Bundesliga: RB Leipzig Eye Three Points to End Away Woes in Essen Clash

Leipzig Aim to Break Away Curse

RB Leipzig will be looking to shake off their dismal away form when they take on Essen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Domenico Tedesco's men have struggled on the road this season, winning just once in their last five away matches. Their recent away record is a stark contrast to their impressive home form, where they have won four of their last five games.

Leipzig's away struggles have been a major concern for Tedesco, who will be desperate to see his team improve their record on the road. A win in Essen would be a major boost for Leipzig's hopes of challenging for the Bundesliga title.

Essen Face Uphill Battle

Essen, meanwhile, will be hoping to cause an upset against Leipzig. The newly-promoted side have impressed in their return to the Bundesliga, winning three of their last five games. However, they face a tough task against Leipzig, who are one of the strongest teams in the league.

Essen will need to be at their best to get anything from the game. They will need to be organized in defense and clinical in attack. If they can do that, they have a chance of causing an upset.

Key Players to Watch

Christopher Nkunku (Leipzig): The French forward has been in excellent form for Leipzig this season, scoring 10 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances. He will be the danger man for Essen to watch out for.

Sebastian Polter (Essen): The German striker has been in good form for Essen this season, scoring 6 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances. He will be looking to add to his tally against Leipzig.

Prediction

Leipzig will be the favorites to win the game, but Essen will be no pushovers. The newly-promoted side have shown that they can compete with the best teams in the Bundesliga. However, Leipzig's quality should shine through in the end. I predict a 2-1 win for Leipzig.