A top-of-the-table clash unfolds this Saturday evening!
RB Leipzig hosts Borussia Dortmund at 6:30 PM local time (17:30 CET) on the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga season – a pivotal encounter in the race for Champions League qualification and potentially, the league title.
RB Leipzig enters the match as the fifth-placed team, coming off a 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg last week. Dortmund, meanwhile, arrives with momentum, having secured five consecutive league victories and a 2-0 win against Atalanta Bergamo in Champions League play-off action. A notable trend favors Leipzig: Dortmund has lost all five of their recent competitive matches played in Leipzig.
According to ESPN, Borussia Dortmund currently holds the second position in the Bundesliga standings with 51 points, while RB Leipzig trails in fifth place with 40 points. Bayern Munich leads the league with 60 points after a 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt earlier today.
The match at Red Bull Arena promises a compelling tactical battle. Dortmund’s recent form suggests a confident and attacking side, while Leipzig will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage and break Dortmund’s winning streak.
The lineups, as reported by ESPN, show a strong starting eleven for both sides. RB Leipzig will field Vandevoordt in goal, with a defense featuring Raum, Lukeba, Orbán, and Baku. The midfield will be anchored by Seiwald and Schlager, with Baumgartner, Diomande, Rômulo, and Gruda leading the attack. Borussia Dortmund will counter with a lineup including key players like Brandt and Silva.
Recent head-to-head results, as detailed by ESPN, reveal a closely contested rivalry. In their most recent encounter on October 4, 2025, Dortmund and Leipzig played to a 1-1 draw. Prior to that, RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 victory on March 15, 2025. Looking further back, Dortmund won 2-1 on November 2, 2024, and Leipzig triumphed 4-1 on April 27, 2024, and 2-3 on December 9, 2023.
The Bundesliga table, as of today, February 21, 2026, shows Bayern Munich firmly in the lead with 60 points from 23 games. Borussia Dortmund follows with 51 points from 22 games, while Hoffenheim sits in third with 46 points. RB Leipzig, with 40 points from 22 games, will be looking to close the gap on the top four with a win tonight.
The game is being broadcast on ESPN+, offering fans live coverage of all the action. The stakes are high as both teams aim to strengthen their position in the Bundesliga standings and continue their pursuit of European football.
