Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Predictions
Bayer Leverkusen can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Leipzig. The odds of -108 look attractive when it comes to the home team.
Read on for our full Bayer Leverkusen vs Leipzig betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig at BayArena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 20 September.
Bayer Leverkusen have won two and lost one of their opening three Bundesliga games. In their previous league outing, they played out a 2-2 away draw against Augsburg at WWK Arena. The Werkself enjoyed 63% possession and had seven shots on target, with Christian Kofane and Patrik Schick finding the net.
On Wednesday night, Leverkusen triumphed 2-0 at home against Slovenian side NK Celje in the Europa League.
RB Leipzig have collected four points from their opening three Bundesliga games, recording a 5-0 home victory over Hamburger SV at Red Bull Arena last time out. The Saxony side enjoyed 64% possession and had six shots on target, with Tidiam Gomis, Antonio Nusa, Willi Orban, Christopher Nkunku and Romulo Cruz on the scoresheet.
H2H: 4-1 Leverkusen Win When Teams Last Clashed
Leverkusen have beaten Leipzig in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 4-1 home victory at BayArena following a 3-1 away win at Red Bull Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six Leverkusen wins, three Leipzig victories and one draw.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  RB Leipzig |
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 6 |  Leverkusen |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
Leverkusen have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 7.4 shots on goal and 21.0 attempts. Carles Martinez's team have averaged 59.8% possession, 566.2 passes and 8.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 3.3 corners.
Patrik Schick is the top scorer with 10 goals, while Christian Kofane, Ibrahim Maza and Alejandro Grimaldo each have 2. Edmond Tapsoba, Miguel Gutierrez and Ibrahim Maza have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Mark Flekken has kept 2 clean sheets.
Leipzig have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 2.2 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts. The Red Bulls have averaged 56.7% possession, 522.4 passes, 5.6 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.
The top scorers have been Antonio Nusa on 4, followed by Romulo Cruz and Ridle Baku with 3. Antonio Nusa has been chief assist maker on 3, with Maarten Vandevoordt recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken (GK), Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Miguel Gutierrez, Aleix Garcia, Equi Fernandez, Moussa Diaby, Ibrahim Maza, Afonso Moreira, Patrik Schick.
RB Leipzig confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Maarten Vandevoordt (GK), Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, Maxime Esteve, David Raum, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Neil El Aynaoui, Brajan Gruda, Christopher Nkunku, Antonio Nusa, Romulo Cruz.
Main Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Bayer Leverkusen to land a victory, with odds of -108 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Bundesliga game.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Bundesliga team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
The Asian Handicap market offers some alternatives if you strongly fancy Leverkusen and want bigger odds. Back them at -1, -1.5 or even -2 depending on how confident you are.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Leipzig
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Leverkusen. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Antonio Nusa (Leipzig) has totalled one or more shots on goal in eight of his past ten Bundesliga matches. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -147 up for grabs.
Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen) has managed two goals in his past five Bundesliga games on home soil. We’re happy to take the +260 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
There has been over 9.5 corners in five consecutive Bayer Leverkusen home matches. The number of corners could be bigger than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -120.
Leverkusen
Leipzig
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Bayer Leverkusen to win, Yes on the BTTS market combined with Antonio Nusa (Leipzig) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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.
Bayer Leverkusen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Bundesliga clash, with the favourites afforded a 53% probability based on their -114 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, RB Leipzig are trading at +235.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Leverkusen -0.5 at -114 or alternatively Leipzig +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -110.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -312 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Patrik Schick is the market leader at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Stats: Last 10 Bundesliga matches only.
Bayer Leverkusen have swerved defeat at BayArena in the previous three matches. The Werkself have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Leipzig have suffered a three match losing run away from home. Martin Demichelis' team have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Leverkusen beat Leipzig 4-1 when the teams last met at BayArena. There have been three wins apiece and two draws in the past 8 H2H matches at BayArena.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.70 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| RB Leipzig Away Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.30 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
- Bundesliga: 02/05 2026 Leverkusen 4 Leipzig 1
- Bundesliga: 20/12 2025 Leipzig 1 Leverkusen 3
- Bundesliga: 25/01 2025 Leipzig 2 Leverkusen 2
- Bundesliga: 31/08 2024 Leverkusen 2 Leipzig 3
- Bundesliga: 20/01 2024 Leipzig 2 Leverkusen 3
- Bundesliga: 19/08 2023 Leverkusen 3 Leipzig 2
- Bundesliga: 23/04 2023 Leverkusen 2 Leipzig 0
- Bundesliga: 29/10 2022 Leipzig 2 Leverkusen 0
- Bundesliga: 17/04 2022 Leverkusen 0 Leipzig 1
- Bundesliga: 28/11 2021 Leipzig 1 Leverkusen 3
Bayer Leverkusen League Stats
RB Leipzig League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Patrik Schick (3), Christian Kofane (2), Equi Fernandez (1)
- Top Assistors for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Miguel Gutierrez (2), Edmond Tapsoba (1), Ibrahim Maza (1)
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Lineups & Team News
Always review the Leverkusen vs Leipzig team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.
Bayer Leverkusen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bayer Leverkusen Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bayer Leverkusen Substitutes
- 5Loic Bade
- 7Jonas Hofmann
- 8Robert Andrich
- 10Malik Tillman
- 11Martin Terrier
- 17Lucas Vazquez
- 22Victor Okoh Boniface
- 28Janis Blaswich
- 35Christian Kofane
RB Leipzig Substitutes
- 1O. Haaskjold Nyland
- 2Abdoul Kone
- 13Nicolas Seiwald
- 16Lukas Klostermann
- 27Tidiam Gomis
- 30Andrija Maksimovic
- 35Max Finkgrafe
- 39Benjamin Henrichs
- 45Samba Konate
Previous Bayer Leverkusen Lineups
Previous RB Leipzig Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Carles Martinez
RB Leipzig Player Stats & Squad
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 27:8 | 18 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:10 | 16 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 5 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 7 | Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16:16 | 13 |
| 8 | Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:18 | 11 |
| 9 | Mainz 05 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17:17 | 10 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:15 | 9 |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14:15 | 9 |
| 12 | Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14:16 | 9 |
| 13 | FC Koln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 14 | Paderborn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7:19 | 9 |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 | Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 18 | B. M'gladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11:22 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Bayern Munich | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20:4 | 10 |
| 3 | Dortmund | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Werder Bremen | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 9 |
| 7 | Elversberg | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:8 | 9 |
| 8 | FC Koln | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Frankfurt | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 11 | Hoffenheim | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 6 |
| 12 | Paderborn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0:3 | 2 |
| 17 | B. M'gladbach | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | 1 |
| 18 | Mainz 05 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:10 | 1 |
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