# RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Line-Ups, Prediction, How to Watch & Bundesliga Saturday Timings

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rb-leipzig-vs-borussia-dortmund-preview/  
Published: 2026-02-20  
Updated: 2026-02-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bundesliga Matchday 23 serves up a mouth-watering clash at the Red Bull Arena as **RB Leipzig take on in-form Borussia Dortmund** this Saturday evening. Leipzig are stuttering badly — just one win in five — while Dortmund arrive on a blistering four-game winning streak chasing Bayern Munich at the top. This is a massive six-pointer in the Bundesliga title conversation. Don’t blink.

## RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Match Timings & Venue

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| **Kick-Off** | 5:30 PM GMT / 11:00 PM IST / 12:30 PM ET |
| **Venue** | Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany |
| **Competition** | Bundesliga 2025–26, Matchday 23 |

## How to Watch Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund

![RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1338.png)

| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **India** | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV |
| **UK** | Sky Sports / BBC / Amazon | Sky Go, Now TV |
| **USA** | ESPN+ | ESPN+ App |
| **Nigeria** | StarTimes / Canal+ | — |

For full global broadcast details, visit the [Bundesliga’s official website](https://www.bundesliga.com).

Also read: [How to Watch Bundesliga 2025–26 Live in India – Complete Streaming Guid](https://technosports.co.in)

## Predicted Line-Ups

**RB Leipzig (4-3-3):** Vandevoordt; Henrichs, Orbán, Seiwald, Finkgrafe; Gruda, Schlager, Baumgartner; Diomande, Harder, Nusa

**Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1):** Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

**Injury News:** Leipzig are without Thomas, Gulacsi, Ouedraogo, and Gebel. Dortmund miss Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Niklas Sule, and Filippo Mane. [Footballwhispers](https://footballwhispers.com/blog/levante-vs-barcelona-prediction-23-08-2025/)

## Key Stats, Form & H2H

| Stat | RB Leipzig | Borussia Dortmund |
| --- | --- | --- |
| League Position | 5th | 2nd |
| Recent Form (Last 5) | D-L-W-L-D | L-W-W-W-W |
| Wins (Last 5 Games) | 1 | 4 |
| H2H Total Matches | 9W | 9W |
| Draws (All-Time H2H) | 3 | — |
| Last H2H Result | 1-1 Draw | — |

Sources: [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com) | [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com)

Dortmund are flying — four consecutive wins — and are second in the Bundesliga with 15 wins from 22 games. Leipzig, meanwhile, have won just once in their last five outings, most recently being held to a 2-2 draw by Wolfsburg. [Footballwhispers](https://footballwhispers.com/blog/levante-vs-barcelona-prediction-23-08-2025/) The momentum couldn’t be more different between these two sides heading into Saturday.

The head-to-head is remarkably even across 21 meetings — nine wins apiece — making this genuinely unpredictable on paper, but Dortmund’s current form gives them a decisive edge.

**Players to watch:** Yan Diomande (8 goals, 4 assists in 21 games) leads Leipzig’s attack, but Serhou Guirassy is the man in red-hot form for BVB — seven goal contributions across his last four games alone. [Footballwhispers](https://footballwhispers.com/blog/levante-vs-barcelona-prediction-23-08-2025/)

Also read: [Bundesliga 2025–26: Dortmund’s Title Challenge & Key Players to Watch](https://technosports.co.in)

## Prediction

Leipzig at home offers some comfort, but their alarming dip in form combined with Dortmund’s relentless run makes this BVB’s game to lose. Guirassy and Beier in attack versus a fragile Leipzig backline feels like a dangerous mismatch. Expect goals at both ends, but the Black and Yellow to edge it.

**Prediction: RB Leipzig 2–3 Borussia Dortmund**

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund kick off and how can I watch it in India?**

The match kicks off at **5:30 PM GMT (11:00 PM IST) on Saturday, February 21, 2026** at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Indian fans can watch live on **Sony Sports Network** or stream via **SonyLIV**. [Footballwhispers](https://footballwhispers.com/blog/levante-vs-barcelona-prediction-23-08-2025/)

###    **Q2. What is the head-to-head record between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund?**

 Across 21 all-time meetings, the H2H is perfectly balanced — **Leipzig have won 9, Dortmund have won 9, with 3 draws**. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw [Footballwhispers](https://footballwhispers.com/blog/levante-vs-barcelona-prediction-23-08-2025/), setting the stage for another fiercely contested battle on Saturday evening.