Augsburg vs Leverkusen Prediction

🔊 At the WWK Arena, Augsburg aim for their fourth win of the season as they host Bayer Leverkusen, who suffered their third league defeat last weekend. The Fuggerstädter's management took drastic action after the first third of the season by parting ways with their head coach, while the Werkself played a DFB-Pokal match on Tuesday. Read on for more details, including our prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 Last season, Bayer defeated their opponent with the same scoreline both at home and away – 2-0. In their last 27 head-to-head matches, Augsburg have managed just two wins against Leverkusen, while suffering 19 defeats. The teams have drawn six times.

Augsburg Team Overview

🔴 Augsburg conceded three goals in the first half and suffered a comprehensive defeat against Hoffenheim in the 12th round away match (0-3). This marked their eighth loss in 12 league matches this season, leaving them just two points clear of the relegation zone. Augsburg have failed to win any of their last 31 Bundesliga matches against top-six teams (9 draws, 22 losses).

⚪ On Monday, the club announced a mutual agreement to part ways with head coach Sandro Wagner. Former Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum will temporarily take charge, starting with the match against Leverkusen. He will prepare Augsburg for the final three Bundesliga games before the New Year. Baum previously managed the Fuggerstädter from 2016 to 2019 and was appointed as the club's development director on July 1, 2025.

Bayer Leverkusen Team Overview

⚫ In their latest match at the BayArena, Leverkusen fell to Borussia Dortmund, allowing their opponents to climb to third place with a 2-1 win. Christian Kofane's late goal wasn't enough to inspire a comeback for the team. This marked only Bayer's second defeat in the league under Kasper Hjulmand and their third overall in 12 rounds. As a result, the "Pharmacists" slipped to fourth place.

🏆 However, on Tuesday, Bayer exacted revenge on Dortmund in the German Cup Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory. Ibrahim Maza's first-half goal proved decisive at Signal Iduna Park, earning the talented Algerian the Man of the Match honor. If Bayer drop points in Augsburg, they could fall out of the European competition spots. Nevertheless, Leverkusen have consistently triumphed in their last four head-to-head encounters against the "Fuggers."

Latest news

Augsburg

🎙 "We would like to thank Sandro and his coaching staff for their work and dedication to the club. In discussions following the game against Hoffenheim, we concluded that we lack the belief and conviction that the situation will change with the current setup. The well-being of Augsburg is always at the heart of our decisions, which is why we have taken this step," stated CEO Michael Ströll.

❌ Fuggerstädter captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw continues his knee treatment and will miss the upcoming round. Meanwhile, fellow center-back Kevin Schlotterbeck returns to action after serving a suspension for his red card against Hamburg in the 11th round.

Bayer Leverkusen

🎙 Kasper Hjulmand after the rematch against Borussia: "We defended very well, scored a fantastic goal, and then held onto our lead with quality. Advancing to the next round is something we're very pleased with. We're on the right track, but this is just the beginning. We can play much better and will continue to work hard."

❌ The return of defenders Axel Tape and Arthur in the upcoming game seems unlikely. Ezequiel Fernandez, Ezequiel Palacios, and Lucas Vasquez are still in recovery.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

Sven Jablonski will officiate the match at the WWK Arena. In his last ten games, the referee has averaged 3.4 yellow cards per match. Augsburg lead the league in warnings with 33 (averaging 2.75 per match), while Bayer sit sixth with 25 cards (an average of 2 per game). Our pick: total over 3.5 yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Considering the hosts' struggles, we predict Augsburg's individual total under 1.5 goals. This bet has been successful in 6 of the last 7 matches for the "Fuggers," as well as in 15 of the last 16 Bundesliga head-to-heads against Bayer.

🚩 Corner Prediction

The "Fuggers" rank 15th in the league for corners won, averaging 4.1 per game. The "Pharmacists" are slightly better, averaging 4.7. Prediction: Augsburg's individual total under 4.5 corners. This outcome has occurred in 6 of their last 7 matches, as well as in seven consecutive home league encounters against Bayer.

The hosts are undergoing changes, and it's still unclear who will become the permanent head coach of the Fuggerstädter. What Manuel Baum can achieve in just one working week remains a mystery; it's unlikely Augsburg will suddenly switch to a dominant, possession-based style of play. Leverkusen face a tough schedule with multiple tournaments, travel, and a challenging match in Dortmund on Tuesday, plus player absences due to injuries. However, the skill level of Julmann's squad should be enough to exploit Augsburg's vulnerable defense. Our prediction: Bayer's individual total over 1.5 goals. We anticipate an away victory with a scoreline of 2-0.