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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 14:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

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Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Markus Hacker
  • Referee Robert Kampka
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Rene Rohde

Head-to-Head

11
1
4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals FC Augsburg

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec FC Augsburg H 1–0 W
03 Dec 1. FC Nürnberg A 1–1 D
29 Nov PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad H 1–1 D
23 Nov VfB Stuttgart H 2–0 W
11 Nov RB Leipzig A 0–3 L
08 Nov FC Zurich H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–1 L
01 Dec VfB Stuttgart A 0–1 L
24 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–3 L
10 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–2 L
03 Nov 1. FC Nürnberg H 2–2 D
30 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg
#12 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts). FC Augsburg are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Philipp Max has been relatively quiet despite scoring 23 goals in his last 433 appearances.
  • 10' The 35-year-old Aleksandar Dragovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' The travelling FC Augsburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Raphael Framberger made 433 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Croatia international Tin Jedvaj has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' It’s high time Heiko Herrlich made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leon Bailey.
  • 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past FC Augsburg's compact .
  • 60' FC Augsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' Time for substitution for FC Augsburg. Alfred Finnbogason is replaced by Ji Dongwon.
  • 64' Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a change. Jonathan Tah trudges off to be replaced by Wendell on 64 minutes.
  • 65' Jeffrey Gouweleeuw has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' Julian Brandt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leon Bailey on 73 minute.
  • 75' Assisted by Lars Bender with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lucas Alario makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 80' A quiet spell here at . FC Augsburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Marco Richter. He replaces Andre Hahn on 82 minute.
  • 87' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Julian Baumgartlinger suffering a number of foals already.
  • 88' Sergio Cordova gets the nod from FC Augsburg. He replaces Caiuby and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for FC Augsburg. Marco Richter will be fuming at that decision.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 FC Augsburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 93% + Under — clean sheet likely 86%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bayer 04 Leverkusen42% Draw43% FC Augsburg15%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes14% 0% No86%
Avg goals/match: 0.9
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 56%
44%
± 1.5 24%
76%
± 2.5 7%
93%
± 3.5 2%
98%
± 4.5 0%
100%

Double Chance

Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
85%
Draw or FC Augsburg
58%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or FC Augsburg
57%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bayer 04 Leverkusen18% Draw76% FC Augsburg6%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
43.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
1.4%
3 – 0
1.3%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
0.6%
2 – 2
0.5%
4 – 0
0.2%

Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Handicap Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers Push FC Augsburg covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 25% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 87% 13%
+1 87% 11% 2%
+1.5 98% 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
74%
FC Augsburg keeps clean sheet
55%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.