The encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig is set to kick off at 14:30 on Sunday, 20/09.
This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our betting recommendation is First Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig contest.
Both sides may prioritize defensive organization early on, resulting in limited action. One or fewer goals before halftime looks likely.
Key Betting Insights
Bayer Leverkusen
Scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against RB Leipzig ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
RB Leipzig
Scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals: 10/11
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Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen has completed 3 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.33 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 8 goals (2.67 per game) and conceded 5 (1.67 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bayer Leverkusen has played 55 matches, scoring 108 goals (1.96 per match) and conceding 73 (1.33 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bayer Leverkusen
Goals Scored:110
Goals Conceded:73
Average Goals Scored:1.96
Average Goals Conceded:1.3
Wins:28
Goal Difference:37
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
RB Leipzig
W
16/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
Celje
W
12/09
Augsburg
2 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
D
05/09
Bayer Leverkusen
4 - 0
Union Berlin
W
29/08
Elversberg
3 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
L
Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 4/5
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RB Leipzig Preview
Across 3 Bundesliga matches, RB Leipzig has posted 2 victories, 0 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (3 per match) and conceded 3 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, RB Leipzig has earned 26 wins from 43 matches across all competitions, scoring 93 goals (2.16 per match) and conceding 60 (1.4 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
RB Leipzig
Goals Scored:93
Goals Conceded:60
Average Goals Scored:2.16
Average Goals Conceded:1.4
Wins:26
Goal Difference:33
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
RB Leipzig
L
13/09
RB Leipzig
5 - 0
Hamburger SV
W
10/09
Como
4 - 1
RB Leipzig
L
05/09
Werder Bremen
3 - 1
RB Leipzig
L
29/08
RB Leipzig
3 - 0
Borussia M'gladbach
W
RB Leipzig to win the match: 11/5
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Statistical Insights for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bayer Leverkusen
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
L
W
2
Home
W
W
D
W
L
2
Away
D
L
W
L
W
1.4
RB Leipzig
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
L
W
1.2
Home
W
W
W
W
W
3
Away
L
L
W
L
L
0.6
Favourite
Home Win
4/5
55.25%
Draw
3/1
24.39%
Away Win
5/2
28.57%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bayer Leverkusen
14
last 5 matches
RB Leipzig
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen scored +40% more goals than RB Leipzig in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig goals scored count, last 5 matches
Celje
2
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
4
Elversberg
2
Wehen Wiesbaden
4
0
Bayer Leverkusen
5
Hamburger SV
1
Como
1
Werder Bremen
3
Borussia M'gladbach
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen
5
last 5 matches
RB Leipzig
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
RB Leipzig conceded +80% more goals than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Celje
0
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
0
Elversberg
3
Wehen Wiesbaden
0
2
Bayer Leverkusen
0
Hamburger SV
4
Como
3
Werder Bremen
0
Borussia M'gladbach
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Key metrics
Corners
Bayer Leverkusen
37
last 5 matches
RB Leipzig
32
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen received +16% more corners than RB Leipzig in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig corners count, last 5 matches
Celje
6
Augsburg
14
Union Berlin
11
Elversberg
3
Wehen Wiesbaden
3
6
Bayer Leverkusen
7
Hamburger SV
5
Como
7
Werder Bremen
7
Borussia M'gladbach
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Key metrics
Cards
Bayer Leverkusen
5
last 5 matches
RB Leipzig
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
RB Leipzig received +60% more cards than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig cards count, last 5 matches
Celje
0
Augsburg
1
Union Berlin
2
Elversberg
2
Wehen Wiesbaden
0
3
Bayer Leverkusen
1
Hamburger SV
3
Como
0
Werder Bremen
1
Borussia M'gladbach
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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