Leipzig v Hertha Berlin Betting Tips [27 May 2020]

RB Leipzig will look to pick up back-to-back wins when they host top-10 hopefuls Hertha Berlin in their round 28 action of Bundesliga. Ahead of this match, the hosts are 3rd with 54 points, while the visitors are 11th with 34 points.

A 5-0 win over Mainz on Sunday stopped the three-match draw sequence for Leipzig. However, just three wins in their last nine matches, drawing five, has punctured their title hopes. Leipzig find themselves seven points from the top and are worried about Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach overtaking them in the top-four race. Star striker Timo Werner’s return to form is a major factor from the weekend, as Leipzig look to continue their scoring record of 68 goals this season. Although they have dropped in three of their last four home matches, Leipzig have nevertheless won six of their last nine Bundesliga home games.

Hertha thrashed local rivals Union 4-0 in the Berlin derby over the weekend making it eight points in their last four matches. Furthermore, these matches have seen Hertha bag 12 goals, which is more than 30% of their season tally. This improved form has put them in contention for a top-half finish, as they start this round level on points with the tenth-placed FC Koln. An outside chance of finishing in the top-six remains remote, with a five-point gap. That said, even their away form is showing no signs of slowing down and raising hopes of hunting that gap down. Hertha are unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga away matches, winning four and drawing two. Five of the aforementioned six matches have seen Hertha score at least two goals.

RB Leipzig have found their scoring form over the weekend, thanks to their start striker Werner re-capturing his magic. Backing him to find the net looks a prudent pick. Leipzig, nevertheless, need to keep winning to maintain their top-three push. Their record against Hertha Berlin has been impressive, winning six of their last seven H2Hs. However, Hertha have been in inspired form in the recent matches. Their recent run has pulled them out of the relegation zone and put them in contention for a top-six finish, albeit a minor chance. Regardless, this match should be a fascinating contest of goals and we are backing the teams to dish out a high scoring contest.