Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Game Preview

Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on Sunday in the last Bundesliga game before the September international break, a matchup that has produced goals in bunches every time these two meet.

Leverkusen come in chasing consistency after a stop-start domestic opening, having won just one of their first three league games. They did cruise past NK Celje 2-0 in the Europa League midweek.

Leipzig arrive full of confidence after hammering Hamburg 5-0 in gameweek three, with five different scorers, a sharp response to back-to-back defeats against Como and Werder Bremen.

History points to a wide-open affair. Leverkusen have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 7 games vs RB Leipzig (Bundesliga), and both teams have scored in 6 of the last 6 meetings (Bundesliga).

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Recent Results

Leverkusen have been messy domestically, winning just one of their first three Bundesliga games, but they answered well in Europe with a 2-0 home win over NK Celje in the Europa League. They are firing at home, racking up 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 Bundesliga games, with Patrik Schick scoring in 3 of his last 3.

Leipzig bounced back from consecutive defeats to Como and Werder Bremen by thumping Hamburg 5-0, five different scorers doing the damage. This is a shot-heavy team, taking 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 Bundesliga games, and the game itself has hit 29+ total shots in 3 of Leipzig's last 3 outings.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bayer Leverkusen: M. Culbreath (Injured/out), K. Eichhorn (Injured/out), G. Doue (Injured/out), I. Maza (Injured/doubtful), N. Tella (Injured/out)

RB Leipzig: A. Ouedraogo (Injured/out), R. Reitz (Injured/out), C. Baumgartner (Injured/out)

Bayer Leverkusen

Leverkusen will make a late call on Ibrahim Maza's fitness, leaving him doubtful for the weekend. Guela Doue is out for several weeks with a muscle injury, while Marco Culbreath, Kilian Eichhorn and Nathan Tella are also sidelined. Eliesse Ben Seghir returned to action in the Europa League on Wednesday.

RB Leipzig

Assan Ouedraogo could be out until 2027 after a serious injury against Hamburg last weekend. Rocco Reitz and Christoph Baumgartner are both back in training but won't feature here, leaving Martin Demichelis short of options as Leipzig look to shore up their away record.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Flekken; Gutiérrez, Tapsoba, Medina, Quansah; Fernández, García; Moreira, Maza, Diaby; Schick

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Vandevoordt; Raum, Lukeba, Orbán, Baku; El Aynaoui, Banzuzi, Gruda; Nusa, Nkunku, Gomis

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 10+ shots on target in 7 of the last 7 games between Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig (Bundesliga).
• RB Leipzig have had 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games (Bundesliga).
• Patrik Schick has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs RB Leipzig (Bundesliga).
• Christopher Nkunku has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 8 appearances vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga).
• Edmond Tapsoba has committed 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 10 appearances vs RB Leipzig (Bundesliga).

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a high-scoring 2-2 tie. Leverkusen are the favorites at home with the sharper attacking output, but Leipzig's front line is too dangerous to shut out, and these two have combined for goals in every recent meeting. Expect an open, end-to-end game with both sides finding the net.

Best Picks

Back RB Leipzig midfielder Neil El Aynaoui to record Over 1.5 Player Shots. That's in the Player Shots market. With a 3.9 projected total and an open, end-to-end matchup expected, Leipzig average 21 shots in these meetings, and starting central midfielder El Aynaoui carries strong numbers to clear this line as a regular shooter from the middle.

Back Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez to find the net in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Leverkusen are favored to dictate play with 2.19 projected team goals, and Fernandez, starting in midfield, is well placed to get on the scoresheet as Die Werkself push forward and create scoring chances at home.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into a goal-heavy game: Patrik Schick anytime scorer, Schick over 3.5 shots, Leverkusen over 1.5 team goals, and Christopher Nkunku over 0.5 shots on target.

Schick to score is the anchor. The Leverkusen forward has found the net across each of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances and done the same across every one of his last 3 outings against Leipzig specifically.

Schick over 3.5 shots stacks up alongside it. He attempted 4+ shots across all 3 of his last 3 Bundesliga games as Leverkusen's focal point up top, making this a natural pairing with the scorer leg.

Leverkusen over 1.5 team goals is a solid foundation. They have scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 games against Leipzig and generated 18+ shots across every one of their last 3 league outings.

Nkunku over 0.5 shots on target rounds it out. The forward has put at least 1 shot on target on 6 occasions from his last 8 appearances against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +300 and is as short as +220 elsewhere. Shopping that gap on a $10 stake nets you $8 more at the top price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Talking Points

The subplot here is Leipzig's away trouble. They arrive at the BayArena trying to halt a three-game away losing streak in the Bundesliga in which they conceded 11 goals, a soft spot Leverkusen's home attack is built to exploit. Die Werkself are dangerous down the wings and on set pieces, with Aleix García operating as the tactical passing hub that makes their midfield tick. That control at home, against a Leipzig side that has looked vulnerable on the road, is the central battle. If Leverkusen impose their possession game, the goals that have defined this matchup should flow again, keeping the favorites on top even against a Leipzig front line brimming with individual quality.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Predictions FAQs

When is the Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig German Bundesliga game?

The German Bundesliga game takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT.

Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig being played?

The game is being played at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Where can I watch Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig?

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Calcio.

What is the latest team news for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig?

Bayer Leverkusen are without Guela Doue due to a muscle injury, while Ibrahim Maza faces a late fitness check. RB Leipzig remain without the injured Assan Ouedraogo, and both Rocco Reitz and Christoph Baumgartner are unavailable.

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