How to watch today's RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

A pivotal showdown in the battle for Champions League qualification unfolds on Saturday as RB Leipzig welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Red Bull Arena in Bundesliga action.

Niko Kovac, the former Bayern Munich tactician, has endured a mixed start at the helm of Dortmund, guiding them to two victories but also suffering three defeats since his arrival. With just four points separating the two sides, the stakes are high.

Leipzig, sitting sixth in the standings, have seen their top-four aspirations falter, collecting just one win in their last nine league outings—leaving them a staggering 22 points adrift of the summit. However, with a full week to prepare, they hold a distinct advantage over Dortmund, who must shake off the fatigue of a grueling Champions League clash in midweek.

The reverse fixture saw Dortmund claim a narrow 2-1 victory, but with home comforts and fresher legs, Leipzig will be eager to settle the score and keep their European hopes alive.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund online - TV channels & live streams

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RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund kick-off time

Bundesliga - Bundesliga

Red Bull Arena Leipzig

The Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will be played at Red Bull Arena Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany.

It will kick off at 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT on Saturday, March 15, in the US.

Team news & squads

RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund lineups

RB Leipzig

3-4-1-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

BVB

1

P. Gulacsi

5

E. Bitshiabu

3

L. Geertruida

4

C

W. Orban

22

D. Raum

14

C. Baumgartner

17

R. Baku

10

X. Simons

13

N. Seiwald

30

B. Sesko

11

I. Openda

1

G. Kobel

23

C

E. Can

4

N. Schlotterbeck

3

W. Anton

26

J. Ryerson

14

M. Beier

10

J. Brandt

20

M. Sabitzer

27

K. Adeyemi

13

P. Gross

9

S. Guirassy

4-2-3-1

BVB

RBL

-Line up

• 1

  P. Gulacsi

• 5

  E. Bitshiabu

• 3

  L. Geertruida

• 4

  W. Orban (C)

• 22

  D. Raum

  63’

  81’

• 14

  C. Baumgartner

  61’

• 17

  R. Baku

• 10

  X. Simons

  18’

  48’

  82’

• 13

  N. Seiwald

  81’

• 30

  B. Sesko

  18’

• 11

  I. Openda

  48’

  67’

Substitutes

• 16

  L. Klostermann

  67’

• 21

  K. Nedeljkovic

• 24

  X. Schlager

• 27

  T. Gomis

  82’

• 8

  A. Haidara

  81’

  86’

• 44

  K. Kampl

  61’

• 18

  A. Vermeeren

• 26

  M. Vandevoordt

• 23

  C. Lukeba

  81’

  86’

Manager

• M. Rose

BVB

-Line up

• 1

  G. Kobel

• 23

  E. Can (C)

  10’

• 4

  N. Schlotterbeck

• 3

  W. Anton

• 26

  J. Ryerson

  45’ + 1’

  72’

• 14

  M. Beier

• 10

  J. Brandt

• 20

  M. Sabitzer

  33’

• 27

  K. Adeyemi

  72’

• 13

  P. Gross

• 9

  S. Guirassy

Substitutes

• 25

  N. Suele

• 7

  G. Reyna

• 6

  S. Oezcan

• 17

  C. Chukwuemeka

  72’

  83’

• 2

  Y. Couto

• 43

  J. Gittens

  72’

• 33

  A. Meyer

• 5

  R. Bensebaini

  33’

• 16

  J. Duranville

Manager

• N. Kovac

RB Leipzig team news

RB Leipzig will have to cope without forward Antonio Nusa, meaning Xavi Simons and Ridle Baku are expected to operate on the flanks, providing support for strike duo Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda.

At the back, full-back Benjamin Henrichs remains sidelined until late May, which could see Lutsharel Geertruida and David Raum slot into the defensive setup. In midfield, Amadou Haidara and Arthur Vermeeren are likely to feature, with Leipzig missing Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Kevin Kampl, and Xaver Schlager.

Borussia Dortmund team news

On the other side, Borussia Dortmund must navigate the absence of defender Daniel Svensson, meaning a likely backline of Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini.

In midfield, Dortmund will also be without Felix Nmecha, which could pave the way for Marcel Sabitzer and Pascal Groß to form a partnership in the center of the park. Up front, Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens are expected to support lone striker Serhou Guirassy in attack.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

RBL

Last 5 matches

BVB

3

Wins

0

Draws

2

Wins

• Borussia Dortmund

  2

  -

  1

  RB Leipzig

• RB Leipzig

  4

  -

  1

  Borussia Dortmund

• Borussia Dortmund

  2

  -

  3

  RB Leipzig

• RB Leipzig

  2

  -

  0

  Borussia Dortmund

• Borussia Dortmund

  2

  -

  1

  RB Leipzig

11

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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