Borussia Dortmund 1-4 RB Leipzig – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Borussia Dortmund at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
RB Leipzig make the trip to Signal-Iduna-Park to face Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 28. The match kicks off on Saturday 2 April 2022 at 17:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Borussia Dortmund have collected 2.30 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: W D W W D. They are averaging 2.60 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Borussia Dortmund, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Borussia Dortmund have posted 8W 0D 2L at Signal-Iduna-Park — 2.40 PPG. They are averaging 2.80 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
RB Leipzig's overall Bundesliga record this term: 7W 2D 1L from 10 games (2.30 PPG). Last five: W W D W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.70 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for RB Leipzig, so this record blends games from this season and last.
RB Leipzig's away record: 4W 3D 3L from 10 road trips in Bundesliga this season (1.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.50 is notably below their overall 2.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
A near-identical PPG reading — 2.30 for Borussia Dortmund, 2.30 for RB Leipzig — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Borussia Dortmund have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, RB Leipzig in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Borussia Dortmund lead 0W to 1W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 6 Nov 2021, ended 1–2 with RB Leipzig winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Borussia Dortmund half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 85% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
RB Leipzig half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Borussia Dortmund 69% and RB Leipzig 54% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Borussia Dortmund 74% | RB Leipzig 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Borussia Dortmund 2.00 xG and RB Leipzig 1.97 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Borussia Dortmund attack 1.475 / defence 1.000 | RB Leipzig attack 1.494 / defence 0.828. League average goals — home 1.638 / away 1.319. Borussia Dortmund carry an above-average attack strength of 1.475 — their λ of 2.00 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. RB Leipzig have an above-average attack strength of 1.494 — the away xG of 1.97 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 61 Borussia Dortmund games / 61 RB Leipzig games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Borussia Dortmund 39% | Draw 22% | RB Leipzig 38%. Fair-value odds: Borussia Dortmund 2.56 | Draw 4.55 | RB Leipzig 2.63. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 22% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 76% | BTTS probability 75% | Total xG 3.97. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 76% — a total xG of 3.97 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 75% reflects that both xG figures (2.00 / 1.97) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Borussia Dortmund as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 22% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Borussia Dortmund if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 38% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.97 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 76% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 75% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Borussia Dortmund 60% | RB Leipzig 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 38% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Signal-Iduna-Park • Kick-off: Saturday 2 Apr 2022, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Borussia Dortmund 39% | Draw 22% | RB Leipzig 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 76% | BTTS 75% | xG Borussia Dortmund 2.00 / RB Leipzig 1.97 • Poisson strength factors: Borussia Dortmund attack 1.475 / def 1.000 | RB Leipzig attack 1.494 / def 0.828 | league avg home 1.638 / away 1.319 • Poisson stance: Borussia Dortmund (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
2.00
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
1.97
RB Leipzig xG
75%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
76%
Over 2.5
56%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig kick off?
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig kicked off at 17:30 on Saturday 2 April 2022 at Signal-Iduna-Park.
What was the final score in Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
Borussia Dortmund 1 - 4 RB Leipzig.
Where is Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig being played?
The match is being played at Signal-Iduna-Park.
What competition is Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig part of?
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
Our statistical model gives Borussia Dortmund a 39% chance of winning, RB Leipzig a 38% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Borussia Dortmund the favourite.
Will both teams score in Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
Our model estimates a 75% probability that both Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig will score (BTTS).
Will Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 76%.
What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig?
Record (1 meetings): Borussia Dortmund 0W | Draws 0 | RB Leipzig 1W.
What form are Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig in?
Borussia Dortmund (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-D-W-W-D. RB Leipzig (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Borussia Dortmund's attack at 1.48x the league average against RB Leipzig's defence at 0.83x — combine the two and it projects 2.00 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — RB Leipzig's attack (1.49x) against Borussia Dortmund's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.97.
