Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga .
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Fritz
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Marcel Pelgrim
- Referee Soren Storks
- Referee Gunter Perl
5 games this season
🟨 1.6/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | RB Leipzig | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | FC Augsburg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 59 | Points | 65 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 17 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 20 / 5 / 9 |
| 68 | Scored | 66 |
| 47 | Conceded | 47 |
| +21 | GD | +19 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.91 |
| 50% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts). RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 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
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is hosting RB Leipzig for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' 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 Marcel Sabitzer suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bayer 04 Leverkusen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' RB Leipzig fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Patrik Schick scoring 3 goals.
- 30' The travelling RB Leipzig supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Marcel Halstenberg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bayer 04 Leverkusen so far.
- 40' A quiet spell here at . Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daley Sinkgraven on 44 minutes.
- 45' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Another substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to replace Daley Sinkgraven by Wendell on 46 minute.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Timo Werner has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Nkunku to step up.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Diego Demme argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Another substitution for RB Leipzig to replace Marcel Sabitzer by Patrik Schick on 63 minute.
- 66' Kevin Volland makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 70' The RB Leipzig manager makes a substitution. Matheus Cunha departs to be replaced by Yussuf Poulsen.
- 73' Yussuf Poulsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mitchell Weiser.
- 76' Fresh legs for Bayer 04 Leverkusen! Moussa Diaby comes on to replace Karim Bellarabi.
- 78' GOAL! Christopher Nkunku fires home to make it 1-1!
- 83' Peter Gulacsi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Netherlands international Daley Sinkgraven has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' Kerem Demirbay gets the nod from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. He replaces Charles Aranguiz and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and RB Leipzig share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Daley Sinkgraven ↓ Wendell 46'
- 5
- 4
- 31
- 20
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↓ Moussa Diaby 76'
- 15
- 29
- 23
- 1
- 11
Bench
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↑ 76'
- 28
- 13
- 3
- 7
-
18
Wendell ↑ 46'
- 17
- 6
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↑ 89'
Coach
Peter Bosz
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 1
- 16
- 4
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 27
-
7
Marcel Sabitzer ↓ Patrik Schick 63'
-
20
Matheus Cunha ↓ Yussuf Poulsen 70'
Bench
- 26
- 17
-
18
Christopher Nkunku ↑ 59'
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 70'
- 22
- 28
- 3
-
21
Patrik Schick ↑ 63'
- 8
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lois Openda | 4 |
| Patrik Schick | 4 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 3 |
| Jonathan Tah | 2 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 2 |
| Nathan Tella | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2019-10-05
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–1
RB Leipzig
D
2019-10-01
Juventus FC
3–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2019-09-28
FC Augsburg
0–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-09-21
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2019-09-18
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–2
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
L
2019-09-14
Borussia Dortmund
4–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or RB Leipzig 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
65%
Draw or RB Leipzig
61%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or RB Leipzig
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
2 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

