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RB Leipzig vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
RB Leipzig
3 – 0
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sun 11 Nov 2018 · 14:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Kevin Volland

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Achmuller
  • Referee Martin Petersen
  • Referee Tobias Reichel
  • Referee Thomas Stein
  • Referee Markus Schmidt

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

7
5
8
RB Leipzig 20 games · Avg 3.4 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-11 RB Leipzig 3–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-02-11 RB Leipzig 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2016-09-17 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6–0 RB Leipzig 2016-03-02 RB Leipzig 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2015-09-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 3–0 W
08 Nov Celtic FC A 1–2 L
03 Nov Hertha BSC A 3–0 W
31 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–0 W
28 Oct FC Schalke 04 H 0–0 D
25 Oct Celtic FC H 2–0 W
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov RB Leipzig A 0–3 L
08 Nov FC Zurich H 1–0 W
03 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–4 L
31 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach A 5–0 W
28 Oct SV Werder Bremen A 6–2 W
25 Oct FC Zurich A 2–3 L

Season Stats

RB Leipzig Bayer 04 Leverkusen
#3 Position #6
65 Points 59
34 Played 34
20 / 5 / 9 W / D / L 17 / 8 / 9
66 Scored 68
47 Conceded 47
+19 GD +21
1.91 PPG 1.74
59% Win % 50%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
24% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season

RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 6th (59 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RB Leipzig is hosting Bayer 04 Leverkusen for another epic battle.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tin Jedvaj, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at . Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' A stunning finish from Yussuf Poulsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' RB Leipzig are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 42' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Kevin Volland on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Leon Bailey on, Tin Jedvaj off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Diego Demme has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Dominik Kohr is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bayer 04 Leverkusen tonight.
  • 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Dominik Kohr. He replaces Charles Aranguiz on 66 minute.
  • 68' GOAL! Lukas Klostermann scores on 68. Assisted by Marcel Sabitzer
  • 72' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Mitchell Weiser exits the field as Lucas Alario enters on 72.
  • 77' Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 82' Konrad Laimer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Timo Werner at the 82 minute mark.
  • 85' Yussuf Poulsen does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
  • 88' Fresh legs for RB Leipzig! Jean-Kevin Augustin comes on to replace Marcel Sabitzer.
  • 89' Bruma has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Kampl on 89 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. RB Leipzig take all three points.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralf Rangnick

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Heiko Herrlich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lois Openda 4
Patrik Schick 4
Jeremie Frimpong 3
Christopher Nkunku 3
Jonathan Tah 2
Yussuf Poulsen 2
Nathan Tella 2
Kai Havertz 2

Head to Head

2018-11-11 RB Leipzig 3–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-02-11 RB Leipzig 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2016-09-17 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6–0 RB Leipzig 2016-03-02 RB Leipzig 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2015-09-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig Form

2018-11-11 RB Leipzig 3–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-11-08 Celtic FC 2–1 RB Leipzig L 2018-11-03 Hertha BSC 0–3 RB Leipzig W 2018-10-31 RB Leipzig 2–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2018-10-28 RB Leipzig 0–0 FC Schalke 04 D 2018-10-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 Celtic FC W

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2018-11-11 RB Leipzig 3–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-11-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–0 FC Zurich W 2018-11-03 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–4 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2018-10-31 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-10-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-10-25 FC Zurich 3–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig45% Draw23% Bayer 04 Leverkusen32%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
69%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
55%
RB Leipzig or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RB Leipzig32% Draw40% Bayer 04 Leverkusen28%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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