Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head with RB Leipzig at BayArena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 2 May.

If you agree with our view that Leipzig can perform well against Bayer Leverkusen, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -110. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

Bayer Leverkusen won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against FC Koln at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Werkself had three shots on target and enjoyed 56% possession, while Patrik Schick grabbed the goals.

RB Leipzig have won their previous five games. The latest was a 3-1 home triumph at Red Bull Arena against Union Berlin. The Saxony outfit racked up nine shots on goal and boasted 67% possession, with Max Finkgrafe, Romulo Cruz and Ridle Baku on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Leverkusen and Leipzig saw the former win away from home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Red Bull Arena. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been five Leverkusen victories, four Leipzig wins and a draw.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	RB Leipzig	31	19	5	7	62	38	24	62:38	62
6	Leverkusen	31	16	7	8	62	42	20	62:42	55

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Leverkusen have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 17.4 attempts. Kasper Hjulmand's team have averaged 59.2% possession, 583.0 passes and 6.2 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 2.9 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.

Patrik Schick is the top scorer with 6 goals, Alejandro Grimaldo has 3, with Malik Tillman and Christian Kofane on 2. Alejandro Grimaldo and Christian Kofane are the leading assists makers with 2, while goalie Janis Blaswich has kept one clean sheet.

Leipzig have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Red Bulls have averaged 55.2% possession, 487.9 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Yan Diomande has recorded 5 goals, Christoph Baumgartner 4, with Romulo Cruz and Brajan Gruda both managing 3. Yan Diomande has been the top assist maker on 3, with Maarten Vandevoordt notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (4-4-2): Janis Blaswich (GK), Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Montrell Culbreath, Exequiel Palacios, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Ibrahim Maza, Nathan Tella, Patrik Schick.

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Vandevoordt (GK), Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Max Finkgrafe, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Xaver Schlager, Christoph Baumgartner, Yan Diomande, Romulo Cruz, Antonio Nusa.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Wager on Leipzig +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -110 for this Bundesliga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

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Key Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Leipzig in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Leipzig in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Leipzig in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Leverkusen in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Leverkusen in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

The best football betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Leipzig Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -110 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Leverkusen 0 - 1 Leipzig

Leipzig are available to back at +1200 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antonio Nusa to Score +240

Antonio Nusa (Leipzig) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Bundesliga games away from home. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +240 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Antonio Nusa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Leverkusen To Have Most Corners -152

In the past five home games, it has been Bayer Leverkusen with the most corners. We can’t resist the opportunity to take -152 that Leverkusen win the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leverkusen

Total

9.10 6.20 2.90

Home

10.70 8.00 2.70

Away

8.20 4.70 3.50

Leipzig

Total

9.70 6.00 3.70

Home

10.40 5.80 4.60

Away

8.40 4.40 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Leverkusen Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-143

Leipzig Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+700

2

+143

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Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Bayer Leverkusen as +114 favourites for this Bundesliga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 47% likely to triumph. If you’re searching for a different slant, RB Leipzig are available at +190.

You can back Leverkusen at -164 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Leipzig are +115 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -286.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+300

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+163

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-417

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-286

No

+200

There’s the chance to back Patrik Schick at +390 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

+120

Anytime

+390

Rômulo Cardoso da Cruz (Leipzig)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Tidiam Gomis (Leipzig)

First

+220

Anytime

+750

Yan Diomande (Leipzig)

First

+220

Anytime

+750

Antonio Nusa (Leipzig)

First

+240

Anytime

+800

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

First

+250

Anytime

+900

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+260

Anytime

+850

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+290

Anytime

+950

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

First

+290

Anytime

+950

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

First

+300

Anytime

+1000

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

First

+310

Anytime

+1000

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Brajan Gruda (Leipzig)

First

+360

Anytime

+1200

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Lucas Vázquez (Leverkusen)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Ezechiel Banzuzi (Leipzig)

First

+480

Anytime

+1600

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1900

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

David Raum (Leipzig)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Leverkusen have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Leipzig have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at BayArena, Leipzig beat Leverkusen 3-2. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H meetings at BayArena involve three Leipzig wins. There have also been two draws and two Leverkusen victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bayer Leverkusen Home Stats		4-4-2	3.00	2.00	1.00	5	5	5	5
RB Leipzig Away Stats		5-2-3	2.70	1.50	1.20	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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