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Ivan Perišić. These lineups were confirmed by the clubs when the official team sheets were submitted.

Who scored the goals in RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Goal scorers in RB Leipzig vs PSV: Brajan Gruda 75', RB Leipzig. Final score: RB Leipzig 1 - 0 PSV.

What time does RB Leipzig vs PSV kick off?

RB Leipzig vs PSV kicks off on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 21:00 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Champions League.

Who is the referee for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

The referee for RB Leipzig vs PSV in the Champions League is Nick Walsh.

What are the key factors for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for RB Leipzig vs PSV: 1. RB Leipzig enters with extreme home momentum, having scored 14 goals in their last three matches at the Red Bull Arena, including a 6-0 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt. 2. PSV is facing a severe striker shortage following confirmed matchday absences for Ricardo Pepi and Alassane Pléa, forcing Sven Mijnans into a makeshift attacking role. 3. Leipzig winger Johan Bakayoko has been excluded from the matchday squad for disciplinary reasons as of 13:00 UTC today, though the hosts' attack remains potent with Nkunku in hat-trick form..

Who are the key players for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Coach AI has identified the following key players for RB Leipzig vs PSV. RB Leipzig: Christopher Nkunku (In Form), Antonio Nusa (Key Threat). PSV: Guus Til (Key Threat), Ruben van Bommel (In Form).

Which scenario does Coach AI see for RB Leipzig vs PSV?

Coach AI sees RB Leipzig as the stronger side in RB Leipzig vs PSV. The full analysis with the expected score, xG and injuries is on this page.

How does Coach AI predict this match?

Coach AI analyzes thousands of data points, including xG, recent form, team news, and tactical developments for every match.

How often are these football predictions updated?

Insights are updated daily to incorporate the latest developments, injuries, and market movements.

How accurate are the Coach AI predictions?

Coach AI has analyzed over 1,000 matches. In 50% of cases, the correct outcome (home win, draw, or away win) is predicted accurately. In more than 10% of matches, the exact final score matches the prediction, significantly above the market average.

What is Coach AI's track record?

Coach AI has predicted over 1,000 matches: 50% correct outcome, 10%+ exact final score. The model consistently outperforms standard probability calculations and gives football fans the data they need to make truly informed predictions.

What data does Coach AI use for its predictions?

Coach AI combines Expected Goals (xG), recent team form over the last five matches, head-to-head records, up-to-date injury news, and tactical match-up analysis. The model is updated daily so every prediction reflects the most current information available.

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