[(RB Leipzig) Strength]:
1. RB Leipzig are ranked 2nd in the league, only behind Bayern Munich. They have 29 points after 14 league games.
2. RB Leipzig won the previous 6 league games at home this season, scoring 18 goals and conceding 3, which shows their big home lead.
3. RB Leipzig scored 12 goals in the last 5 games, boasting impressive attacking performances.

[(RB Leipzig) Neutral]:
1. RB Leipzig ended the previous 3 games with OVERs in O/U.

[(RB Leipzig) Weakness]:
1. RB Leipzig are currently grappling with a severe injury crisis. Furthermore, forward Yan Diomande has temporarily left the squad to represent his country in the Africa Cup of Nations, leaving the team lacking options.
2. RB Leipzig suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Union Berlin, marking their 3rd loss in this season's league.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 2-0 over 1. FC Koln in the last league game, securing their 8th league win this season.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen scored 2 goals in both consecutive games, showcasing impressive offensive performances.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 3 of the previous 4 games in AH, demonstrating decent trends.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Neutral]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are now 4th in the league, taking 26 points in 14 league games.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. Edmond Tapsoba, Ibrahim Maza, and Ben Seghir temporarily left the squad to represent their country in the Africa Cup of Nations, all being sidelined for this match.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured only one draw in their 6 league games on the road this season, tending to win or lose. In the last away match, the team suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat to FC Augsburg.
3. In last season's league, Bayer 04 Leverkusen recorded 1 draw and 1 loss in two encounters against RB Leipzig, without any advantages.

[Tips]:
As the final league match before the winter break, both teams head into this clash with high motivation.

RB Leipzig currently sit in 2nd place, tying with 3rd-placed Borussia Dortmund on points.

The team desperately need to grab points in this home game to solidify their standing in the league.

Their dominant winning streak in recent league matches at home gives them confidence to take points.

Although Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured a convincing 2-0 victory in their last outing, their recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent.

Considering the current AH line of the game, RB Leipzig are favored to secure the victory in this match.

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