Bundesliga 2019/20: RB Leipzig – set piece analysis

RB Leipzig sit third in the Bundesliga table ahead of the leagues restart and have hit the ground running so far under Julian Nagelsmann. The joint best team defensively, Leipzig have stayed in and around the top of the table all season, playing some excellent football both in and out of possession. and especially in transition. But one key factor in their success this season is their threat from set-pieces, where again they are arguably the best in the league in this regard. In this set piece analysis, we will look at why Leipzig have been so successful from set-pieces, taking a particular look at corners and what tactics they use around them.

Data analysis 

Before looking at how Leipzig are able to perform as well as they do from set-pieces, well first look at the league data which justifies my statement of them being one of the best teams in the league from set-piece situations. Well start with the basic data of goals scored and goals against, before moving onto xG.

We can see below a chart for goals conceded from all set-pieces this season. Leipzig have conceded the joint second least goals from set-pieces with four, tied with Bayern and one behind Hoffenheim. We can see the worst teams in the league in this regard are Mainz and Werder Bremen with both in double figures.

If we look at goals scored, we see Leipzig are still up near the top with the fifth most goals from these situations. Köln lead the way in this stat with fourteen goals, but have conceded eight as we can see above. Gladbach are also performing well in this regard, keeping up with Leipzig in both stats, while Union Berlin emerge in this as a good set piece team also. When we look at less basic stats we can see a better picture of which side is performing well.