Is Leipzig vs Manchester City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group G fixture

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After opening their Champions League campaigns with victory, RB Leipzig and Manchester City meet in Group G.

The German side secured a significant away win at Young Boys in their opening group fixture, while last year’s Champions League winners got the defence of their crown up and running with a 3-1 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

These two clubs met at the round of 16 stage of last season’s competition, with Leipzig holding the eventual champions at home but suffering a 7-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium.

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They may spy a Manchester City side in a vulnerable state, though, with injury problems mounting for Pep Guardiola and his team fresh from a surprise league slip-up against Wolves.

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When is RB Leipzig vs Manchester City?

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 4 October at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7.45pm BST. Subscribers can also stream the action via discovery+.

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Confirmed line-ups

RB Leipzig XI: Blaswich, Klostermann, Simakan, Lukeba, Raum, Schlager, Seiwald, Simons, Forsberg, Openda, Poulsen

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Haaland

Odds

Leipzig win 10/3

Draw 16/5

Manchester City win 7/10

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Prediction

Manchester City secure victory. RB Leipzig 1-3 Manchester City