Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Tips
Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen play at the WWK Arena, in a match for the 3rd round of the Bundesliga. The history of head‑to‑heads played at this stadium favors the away team, who in the last 5 matches won 3 and drew 2. However, in the last match at this stadium, in a Bundesliga match, on 21‑02‑2021, it didn’t go beyond a draw. by (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by F. Niederlechner (5′ ), for Augsburg, and by E. Tapsoba (90′ ), for Bayer Leverkusen. Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Augsburg Analysis
Currently in 17th position, the home team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round, they lost at home against TSG Hoffenheim by (0‑4). In the following round, the final result was a draw by (0‑0), against Eintracht Frankfurt. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 27 conceded, against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 home defeats, with 24 goals scored and 23 conceded. In the last 10 home matches Augsburg has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their home games there is a tendency towards goals, as 28 of their last 40 games have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in the 9 matches they have conceded the first goal. In the last 11 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have conceded 6 of their 13 goals between minutes (76’‑90′).
Augsburg team enters this game with an equality, 0x0, in the trip to the Frankfurt field, thus adding the second consecutive game without winning in this Bundesliga. In this match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, coach Markus Weinzierl should maintain his tactical scheme, the 4-3-3, with Rubén Vargas, André Hahn and Florian Niederlechner being the most offensive references in the team. Midfielder Jan Morávek is the great organizer of the offensive sector, being the owner of great technique and vision of the game. Outside this game are Alfred Finnbogason, Tobias Strobl, Daniel Caligiuri, Reece Oxford and Sergio Córdova, all with physical problems.
Leverkusen Analysis
Currently in 2nd position, the visiting team has won 4 points so far. In the 1st round, they tied in an away match against 1. FC Union Berlin, by (1‑1). In the following round, the final result was a victory by (4‑0) in a home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Bayer Leverkusen has won 2, tied 4 and lost 4. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 9 of their 24 goals between minutes (0’‑15′).
Bayer 04 Leverkusen comes for this match after a 4-0 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach, thus adding their first triumph in this Bundesliga: the team’s goals were scored by Moussa Diaby, Nadiem Amiri, Patrik Schick and Yann Sommer ( against). Now, in this game against Augsburg, coach Gerardo Seoane should keep the team in 4-3-3 privileging the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, especially through the corridors. Patrik Schick is the player who deserves the individual highlight on this team, a very strong player when it comes to submissions. Outside this game are Karim Bellarabi, Lucas Alario, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Florian Wirtz and Edmond Tapsoba, all with physical problems.
Augsburg – Bayer Leverkusen FREE TIPS
Bayer Leverkusen – Win @ 1.85
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
