FC Augsburg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Augsburg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at WWK Arena.
- FC Augsburg 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Robert Kampka
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Markus Sinn
- Referee Holger Henschel
19 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | H | 6–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | RB Leipzig | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | FC Augsburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | RB Leipzig | H | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Augsburg | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #6 |
| 43 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 17 / 8 / 9 |
| 45 | Scored | 68 |
| 61 | Conceded | 47 |
| -16 | GD | +21 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 35% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
FC Augsburg this season
FC Augsburg this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
FC Augsburg are 9th (43 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Augsburg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen has kicked off!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Lucas Alario is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bayer 04 Leverkusen tonight.
- 12' GOAL! Kevin Danso scores on 12. Assisted by Jonathan Schmid
- 15' GOAL! Kevin Volland fires home to make it 1-1!
- 20' Michael Gregoritsch has been relatively quiet despite scoring 59 goals in his last 433 appearances.
- 25' Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Bosz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Aleksandar Dragovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sven Bender on 46 minute.
- 48' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kai Havertz on 48.
- 53' FC Augsburg have won 387 goals from 433 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' FC Augsburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
- 59' The referee shows FC Augsburg player a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' The FC Augsburg bench stirs into life. Kevin Danso is withdrawn and Koo Jacheol gets his opportunity.
- 60' GOAL! Jonathan Tah fires home to make it 1-3!
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Augsburg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' The FC Augsburg manager makes a substitution. Marco Richter departs to be replaced by Julian Schieber.
- 76' The 42-year-old Daniel Baier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 81' The whistle greets Philipp Max as he departs to be replaced by Georg Teigl.
- 85' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Lucas Alario exits the field as Dominik Kohr enters on 85.
- 88' Julian Brandt makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 89' Lars Bender gets the nod from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. He replaces Mitchell Weiser and will look to change the dynamic.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Augsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
31
Philipp Max ↓ Georg Teigl 81'
- 6
- 10
- 17
-
38
Kevin Danso ↓ Koo Jacheol 60'
- 8
- 11
-
23
Marco Richter ↓ Julian Schieber 71'
- 3
- 40
Bench
-
19
Koo Jacheol ↑ 60'
-
20
Julian Schieber ↑ 71'
- 1
- 16
-
34
Georg Teigl ↑ 81'
- 5
- 35
Coach
Martin Schmidt
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 4
- 31
- 20
-
13
Lucas Alario ↓ Dominik Kohr 85'
- 15
- 29
- 18
-
23
Mitchell Weiser ↓ Lars Bender 89'
- 1
Bench
-
21
Dominik Kohr ↑ 85'
- 28
- 16
- 7
- 11
-
8
Lars Bender ↑ 89'
-
6
Aleksandar Dragovic ↑ 46'
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Diaby | 7 |
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Florian Niederlechner | 3 |
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Charles Aranguiz | 2 |
| Mergim Berisha | 2 |
| Iago Borduchi | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Augsburg Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2019-04-26
FC Augsburg
1–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-04-20
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
1. FC Nurnberg
W
2019-04-13
VfB Stuttgart
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-04-06
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–4
RB Leipzig
L
2019-03-29
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2019-03-17
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–3
SV Werder Bremen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
FC Augsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.34
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
FC Augsburg or Draw
47%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
76%
FC Augsburg or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9%
1 – 1
8.8%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 3
6.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Augsburg
| Handicap | FC Augsburg covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 21% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 17% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
FC Augsburg keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.