RB Leipzig vs Magdeburg prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - 2 December 2025

One of the German Cup round of 16 clashes will take place Tuesday at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, where the local RB Leipzig will host Magdeburg. Here’s a bet on the outcome of this encounter that comes with high chances of success.

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Match preview

RB Leipzig are targeting a third DFB-Pokal trophy in the last four years and view the competition as a major objective, especially with no European football this season. The team has already lifted the cup twice, in 2022 and 2023, and the current squad has every chance to repeat that feat. Despite a few setbacks in the Bundesliga, the Red Bulls remain second in the table and boast impressive potential.

A recent draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach and a defeat against Hoffenheim slightly slowed their momentum, but overall Leipzig have looked confident. They are especially dominant at home, where they usually dictate the tempo. A win in this fixture would provide a great morale boost ahead of a crucial weekend clash with Eintracht.

Magdeburg head into this meeting with no pressure, able to focus on gaining valuable experience. Their 3-0 win over Nuremberg in the last 2. Bundesliga round was a real surprise, given the side had lost four straight prior to that. This result helped lift spirits in the dressing room and gave them a confidence boost before a tough trip to Leipzig.

However, objectively, Magdeburg are a level below, currently sitting bottom of the 2. Bundesliga. Despite occasional flashes of attacking quality, the visitors lack stability and depth. Expectations are low, and even a respectable defeat would be seen as a decent outcome.

Probable line-ups

• RB Leipzig: Vandevoordt, Raum, Lukeba, Orban, Baku, Baumgartner, Seiwald, Schlager, Nusa, Harder, Diomand
• Magdeburg: Reimann, Musonda, Müller, Mathisen, Hercher, Michel, Gnaka, Ullrich, Atik, Zhukowski, Nollenberger

Match facts and head-to-head

• RB Leipzig have won both their previous DFB-Pokal matches this season.
• Magdeburg have won just three league games, but have scored three goals twice in the cup.
• RB Leipzig have not lost a home cup game since February 2021.

Prediction

The gulf in class between the sides is clear, and Leipzig are unlikely to take this lightly. The hosts possess a powerful attack, are solid at the back, and are highly motivated to lift the trophy. Our bet for this match: “RB Leipzig to win with a -1.5 handicap” at odds of 1.63.