Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga
FT
1
-
2
FC Augsburg
League: Bundesliga
Venue: BayArena
Referee: Benjamin Brand, Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Match Timeline
FC Augsburg
Main Prediction
Home Win
Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
75.4%
X
0%
Away
24.6%
1X
75.4%
X2
24.6%
12
100%
Tactical Setup
Bayer Leverkusen formation
3-4-2-1
FC Augsburg formation
3-4-2-1
Bayer Leverkusen missing
2
FC Augsburg missing
3
Key Squad Notes
Bayer Leverkusen scorers
P. Schick (10 goals), A. Grimaldo (8 goals), M. Tillman (6 goals)
Bayer Leverkusen creators
A. Grimaldo (7 assists), A. Garcia (6 assists), E. Poku (5 assists)
Bayer Leverkusen key absences
Arthur, M. Terrier
FC Augsburg scorers
Alexis Claude-Maurice (5 goals), F. Rieder (4 goals), Michael Gregoritsch (4 goals)
FC Augsburg creators
Alexis Claude-Maurice (5 assists), F. Rieder (3 assists), D. Giannoulis (3 assists)
FC Augsburg key absences
J. Gouweleeuw, C. Matsima, N. Labrovic
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Bayer Leverkusen 3-4-2-1 / FC Augsburg 3-4-2-1
Missing players: Bayer Leverkusen 2, FC Augsburg 3
H2H summary: Bayer Leverkusen wins 3, draws 0, FC Augsburg wins 2
Match Analysis
Bayer Leverkusen come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 5 with 52 points from 29 matches. Their overall return of 15 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses with goals at 59:39 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by P. Schick (10 goals), A. Grimaldo (8 goals), M. Tillman (6 goals), with creative support from A. Grimaldo (7 assists), A. Garcia (6 assists), E. Poku (5 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, they have returned 8 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, a split that suggests a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with Arthur, M. Terrier unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
FC Augsburg approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 10 with 33 points from 29 matches. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 6 draws, and 14 defeats, and the 36:53 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Alexis Claude-Maurice (5 goals), F. Rieder (4 goals), Michael Gregoritsch (4 goals), with creative support from Alexis Claude-Maurice (5 assists), F. Rieder (3 assists), D. Giannoulis (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 3 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with J. Gouweleeuw, C. Matsima, N. Labrovic unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Bayer Leverkusen's more proactive style and FC Augsburg's more cautious structure. Both teams have notable availability concerns, so squad depth and in-game adjustments could matter more than usual. Bayer Leverkusen arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 5 with 52 points compared to FC Augsburg in 10 on 33, which underlines the gap in season consistency. FC Augsburg arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring FC Augsburg.
Statistics
Bayer Leverkusen
Stat
FC Augsburg
10
Shots on Goal
5
13
Shots off Goal
2
36
Total Shots
11
13
Blocked Shots
4
27
Shots insidebox
7
9
Shots outsidebox
4
5
Fouls
8
11
Corner Kicks
4
1
Offsides
0
71%
Ball Possession
29%
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
3
Goalkeeper Saves
9
690
Total passes
286
637
Passes accurate
220
92%
Passes %
77%
3.80
expected_goals
1.33
1
goals_prevented
1
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Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation
FC Augsburg
1
M. Flekken
4
J. Quansah
5
L. Bade
12
E. Tapsoba
21
Lucas
25
E. Palacios
24
A. Garcia
20
A. Grimaldo
30
I. Maza
23
N. Tella
14
P. Schick
1
F. Dahmen
34
Arthur Chaves
6
J. Gouweleeuw
16
C. Zesiger
19
R. Fellhauer
4
H. Massengo
32
F. Rieder
13
D. Giannoulis
30
A. Kade
20
A. Claude-Maurice
21
R. Ribeiro
Bayer Leverkusen
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1
M. Flekken
G
4
J. Quansah
D
โ 72'
๐จ 48'
5
L. Bade
D
12
E. Tapsoba
D
๐ฏ 12'
21
Lucas
M
โ 65'
25
E. Palacios
M
โ 81'
24
A. Garcia
M
๐จ 86'
20
A. Grimaldo
M
30
I. Maza
F
23
N. Tella
F
โ 81'
14
P. Schick
F
โฝ 12'
Substitutes
28
J. Blaswich
G
15
T. Oermann
D
7
J. Hofmann
M
โ 81'
8
R. Andrich
M
10
M. Tillman
M
โ 81'
19
E. Poku
F
17
E. Ben Seghir
F
42
M. Culbreath
M
โ 65'
35
C. Kofane
F
โ 72'
FC Augsburg
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1
F. Dahmen
G
34
Arthur Chaves
D
6
J. Gouweleeuw
D
16
C. Zesiger
D
19
R. Fellhauer
M
โ 81'
4
H. Massengo
M
32
F. Rieder
M
โฝ 15'
โฝ 90'
๐จ 52'
13
D. Giannoulis
M
๐ฏ 15'
30
A. Kade
F
โ 82'
20
A. Claude-Maurice
F
โ 60'
21
R. Ribeiro
F
โ 74'
Substitutes
22
N. Labrovic
G
3
M. Pedersen
D
8
E. Rexhbecaj
M
โ 60'
11
I. Gharbi
F
36
M. Komur
M
โ 82'
40
N. Banks
D
39
U. Ogundu
F
โ 74'
27
M. Wolf
M
โ 81'
31
K. Schlotterbeck
D
Missing Players
Bayer Leverkusen
2 missing
-
Arthur
OUT
Missing Fixture
Ankle Injury
-
M. Terrier
OUT
Missing Fixture
Hamstring Injury
FC Augsburg
3 missing
-
J. Gouweleeuw
OUT
Questionable
Knee Injury
-
C. Matsima
OUT
Missing Fixture
Muscle Injury
-
N. Labrovic
OUT
Questionable
Personal Reasons
Head to Head
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
5 matches
18.04.2026
Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FC Augsburg
FT
Bundesliga
06.12.2025
FC Augsburg 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen
FT
Bundesliga
26.04.2025
Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 FC Augsburg
FT
Bundesliga
14.12.2024
FC Augsburg 0 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
FT
Bundesliga
18.05.2024
Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 FC Augsburg
FT
Bundesliga