FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen preview and prediction
The match
Bayer Leverkusen travel to WWK Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 12 September (14:30 WAT) to face FC Augsburg. FC Augsburg are 14th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Bayer Leverkusen sit 5th on 16 points (in the top half).
Form guide
FC Augsburg's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4–1 away. They are scoring freely – 4.5 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bayer Leverkusen's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Union Berlin 4–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
FC Augsburg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 2.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.3 goals: 1.6 for FC Augsburg and 2.6 for Bayer Leverkusen. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Augsburg 23%, draw 18%, Bayer Leverkusen 59%.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: FC Augsburg 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Augsburg23%fair 4.42 · @3.90
Draw18%fair 5.47 · @3.90
Bayer Leverkusen59%fair 1.69 · @1.75
4.25Expected goals
1.62FC Augsburg xG
2.63Bayer Leverkusen xG
72%Both score
80%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
1–16%
2–36%
2–15%
From our goals model: FC Augsburg 1.6 – 2.6 Bayer Leverkusen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bayer Leverkusen to win✗
59%
1.69
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✗
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
80%
1.26
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Bayer Leverkusen ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bayer Leverkusen / FT Bayer Leverkusen✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.52
–
Form
FC Augsburg – last 6
WWWLWW
6 Sep
@ Eintracht Frankfurt
4–1
W
30 Aug
vs FC Schalke 04
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Energie Cottbus
2–0
W
15 Aug
@ Leeds
0–4
L
8 Aug
vs Sassuolo
3–2
W
5 Aug
@ Schwaz
15–0
W
4.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Bayer Leverkusen – last 6
WLWWLW
5 Sep
vs Union Berlin
4–0
W
29 Aug
@ SV Elversberg
2–3
L
22 Aug
@ SV Wehen
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ Newcastle
2–1
W
12 Aug
@ Nottingham Forest
1–2
L
8 Aug
vs Sevilla
2–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
What is the prediction for FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen?
On our numbers FC Augsburg have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Bayer Leverkusen 59%.
How many goals will there be in FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Our predicted score is FC Augsburg 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen?
FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at WWK Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