These ratings are built from 61/61 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 8.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (7.4%), 2-2 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 23% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Borussia Dortmund Win
39%
2.54
22%
4.46
38%
2.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
7.4%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
7.4%
Home win
1 – 2
7.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.00
Borussia Dortmund xG
Total xG
3.97
1.97
RB Leipzig xG
2.54
39%
Home win
4.46
22%
Draw
2.62
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
91%
Over 1.5
1.10
9%
Under 1.5
11.11
76%
Over 2.5
1.32
24%
Under 2.5
4.17
56%
Over 3.5
1.79
44%
Under 3.5
2.27
37%
Over 4.5
2.70
63%
Under 4.5
1.59
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
75%
BTTS Yes
1.33
25%
BTTS No
4.04
Clean Sheet
14%
7.17
14%
7.40
Win to Nil
5%
18.20
5%
19.37
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.4%.
How many goals are Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig expected to score?
The model projects 2.00 expected goals for Borussia Dortmund and 1.97 for RB Leipzig, a combined total of 3.97.
How confident is the prediction model for Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 61 outings, Borussia Dortmund have picked up 1.98 PPG on a 38W 7D 16L record — W-D-W-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Borussia Dortmund is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
RB Leipzig's form line: 32W 14D 15L from 61 games, 1.80 PPG, last five W-W-D-W-D. The sample for RB Leipzig is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.98 PPG for Borussia Dortmund against 1.80 for RB Leipzig. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Borussia Dortmund have posted 2.27 PPG from 30 outings (22W 2D 6L).
On the road, RB Leipzig have gone 12W 8D 10L from 30 away games — 1.47 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Borussia Dortmund come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Borussia Dortmund are averaging 2.33 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; RB Leipzig are on 1.92 scored and 1.02 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Borussia Dortmund have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games.
Defensively: RB Leipzig in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Borussia Dortmund
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RB Leipzig
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig in coming into this match?
Borussia Dortmund have gone 38W 7D 16L in their last 61 games (1.98 PPG), while RB Leipzig have gone 32W 14D 15L in their last 61 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Borussia Dortmund at home or RB Leipzig away?
Borussia Dortmund's home record (2.27 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Borussia Dortmund at home: 2.27 PPG; RB Leipzig away: 1.47 PPG.
Have Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig been keeping clean sheets recently?
Borussia Dortmund have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, RB Leipzig in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: RB Leipzig won 1-4 on 2 Apr 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Borussia Dortmund have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against RB Leipzig — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Borussia Dortmund
2
Draws
6
RB Leipzig
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig?
From 10 meetings on record, Borussia Dortmund have won 2, RB Leipzig have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund.
Who has won more matches between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Borussia Dortmund are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time.
RB Leipzig are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Borussia Dortmund 63%, RB Leipzig 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 80% for Borussia Dortmund and 47% for RB Leipzig. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 53% and 27% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Borussia Dortmund keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Borussia Dortmund home games / RB Leipzig away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Borussia Dortmund play RB Leipzig?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of Borussia Dortmund's games and 57% of RB Leipzig's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of Borussia Dortmund's matches and 47% of RB Leipzig's.
Do Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig tend to score early?
Borussia Dortmund have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, RB Leipzig in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant RB Leipzig run riot with a 1-4 hammering of Borussia Dortmund.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
RB Leipzig beat Borussia Dortmund 1-4 at Signal-Iduna-Park, Regular Season - 28, in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Borussia Dortmund 2.00 xG and RB Leipzig 1.97 xG, a combined 3.97. The scoreboard read 1-4 for 5 actual goals. Borussia Dortmund fell 1.0 short of their projected output. RB Leipzig outscored their 1.97 projection by 2.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Borussia Dortmund attack 1.48 / defence 1.00 against RB Leipzig attack 1.49 / defence 0.83, drawn from 61/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Borussia Dortmund 39% | Draw 22% | RB Leipzig 38%, with Borussia Dortmund to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual RB Leipzig win had been the model's second-ranked read at 38%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 76%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 91% and landed. Over 3.5 was 56% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 75% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Borussia Dortmund 74%, RB Leipzig 54%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Borussia Dortmund's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did.
RB Leipzig's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Borussia Dortmund 1.98 PPG, RB Leipzig 1.80 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the RB Leipzig win broke the near-deadlock. Borussia Dortmund (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.67 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 1.27 concession average — a leakier day than usual. RB Leipzig (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.77 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.