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Leipzig is expectedly better placed on the table, but even Hannover is not dissatisfied, becauee this team is in their comeback season closer to the center of the table, rather than a relegation zone from which they are seven points away. Leipzig has not even fulfilled all the expectations and they are only sixth, but the points difference is not too big and it is still possible to get their hands on the Champions League, which they also played this season. They are now playing in Europa League and they have reached the quarterfinals, and they have a series of five defeats, while Hannover lost four matches in a row. In the first part of the season it was 2-1 for Leipzig.

Hannover 96

Hannover is in a crisis, and this team is playing much weaker in the second half of the season than in the first, however, they managed to win a good stock of points and despite a series of five games without triumph, they still do not have to worry about survival. Nevertheless, it would be nice to break this negative series and they have certainly benefitted from this championship break in order to consolidate the ranks and try to be more efficient because they have only scored one goal in the last four games.

The most painful of all four defeats is certainly the one at home against Augsburg two rounds ago, while they did not play badly in the last one in Dortmund, but they lost with 1-0. Bebou did not play because of yellow cards, and coach Breitenreiter made three more changes. Bebou is now returning to the team, while Elez could be refreshment in defence. Bakalorz and Jonathas are moving to the bench.

Probable lineups Hannover 96: Tschauner – Sord, S.Sane, Elez – Korb, Ostrzolek – Anton, Schwegler – Klaus, Bebou – Fullkrug

RB Leipzig

Overall, this is an average season for Leipzig, but they are still playing on two fronts and that is very commendable. They failed to qualify for the round of sixteen of the Champions League and they had to contend with Europa League, where they are doing very well for now and they have already eliminated Napoli and Zenit, so they will play in the quarterfinals. They certainly have to think about duel with Marseille, because their championship is very important because they have to win placement in the Champions League again, or in the worst case, Europa League. The fourth position is two points away and it is definitely reachable, but they have to continue in the rhythm, as they play in the previous five duels in which they are not defeated.

Looking only at the championship, they finally won after two draws, opponent with 2-1, exploiting the fact that the guests are still without a big motivation. They were much better team on the, and that was against the leader Bayern in the last round. After four wins without a triumph they defeated field, in formation with the three in the last line, which they have not played so far. Ti.Werner, Augustin, Forsberg, as well as Klostermann are al returning to the starting lineup. Ilsanker got injured in the meantime.

Probable lineups RB Leipzig: Gulacsi – Laimer, Konate, Upamecano, Klostermann – Kampl, Keita – Bruma, Forsberg – Augustin, Ti.Werner

Verdict:

Hannover is in a crisis and it is no surprise that this team has nevertheless experienced a drop in the game as the season progresses, and it is no surprise that Leipzig has improved a lot lately and that is why we expect that the guests will celebrate a victory in this match.

Pick: RB Leipzig wins 2.06 - 106/100 @1XBet