The big picture

Manchester United come in 17th on the ladder with 6 points; RB Leipzig are 30th on 3. Manchester United have the higher position to protect.

Manchester United are 2–2 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 2 against.

RB Leipzig are 1–3 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.8 against.

Form

Manchester United have won one of their last five and most recently beat AS Roma 3–2.

RB Leipzig have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Manchester City 2–3.

Head to head

These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2020: Manchester United 1, RB Leipzig 1.

Last time out (2020-21), RB Leipzig won 3–2 at Red Bull Arena.

Players to watch

For Manchester United, watch Bryan Mbeumo (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Bruno Fernandes (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For RB Leipzig, watch Brajan Gruda (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Andrija Maksimovic (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Old Trafford

Manchester United have won 12 of their last 20 at Old Trafford.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Manchester United have the edge.