RB Leipzig remain a modern German force with very little old furniture in the hallway. Founded in 2009 and based at the Red Bull Arena, they sit fifth in the Bundesliga during the 2026-27 season, with a squad valued at around £429.5m by Transfermarkt.
Their profile is familiar enough to Celtic supporters: young, expensive, athletic and built for intensity. The squad runs to 30 players with an average age of 24, and their campaign has also taken in the Champions League league phase and the DFB-Pokal second round.
Their league form has been uneven rather than weak. A 5-0 home win over Hamburg and a 3-0 against Borussia Monchengladbach underline their strength in Leipzig, where they are averaging four goals scored and none conceded per match. Away from home, the picture is rougher: defeats at Werder Bremen, Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen all brought defensive damage, with three goals conceded per away match on average.
Ridle Baku and Antonio Nusa lead their scoring with three goals each, supported by Willi Orbán on two. The goals are spread rather than centred on one finisher, which fits a side whose home attacking numbers currently carry more authority than their travelling form.
For Celtic, Leipzig are a high-grade continental opponent: established in the Bundesliga, strong at home, vulnerable away, and stocked with enough quality to punish loose spells quickly.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Against Celtic, Leipzig offer a contrasting profile: Celtic sit top and look the more consistent side in the early table, while Leipzig bring a potent home attack but shaky away defending; in a head-to-head context Celtic's steadiness across the campaign gives them the edge over Leipzig's oscillating form and home-dependent firepower.
