This is a very difficult game to call because of the politics behind it as well as the away side being the side who's need is greater. I'm looking at this game from the angle that Salzburg will not want to lose, they are unbeaten all season so far in all competitions and in my opinion Salzburg are slightly better than Leipzig. From their sponsors point of view (Red Bull) I feel that although it's clearly in their best interest for Leipzig to win... it would set a dangerous precedent if Leipzig won and it looked like Salzburg were not even trying, it could even lead to questions about future inclusion in the competitions for these teams. Furthermore if Salzburg rest players it would ask the same questions so I do believe they will field a strong team.
This is a very difficult game to call because of the politics behind it as well as the away side being the side who's need is greater. I'm looking at this game from the angle that Salzburg will not want to lose, they are unbeaten all season so far in all competitions and in my opinion Salzburg are slightly better than Leipzig. From their sponsors point of view (Red Bull) I feel that although it's clearly in their best interest for Leipzig to win... it would set a dangerous precedent if Leipzig won and it looked like Salzburg were not even trying, it could even lead to questions about future inclusion in the competitions for these teams. Furthermore if Salzburg rest players it would ask the same questions so I do believe they will field a strong team.