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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Predictions, Picks & Odds – 20/09/2026
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig – Best bets of the match
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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
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RB Leipzig
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Lineups: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Starters
- 1 Mark Flekken
- 2 Jarell Quansah
- 3 Edmond Tapsoba
- 4 Facundo Medina
- 5 Miguel Gutiérrez
- 6 Aleix García
- 7 Equi Fernández
- 8 Afonso Moreira
- 9 Malik Tillman
- 10 Ibrahim Maza
- 11 Patrik Schick
Bench
- Loïc Badé
- Robert Andrich
- Moussa Diaby
- Janis Blaswich
- Christian Kofane
Absent
- 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
Starters
- 1 Maarten Vandevoordt
- 2 Ridle Baku
- 3 Willi Orbán
- 4 Maxime Estève
- 5 David Raum
- 6 Eliesse Ben Seghir
- 7 Nicolas Seiwald
- 8 Noah Banzuzi
- 9 Johan Bakayoko
- 10 Christopher Nkunku
- 11 Antonio Nusa
Bench
- Ørjan Nyland
- Marc Guiu
- Lukas Klostermann
- Tidiam Gomis
- Andrija Maksimovic
- Max Finkgräfe
- Benjamin Henrichs
- Leny Konaté
Absent
- 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
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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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