Bundesliga
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
20 Sep 2026 14:30
RB Leipzig
Prediction:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 2.00
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Predictions, Picks & Odds – 20/09/2026

Bundesliga · 4
20 Sep 2026 BayArena Louis Hecq

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig – Best bets of the match

Our prediction
1: Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win
2.00 on Betfred · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 18 Sep 2026 at 21:19 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Bundesliga
Stage: Regular Season, 4
Date: 20 Sep 2026
Time: 14:30 BST
Stadium: BayArena

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Preview

Bayer Leverkusen sit sixth in the Bundesliga on three points after a mixed opening to the campaign, with two wins and two defeats from their last five outings across all competitions. Carles Martinez's side will be without forward Nathan Tella for some time, while Eliesse Ben Seghir remains a doubt after a thigh problem ruled him out of the recent fixture against Augsburg. The BayArena faithful will expect a response following that inconsistent run.

RB Leipzig arrive in twelfth place, also on three points, though their recent trajectory offers encouragement. Three consecutive victories preceded this trip, suggesting Marco Rose's squad have found their rhythm after a sluggish start that included back-to-back defeats. The return of Brajan Gruda, Castello Lukeba, and Rômulo to training is a welcome boost, giving Leipzig options as they look to build momentum on the road.

Leverkusen's head-to-head record against Leipzig is the cornerstone of this selection. Three victories in the last four meetings, including a commanding 4-1 triumph in May and a 3-1 success away from home last December, paint a clear picture of dominance. At the BayArena, Carles Martinez's side carry genuine authority in this fixture, and the home win at 2.00 reflects that pedigree.

Leipzig arrive with three consecutive wins behind them, yet both of those recent defeats came against higher-calibre opposition. Nathan Tella's absence weakens Leverkusen's attacking depth, though Ben Seghir could return to bolster the forward line. Leipzig welcome Lukeba and Gruda back to training, but match fitness remains a question mark after spells on the sidelines.

Goals feel likely given the recent pattern between these sides. Four of the last five encounters produced three or more, making over 2.5 goals at 1.36 an appealing supplementary pick. Both teams to score at 1.33 also warrants consideration, given Leipzig's improved recent form and Leverkusen's occasional defensive lapses this term.

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Trends to Know about Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

  • Leverkusen won three of last four meetings
  • Both sides scored in recent encounters
  • Leipzig winless in two consecutive away fixtures

Form & Statistics: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent form

WDWLW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.8Total goals
50%Both teams score
3Goals scored
0.8Goals conceded

RB Leipzig

Recent form

WLLWW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

3.4Total goals
58%Both teams score
2Goals scored
1.4Goals conceded
StatisticBayer 04 LeverkusenRB Leipzig
Last 5 results3W 1D 1L·3W 2L
Avg goals scored3.0·2.0
Avg goals conceded0.8·1.4
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·0/5
H2H, last 4 meetings2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen · 1 Draws · 1 RB Leipzig
Probable lineup

Lineups: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

4-2-3-1
  1. 1 Mark Flekken
  2. 2 Jarell Quansah
  3. 3 Edmond Tapsoba
  4. 4 Facundo Medina
  5. 5 Miguel Gutiérrez
  6. 6 Aleix García
  7. 7 Equi Fernández
  8. 8 Afonso Moreira
  9. 9 Malik Tillman
  10. 10 Ibrahim Maza
  11. 11 Patrik Schick
  • Loïc Badé
  • Robert Andrich
  • Moussa Diaby
  • Janis Blaswich
  • Christian Kofane
  • Guéla Doué (injury)
  • Nathan Tella (injury)
  • Tim Oermann (suspended)
  • Jonas Hofmann (suspended)
  • Kennet Eichhorn (injury)
  • Victor Boniface (suspended)
  • Montrell Culbreath (injury)
  • Eliesse Ben Seghir (Thigh injury, ruled out for several weeks.)
  • Lucas Vázquez (Calf injury, listed as unavailable for the match.)

RB Leipzig

4-3-3
  1. 1 Maarten Vandevoordt
  2. 2 Ridle Baku
  3. 3 Willi Orbán
  4. 4 Maxime Estève
  5. 5 David Raum
  6. 6 Eliesse Ben Seghir
  7. 7 Nicolas Seiwald
  8. 8 Noah Banzuzi
  9. 9 Johan Bakayoko
  10. 10 Christopher Nkunku
  11. 11 Antonio Nusa
  • Ørjan Nyland
  • Marc Guiu
  • Lukas Klostermann
  • Tidiam Gomis
  • Andrija Maksimovic
  • Max Finkgräfe
  • Benjamin Henrichs
  • Leny Konaté
  • Rocco Reitz (injury)
  • Suleiman Sani (suspended)
  • Abdoul Koné (suspended)
  • Leopold Zingerle (suspended)
  • Assan Ouédraogo (injury)
  • Kevin Kampl (injury)
  • Xaver Schlager (injury)
  • Christoph Baumgartner (injury)

Low confidence

Both formations here carry a degree of uncertainty, with each side sourced from a single outlet well in advance of kickoff, so treat the shape of this 4-2-3-1 versus 4-3-3 contest as provisional rather than settled. The tactical picture may shift considerably as the match approaches.

Should these lineups hold, Ibrahim Maza will be central to Leverkusen's creativity in behind Patrik Schick, while Leipzig's wide threat through Christopher Nkunku and Antonio Nusa could test Leverkusen's defensive width considerably across the BayArena flanks.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig: Head-to-Head

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 50 % Draws 25 % RB Leipzig 25 %

Average statistics (recent meetings)

4.5Total goals
100%Both teams score
2.3Home goals
2.3Away goals
100%Over 2.5 goals
0%Under 2.5 goals

How to Watch Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Match?

What time is Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig?

Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on Saturday 20 September 2026, with kickoff at 15:30 local time.

Where is Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig being played?

This fixture takes place at the BayArena in Leverkusen, home ground of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

How Can I Watch Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig on TV and Live Stream?

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