RB Leipzig 4–0 SV Elversberg: match recap

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FinalBundesliga · Kickoff · Venue: Leipzig Red Bull Arena

RB Leipzig and SV Elversberg finished 4–0 (Bundesliga) on October 24, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Leipzig controlled the match from the outset, outshooting Elversberg 13-5 and putting 6 shots on target to the visitors' 1. The home side's 487 passes to 395 reflected a firm grip on possession, while committing only 10 fouls to Elversberg's 18 showed superior discipline. The breakthrough came through second-half substitute Rômulo, who scored twice in 45 minutes on 3 shots (all on target), while Antonio Nusa provided two assists. Christoph Baumgartner added a late goal, and Benjamin Henrichs anchored the defense with 7 tackles and 3 interceptions.

Key factors

  • Leipzig's +8 shot differential and +5 shots on target advantage overwhelmed Elversberg's defense.
  • Substitute Rômulo's two goals off the bench turned a controlled performance into a rout.
  • Elversberg's 18 fouls and poor discipline disrupted their own rhythm and ceded territory.

The Analyst's take

The model share (95 home, 5 away) underscores a gulf in class that the scoreline reflected. Elversberg's discipline issues and lack of attacking threat (1 shot on target) leave them vulnerable against top-tier opposition, while Leipzig's depth—especially Rômulo's impact off the bench—bodes well for their season form.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: SV Elversberg, with 7 points from the last 5 games against 6 for RB Leipzig (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: RB Leipzig’s attack (index 144) against SV Elversberg’s defence (index 99).

Matchup to watch: SV Elversberg’s attack (index 108) against RB Leipzig’s defence (index 99).

Recent form: last 5

RB Leipzig: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in the last 5, with 13 goals scored and 11 conceded.

RB Leipzig
Oct 17, 2026at Bayern MünchenL1–6
Oct 10, 2026vs Eintracht FrankfurtW6–0
Sep 20, 2026at Bayer LeverkusenL0–2
Sep 13, 2026vs Hamburger SVW5–0
Sep 5, 2026at Werder BremenL1–3

SV Elversberg: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded.

SV Elversberg
Oct 17, 2026vs FC AugsburgW4–3
Oct 10, 2026at Union BerlinL0–1
Sep 20, 2026at FC Schalke 04D0–0
Sep 13, 2026vs Bayern MünchenL1–2
Sep 5, 2026at Borussia MönchengladbachW4–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

RB Leipzig sit 7th of 18 with 9 points after 6 games (3-0-3).

SV Elversberg sit 6th of 18 with 10 points after 6 games (3-1-2).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
7RB Leipzig630316:119
6SV Elversberg631212:1110

Team season model

  • RB Leipzig attack index 144: 44% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • RB Leipzig defence index 99: 1% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • SV Elversberg attack index 108: 8% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • SV Elversberg defence index 99: 1% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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