RB Leipzig v Zenit St Petersburg Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Red Bull Leipzig face Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 of the Europa League.

Ralph Hasenhuttl's side produced something of a shock in the previous round when they sent Serie A leaders Napoli crashing out of the competition.

As such, the Germans will fancy their chances of reaching the last eight at the expense of Roberto Mancini's men.

Latest odds

Leipzig were 3-1 winners in the away leg of that clash against Maurizio Sarri's side, but they haven't had much cause to smile since as Saturday's 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund was the first time they have avoided defeat since then.

Nevertheless, Leipzig are a 13/20 (1.65) chance with bet365 to take the first leg lead in the tie, while the same firm go 5/2 (3.50) that this match ends all square at the end of 90 minutes.

Zenit have won just one of their last five away fixtures and  were beaten 1-0 in the at Celtic in the previous round before turning the tie around on home soil.

bet365 go 19/4 (5.75) that Mancini's men come out on top on this occasion.

Team news

Timo Werner scored twice against Napoli and is bet365's 13/5 (2.60) favourite to score first. Full-back Marcel Halstenberg is out for the season and Ademola Lookman is cup-tied after playing for Everton in the tournament earlier this season.

Zenit's Aleksandr Kokorin is undoubtedly one to watch for Mancini's men and is chalked up at 8/1 (9.0) to open the scoring here. Leandro Paredes, however, will miss out through suspension.

Goals at both ends?

Leipzig are enjoying their first season in European competition, but Hasentuttl's team have conceded in each of their eight games across the Champions League and Europa League this term.

bet365 offer 10/11 (1.91) that there are goals at both ends, while the same firm go even money (2.0) that there are at least three goals in this game.

Tips and predictions

Nevertheless, Leipzig have kept a clean sheet in four of their last six victories and Zenit have drawn a blank in three of their last five away matches.

It is, therefore, bet365's 7/4 (2.75) quote for the hosts to win to nil could represent good value for punters ahead of Thursday's tussle.

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Red Bull Leipzig to win to nil at 7/4 (2.75) with bet365 for a 1pt stake