RB Leipzig vs Manchester City is a Champions League league-phase match on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. It kicks off at 22:00 SAST at the Leipzig Red Bull Arena, with Italian referee Marco Guida in charge. City are 12th on six points, while Leipzig are 28th on three. This preview covers the table, form, injuries and head-to-head record.
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When does RB Leipzig vs Manchester City kick off in South Africa?
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City kicks off at 22:00 SAST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. That is 20:00 GMT. The game is part of Matchday 4 of the league phase, and the venue is the Leipzig Red Bull Arena in Germany. Track the match on our live scores page.
Where do Leipzig and Manchester City stand in the Champions League table?
City are 12th with six points from three matches, and Leipzig are 28th with three points from three. City have won two and lost one, with nine goals scored and five conceded. Leipzig have won one and lost two, scoring three and conceding eight.
The format raises the stakes. UEFA’s league-phase explainer says teams from ninth to 24th enter a play-off round, and the bottom 12 go out. As a result, Leipzig sit four places outside the play-off line. City, by contrast, are in the play-off places but outside the top eight.
What is RB Leipzig’s recent form?
Leipzig have won their last three games in all competitions, after two heavy defeats. They beat Schalke 2-0 on 31 October in the Bundesliga and won 2-1 at Rot-Weiss Essen in the DFB-Pokal on 27 October. Before that, they beat SV Elversberg 4-0 on 24 October.
However, the Champions League has been harder. Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 on 21 October, although Leipzig had beaten PSV Eindhoven 1-0 a week earlier. Bayern Munich also won 6-1 on 17 October. Consequently, Leipzig are strong against weaker domestic opposition, but they have conceded heavily against the elite. They also beat Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0 on 10 October.
What is Manchester City’s recent form?
City have lost their last two Premier League games and have not won in three matches. They lost 1-0 at home to Brighton on 31 October and drew 2-2 with Brighton in the League Cup on 28 October. Aston Villa beat them 2-1 on 24 October.
In the Champions League, City beat AEK Athens 5-1 on 20 October. They lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain on 14 October. In addition, they beat Ipswich 3-2 on 17 October and won 3-0 at Liverpool on 11 October. City sit second in the Premier League on 21 points, three behind Arsenal. Our Premier League predictions page tracks that race.
What is at stake for Leipzig and Manchester City?
Leipzig are level on three points with the clubs around 24th place, while City are two points behind eighth. Bayern Munchen hold eighth on eight points, and City have six. A win would take City to nine and into the top-eight conversation. Leipzig’s goal difference of minus five is the issue, because Napoli in 24th have minus two on the same three points.
Therefore, a home win would lift Leipzig to six points and back into the pack. A defeat, in contrast, would leave them with a difficult run-in. Both clubs also have league commitments, with City trailing Arsenal by three points in the Premier League and Leipzig playing in the Bundesliga.
How do the goal records compare?
City have scored nine and conceded five in Europe, while Leipzig have scored three and conceded eight. City’s total includes a 5-1 win over AEK Athens and a 4-2 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain. Leipzig’s total includes a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven and a 4-1 defeat at Real Madrid. In addition, Leipzig have scored eight goals in their last three wins combined. Their domestic scoring has therefore been healthy, even if Europe has been tougher.
Who is injured for RB Leipzig vs Manchester City?
City’s listed absentee is Antoine Semenyo, who has a knee injury. That is the only City name in the API-Football injury list. Therefore, Pep Guardiola should have most of his squad available.
Leipzig have more problems. Finkgrafe is listed with a thigh injury and Guiu with a hamstring injury. Ouedraogo has a shoulder injury, and Esteve has a knock. Check the official line-ups before kick-off, because injury lists change.
What is the head-to-head record between Leipzig and Manchester City?
Manchester City have won four of the six meetings, Leipzig have won one, and one was drawn. All six were in the Champions League between 2021 and 2023. City have scored 21 goals to Leipzig’s nine.
- September 2021: City 6-3 Leipzig.
- December 2021: Leipzig 2-1 City.
- February 2023: Leipzig 1-1 City.
- March 2023: City 7-0 Leipzig.
- October 2023: Leipzig 1-3 City.
- November 2023: City 3-2 Leipzig.
Leipzig’s only win came at home in December 2021. In addition, the last meeting in Manchester in November 2023 finished 3-2. History favours City, but form is a separate matter.
How can South African fans follow RB Leipzig vs Manchester City?
Follow the match on our live scores page, and read our Champions League predictions for context. Broadcast rights vary, so check your local sports channel. Also see our Barcelona vs Aston Villa preview for another Matchday 4 game.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City FAQ
What time does RB Leipzig vs Manchester City kick off in South Africa?
The match kicks off at 22:00 SAST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Where is RB Leipzig vs Manchester City being played?
The match is at the Leipzig Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
What is the head-to-head record between Leipzig and Manchester City?
City have won four of six Champions League meetings, Leipzig one, with one draw.
Who is injured for Manchester City?
Antoine Semenyo is listed with a knee injury.
