Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
- FC Augsburg 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Assistant 1 Christof Gunsch
- Assistant 2 Jonas Weickenmeier
20 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 5.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | FC Augsburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 May | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 5–0 | W |
| 09 May | AS Roma | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 May | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 5–1 | W |
| 02 May | AS Roma | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 May | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–5 | L |
| 27 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | FC Augsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 59 | Points | 43 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 17 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 15 |
| 68 | Scored | 45 |
| 47 | Conceded | 61 |
| +21 | GD | -16 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 50% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
15%
Clean Sheets
FC Augsburg this season
FC Augsburg this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts). FC Augsburg are 9th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Augsburg
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at BayArena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Dion Drena Beljo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 12' Victor Boniface puts Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the lead.
- 17' FC Augsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Robert Andrich makes it 2-0.
- 32' FC Augsburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' The crowd applauds Tim Breithaupt as he leaves the pitch. Arne Engels steps in for FC Augsburg.
- 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Augsburg that had 433 games and scored 387 goals.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Iago Borduchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bayer 04 Leverkusen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Goal! Mert Komur scores his 3 goal in 433 matches.
- 62' Florian Wirtz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amine Adli on 62 minute.
- 67' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is showing some good football. However, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' Bayer 04 Leverkusen ring the changes. Exequiel Palacios has done his job and it is now time for Granit Xhaka to step up.
- 74' Pep Biel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mert Komur at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' Poor challenge from Ohis Uduokhai. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 82' The whistle greets Jeremie Frimpong as he departs to be replaced by Josip Stanisic.
- 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' A change in the FC Augsburg ranks — Arne Maier exits the field as Mahmut Kucuksahin enters on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bayer 04 Leverkusen take all three points.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 7
- 8
- 25
- 20
- 12
- 30
-
21
Amine Adli ↓ Florian Wirtz 62'
-
22
Victor Boniface ↓ Patrik Schick 62'
- 6
Bench
-
34
Granit Xhaka ↑ 70'
-
14
Patrik Schick ↑ 62'
- 23
- 17
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↑ 62'
- 19
-
3
Piero Hincapie ↑ 70'
-
2
Josip Stanisic ↑ 82'
- 32
Coach
Xabi Alonso
FC Augsburg Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 40
- 9
- 6
- 19
-
10
Arne Maier ↓ Mahmut Kucuksahin 90'
- 30
- 22
-
21
Phillip Tietz ↓ Sven Michel 74'
- 3
-
18
Tim Breithaupt ↓ Arne Engels 41'
-
36
Mert Komur ↓ Pep Biel 74'
Bench
- 23
-
20
Sven Michel ↑ 74'
-
7
Dion Drena Beljo ↑ 90'
-
27
Arne Engels ↑ 41'
- 33
-
11
Pep Biel ↑ 74'
- 47
-
42
Mahmut Kucuksahin ↑ 90'
Coach
Jess Thorup
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Diaby | 7 |
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Florian Niederlechner | 3 |
| Iago Borduchi | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 2 |
| Florian Wirtz | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.47
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
FC Augsburg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Augsburg
35%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or FC Augsburg
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
4 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
0 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | FC Augsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 21% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Augsburg keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

