RB Leipzig vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Eduard Beitinger
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Michael Bacher
10 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 13.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Club Brugge KV | A | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Nov | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Real Betis Balompié | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 5 | Conceded | 5 |
| +4 | GD | +5 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
RB Leipzig
| Antonio Nusa | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G | |
| Rocco Reitz | 1 G |
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' The game is set. Bayer 04 Leverkusen kicks off things out of here…
- 5' RB Leipzig seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gerardo Seoane might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Andrich on 14.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. RB Leipzig in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
- 21' Magnificent from Florian Wirtz! That is 62 goals in 543 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Nordi Mukiele has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 31' It’s high time Gerardo Seoane made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 34' Goal! Moussa Diaby scores his 63 goal in 522 matches.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Emil Forsberg argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Brian Brobbey exits the field as Dominik Szoboszlai enters on 43.
- 48' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' 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 Kevin Kampl suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' What a moment for Andre Silva! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Odilon Kossounou. He replaces Patrik Schick on 62 minute.
- 64' Goal! Jeremie Frimpong scores his 36 goal in 416 matches.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Benjamin Henrichs. He replaces Konrad Laimer on 73 minute.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. RB Leipzig must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes a substitution. Robert Andrich departs to be replaced by Kerem Demirbay.
- 82' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' The whistle greets Lukas Klostermann as he departs to be replaced by Solomon Bonnah.
- 89' Moussa Diaby makes way for Lucas Alario at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 90' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for RB Leipzig.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 18
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↓ Amadou Haidara 84'
- 22
- 16
- 27
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Tyler Adams 73'
- 33
- 32
- 31
- 21
Bench
-
39
Benjamin Henrichs ↑ 73'
- 13
-
14
Tyler Adams ↑ 73'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 84'
-
17
Dominik Szoboszlai ↑ 43'
- 47
- 26
- 37
-
35
Solomon Bonnah ↑ 84'
Coach
Jesse Marsch
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Lucas Alario 89'
- 4
- 1
-
8
Robert Andrich ↓ Kerem Demirbay 80'
- 14
- 25
- 12
- 30
-
31
Amine Adli ↓ Charles Aranguiz 62'
-
27
Florian Wirtz ↓ Nadiem Amiri 89'
- 33
Bench
- 22
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 62'
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 89'
- 3
- 7
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↑ 80'
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↑ 89'
- 40
-
6
Odilon Kossounou ↑ 62'
Coach
Gerardo Seoane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 5 |
| Lois Openda | 4 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 3 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 2 |
| Nathan Tella | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Timo Werner | 2 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2021-11-28
RB Leipzig
1–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2021-11-25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–2
Celtic FC
W
2021-11-20
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2021-11-07
Hertha BSC
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2021-11-04
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–0
Real Betis Balompié
W
2021-10-30
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–2
VfL Wolfsburg
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
RB Leipzig or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
60%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67%
RB Leipzig or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

