Augsburg welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the WWK Arena on Saturday, with kick-off set for 14:30. The visitors have dominated this fixture in recent years and arrive in far stronger form, sitting in the Bundesliga top four while Augsburg battle in the lower reaches. With Leverkusen’s clinical attack and Augsburg’s leaky defence, this clash has the makings of a high-stakes meeting for both sides.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the season’s performance indicators and a lopsided head-to-head record, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Bayer Leverkusen to win, given their consistent dominance over Augsburg and vastly superior attacking and defensive stats.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen to Win | 10/11 @ Bet365 (52.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Leverkusen have won 11 of the last 16 vs Augsburg; superior in all key stats. |
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/15 @ Bet365 (65.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Augsburg score 1.25 per match, concede over 2; Leverkusen average 2.33 for, 1.42 against. |
Our approach: Start with Bayer Leverkusen to win, add Both Teams to Score for accumulator potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 Bundesliga season to date.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 17 | +11 | 23 |
| Augsburg | 14 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 10 |
Bayer Leverkusen are pushing for the Champions League places thanks to a +11 goal difference and 2.33 goals scored per match, while Augsburg’s minus-12 differential underlines their defensive struggles.
Head-to-Head: Last 8 Meetings
Bayer Leverkusen have dominated this fixture, winning 11 of the last 16 Bundesliga meetings, including a clean sweep last season.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/04/25 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Augsburg | Bundesliga |
| 14/12/24 | Augsburg 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| 18/05/24 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Augsburg | Bundesliga |
| 13/01/24 | Augsburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| 03/02/23 | Augsburg 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| 13/08/22 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Augsburg | Bundesliga |
| 22/01/22 | Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 Augsburg | Bundesliga |
| 28/08/21 | Augsburg 1-4 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
Conclusion
Will Bayer Leverkusen’s firepower and ball control prove too much for Augsburg’s struggling back line, or can the hosts spring a surprise? With Leverkusen’s dominance in both recent head-to-heads and season stats, the value is on the away win at 10/11 @ Bet365 (52.4%).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
