RB Leipzig vs PSV Eindhoven prediction

THE FORECAST

PSV holds a significant UEFA club ranking advantage (#22 vs #37) and enters this match in better early Champions League form, having drawn their opener while Leipzig suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como. Leipzig carries serious concerns: only three days' rest, a defence that has conceded in 19 consecutive European matches, and a lengthy injury list that cost them key players in the opener, while PSV's Bosz has won six of his last seven matches despite some defensive fragility. The conditions (cool, light rain) are neutral for both sides, and while PSV also has a significant injury list, their overall squad depth and superior UEFA ranking make them the marginal favourite on the road.