RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen

RB Leipzig host Bayer Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 20 December.

There’s every chance that Leipzig can beat Bayer Leverkusen and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of +107 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

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RB Leipzig have enjoyed six consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 3-1 away to Union Berlin at Alten Foersterei. Ole Werner's men boasted 63% possession and had three shots on target, with Tidiam Gomis registering the goal.

Bayer Leverkusen won their previous game, beating FC Koln at home. It was a 2-0 win at BayArena. The Werkself enjoyed 61% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Martin Terrier and Robert Andrich finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw Leverkusen draw 2-2 away to Leipzig at Red Bull Arena. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Leverkusen	15	9	2	4	33	20	13	33:20	29
4	RB Leipzig	15	9	2	4	30	19	11	30:19	29

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Leipzig have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts. The Red Bulls have averaged 51.9% possession, 500.6 passes and 6.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 13.6 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Yan Diomande is the top scorer with 6 goals, Christoph Baumgartner has 5, with Forzan Assan Ouedraogo and Romulo Cruz on 2. Leading assistor is Christoph Baumgartner with 5, while goalie Peter Gulacsi has recorded 5 clean sheets.

Leverkusen have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 14.3 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. Kasper Hjulmand's side average 62.4% possession, 655.5 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Ernest Poku has top scored with 4, while Christian Kofane and Edmond Tapsoba are next best on 3. Aleix Garcia has been the top assist maker on 4, with Mark Flekken notching 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

RB Leipzig confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Peter Gulacsi (GK), Kosta Nedeljkovic, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Conrad Harder, Romulo Cruz, Tidiam Gomis.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mark Flekken (GK), Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, Jeanuel Belocian, Arthur, Aleix Garcia, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella, Jonas Hofmann, Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick.

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

We’ll take Leipzig at attractive betting odds of +107 considering that they could be dominant in this Bundesliga game. This match winner wager provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

We use the latest Bundesliga injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen league stats:

• Leipzig have won 6 consecutive games at home.
• Leipzig have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Leipzig have won 11 of their last 18 games at home.

According to the odds, there’s a 48.3% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Leipzig 2 - 1 Leverkusen

A 2-1 win in favor of Leipzig is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christoph Baumgartner Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig) has bagged one or more shots on goal in seven of his past ten Bundesliga games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of -118 for this outcome.

Latest Christoph Baumgartner Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Shots

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

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Johan Bakayoko To Score +280

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig) can be backed to find the net at +280. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Johan Bakayoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Shots

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -132

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six straight Bayer Leverkusen games, while there has been an average of 11.20 corners in the last five home matches involving Leipzig. We’re going to take the Overs for Total Corners, with this line making appeal and you can get odds of -132.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leipzig

Total

10.90 6.30 4.60

Home

11.10 6.20 4.90

Away

11.20 5.60 5.60

Leverkusen

Total

10.40 5.10 5.30

Home

10.00 6.30 3.70

Away

9.30 3.10 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-111

Leipzig Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Leverkusen Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+600

2

+130

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RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 46% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, RB Leipzig are favourites to come out on top in this Bundesliga clash and they’re available at +116 with the bookmakers. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +205 for Bayer Leverkusen.

If Leipzig only draw with Leverkusen, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -111 if they’re able to land a victory.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS Yes is on offer at -217 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+116

X

+270

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+150

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-385

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-217

No

+160

Favourite Patrik Schick is priced at +450 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +155.

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Rômulo Cardoso da Cruz (Leipzig)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Yan Diomande (Leipzig)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

First

+360

Anytime

+1050

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Ezechiel Banzuzi (Leipzig)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Willi Orbán (Leipzig)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

First

+475

Anytime

+1500

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Claudio Echeverri (Leverkusen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

David Raum (Leipzig)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+145

Rômulo Cardoso da Cruz (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Yan Diomande (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-123

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Willi Orbán (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-270

Ezechiel Banzuzi (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

David Raum (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 3.5

+138

Under 3.5

-

Rômulo Cardoso da Cruz (Leipzig)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Yan Diomande (Leipzig)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Willi Orbán (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

David Raum (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Leipzig have now managed seven wins on the bounce at Red Bull Arena. Ole Werner's men have seven wins, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.70 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Leverkusen have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Leipzig were involved in a 2-2 draw when last meeting Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena. In the previous 6 H2H games at Red Bull Arena, there have been two wins apiece and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
RB Leipzig Home Stats		7-2-1	3.80	2.70	1.10	7	3	7	3
Bayer Leverkusen Away Stats		4-4-2	3.60	1.80	1.80	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

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Lineups & Team News

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