Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 14:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Stats - Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig carries real history into this round of the Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 20/09 (Sunday) at BayArena, 14:30 (UK time).
Read the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bayer Leverkusen the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen reach this fixture 3 match into their Bundesliga. Here is where Leverkusen stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
8 scored, at 2.67 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Leverkusen, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Patrik Schick, 3 goals
Most assists: Miguel Gutiérrez, 2 assists
Recent results — Bayer Leverkusen
16/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 09:30
05/09/2026 09:30
29/08/2026 09:30
22/08/2026 07:00
RB Leipzig: how they are travelling
RB Leipzig come in 3 matches into their Bundesliga.
Here is what Leipzig have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
9 scored, at 3 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Leipzig, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bote Baku, 2 goals
Most assists: Tidiam Gomis, 2 assists
Recent results — Leipzig
13/09/2026 09:30
10/09/2026 15:00
05/09/2026 09:30
29/08/2026 09:30
22/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig have generally come out ahead of Leverkusen in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
RB Leipzig: 8 win(s)
Bayer Leverkusen: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig prediction.
Form comparison Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bayer Leverkusen
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.44 | 2.43 | 2.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.99 | 0.63 | 1.16 |
Away Team
RB Leipzig
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.27 | 2.28 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.38 | 1.44 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen to Win the First Half
Our top pick for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig is Bayer Leverkusen to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Bayer Leverkusen’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig clash. Our recommended bet is for Bayer Leverkusen to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows Bayer Leverkusen as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Fixture information - Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Match: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Competition: Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 14:30 (UK time)
Venue: BayArena
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Stats
The statistics for Bayer Leverkusen vs Die Roten Bullen that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.96
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 89%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 82%
Cards
2
League: 3.36
Corners
18
League: 11.39
Home Team
Bayer Leverkusen
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.44 | 2.43 | 2.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.99 | 0.63 | 1.16 |
Away Team
RB Leipzig
Germany - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.27 | 2.28 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.38 | 1.44 |
Corners
11.66 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
RB Leipzig received +3% more corners than Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga
12 / Match
Augsburg
(14)
Union Berlin
(11)
Elversberg
(3)(7)
Hamburger SV
(7)
Werder Bremen
(7)
Borussia M'gladbach
Cards
1.67 / Match
+149% Cards / Match
Bayer Leverkusen received +149% more cards than RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga
0.67 / Match
Augsburg
(1)
Union Berlin
(2)
Elversberg
(2)(1)
Hamburger SV
(0)
Werder Bremen
(1)
Borussia M'gladbach
Goals Scored
2.67 / Match
+12%
RB Leipzig is +12% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Augsburg
(2)
Union Berlin
(4)
Elversberg
(2)(5)
Hamburger SV
(1)
Werder Bremen
(3)
Borussia M'gladbach
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+40%
Bayer Leverkusen condeded +40% more goals than RB Leipzig
1 / Match
Augsburg
(2)
Union Berlin
(0)
Elversberg
(3)(0)
Hamburger SV
(3)
Werder Bremen
(0)
Borussia M'gladbach
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freiburg
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Augsburg
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Bayern München
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
RB Leipzig
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Elversberg
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Mainz 05
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Schalke 04
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Werder Bremen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Köln
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Hoffenheim
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Stuttgart
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Paderborn
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Union Berlin
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 17 |
Borussia M'gladbach
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Hamburger SV
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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