Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Wolfsburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Sven Waschitzki
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Markus Schmidt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 May | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | SV Werder Bremen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 May | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 May | FC Augsburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | RB Leipzig | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 1 G | 1 A |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at BayArena as Bayer 04 Leverkusen face off against VfL Wolfsburg in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Bayer 04 Leverkusen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The travelling VfL Wolfsburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kerem Demirbay.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Joao Victor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past VfL Wolfsburg's compact .
- 42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' The Croatia Marin Pongracic breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 0-1!
- 46' The whistle greets Wendell as he departs to be replaced by Aleksandar Dragovic.
- 51' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VfL Wolfsburg's shape.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Julian Baumgartlinger argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Maximilian Arnold makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 64.
- 65' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Ginczek is hanging Josip Brekalo on the field on 65 minute.
- 66' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Kerem Demirbay is withdrawn and Lucas Alario gets his opportunity.
- 67' A moment of madness from Moussa Diaby on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 67' Renato Steffen doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 71' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Leon Bailey. He replaces Moussa Diaby on 74 minute.
- 75' Marin Pongracic adds to his 0 season tally! VfL Wolfsburg lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
- 76' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Omar Marmoush on, Renato Steffen off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 82' The crowd applauds John Brooks as he leaves the pitch. Robin Knoche steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
- 85' Julian Baumgartlinger is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Leon Bailey 74'
- 5
- 20
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↓ Florian Wirtz 46'
- 29
-
18
Wendell ↓ Aleksandar Dragovic 46'
- 23
- 1
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↓ Lucas Alario 65'
- 11
- 12
Bench
- 4
- 28
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 65'
-
9
Leon Bailey ↑ 74'
-
15
Julian Baumgartlinger ↑ 46'
- 7
-
6
Aleksandar Dragovic ↑ 46'
- 25
-
27
Florian Wirtz ↑ 46'
Coach
Peter Bosz
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 15
-
25
John Brooks ↓ Robin Knoche 82'
- 27
-
8
Renato Steffen ↓ Omar Marmoush 76'
-
7
Josip Brekalo ↓ Daniel Ginczek 65'
- 19
- 22
- 24
- 40
Bench
-
33
Daniel Ginczek ↑ 65'
-
31
Robin Knoche ↑ 82'
- 32
- 12
- 44
- 20
- 43
-
29
Omar Marmoush ↑ 76'
- 26
Coach
Oliver Glasner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Renato Steffen | 3 |
| Paulinho | 3 |
| Maximilian Arnold | 3 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 3 |
| Florian Wirtz | 2 |
| Marin Pongracic | 2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 2 |
| Patrik Schick | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2020-05-26
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–4
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2020-05-23
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2020-05-18
SV Werder Bremen
1–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2020-03-12
Rangers FC
1–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2020-03-07
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–0
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2020-03-04
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or VfL Wolfsburg 75% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfL Wolfsburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
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
60%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
65%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or VfL Wolfsburg
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

