Watch as Bayer Leverkusen faces off against RB Leipzig in a pivotal German Bundesliga match on 02.05.2026. Both teams have been neck and neck this season, making this game a critical showdown. Our prediction page offers a deep dive into the strategies of Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, analyzing their recent games, player stats, and disciplinary records. Make sure to read our detailed prediction before placing your bets on this exciting matchup!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 65/31 | 67 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 62/38 | 62 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 63/43 | 57 |
| 5 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 61/45 | 57 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 62/42 | 55 |
| 7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 56/58 | 43 |
Key Player Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
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x 7Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 20.12.2025 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 25.01.2025 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | 31.08.2024 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 20.01.2024 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | 19.08.2023 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | 23.04.2023 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 29.10.2022 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | 17.04.2022 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 28.11.2021 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | 30.01.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | Bayer Leverkusen | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| DFB Pokal | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 22.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | FC Augsburg | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | VfL Wolfsburg | 04.04.2026 | 6-3 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bayer Leverkusen | 21.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| UEFA Champions League | Arsenal | Bayer Leverkusen | 17.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayer Leverkusen | Arsenal | 11.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | SC Freiburg | Bayer Leverkusen | 07.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Union Berlin | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Eintracht Frankfurt | RB Leipzig | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | Werder Bremen | RB Leipzig | 04.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | 1899 Hoffenheim | 20.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | RB Leipzig | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | FC Augsburg | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | RB Leipzig | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | Borussia Dortmund | 21.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | VfL Wolfsburg | 15.02.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen VS RB Leipzig
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
htmlThis one means everything. Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig knowing that anything less than three points could effectively end their top-four ambitions. Sitting sixth with 52 points from 30 games, Xabi Alonso's side desperately need a big result. Leipzig arrive third, with 62 points and a genuine shot at challenging Bayern. The gap between these two clubs right now is ten points. That tells you the story before a ball is even kicked.
Here's what you need to watch for — Leverkusen's form is genuinely worrying. They've won just two of their last six Bundesliga matches, and that home loss to FC Augsburg a couple of weeks ago was brutal. A side that beat Wolfsburg 6-3 in April can also concede three to Heidenheim away from home. They're wildly unpredictable right now.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Leverkusen being home favourites at 1.99. The odds suggest a near coin-flip, but Leipzig's current form tells a different story. They've won four of their last five Bundesliga games, including impressive victories at Eintracht Frankfurt and away at Werder Bremen. This is a team peaking at exactly the right moment.
The head-to-head record is surprisingly tight. Leipzig have won the last two meetings between these sides — including a 3-1 win at their own ground in December and a 3-2 victory at Leverkusen back in August 2024. That August result is particularly interesting. Leipzig winning at the BayArena is not some rare miracle. It's happened before, and recently.
Here's a stat that jumped out at me. Leverkusen's top scorer Patrik Schick is listed as questionable with a muscle injury. That's a massive blow. He's scored 11 goals this season, and without him, Leverkusen's attack loses its central reference point. Leipzig, by contrast, have Yannick Diomande and Christoph Baumgartner both on 12 goals each, with seven assists apiece. That dual threat is genuinely frightening to defend against.
Tactically, watch the battle on Leipzig's left side. Álex Grimaldo with seven assists for Leverkusen will be pushing forward aggressively, but Leipzig's David Raum is no pushover on that flank either. Whoever controls that corridor could control the whole game.
My bold prediction for bettors — back Leipzig to win and both teams to score. At the likely odds around 5.00+, that represents real value. I also fancy Baumgartner to score anytime. He's been involved in everything good for Leipzig lately and loves this kind of big occasion.
My final call is Leipzig to win 2-1. They have the form, the firepower, and crucially the confidence right now. Leverkusen have too many injury doubts and too much inconsistency to trust at this price.
Saturday evening football at the BayArena. Two ambitious clubs, a ten-point gulf, and everything to play for. This is exactly why we love the Bundesliga.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Grimaldo | Spain | 30 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| P. Schick | Czechia | 30 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| L. Hrádecký | Finland | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| J. Tah | Germany | 30 | Defender | 195 | 94 |
| Hermoso | Spain | 30 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| R. Andrich | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 187 | 83 |
| V. Boniface | Nigeria | 25 | Attacker | 189 | 91 |
| E. Tapsoba | Burkina Faso | 27 | Defender | 194 | 85 |
| P. Hincapié | Ecuador | 24 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| J. Frimpong | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| M. Tillman | USA | 23 | Midfielder | 187 | 71 |
| F. Wirtz | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| E. Ben Seghir | France | 21 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| I. Maza | Germany | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 18 | Attacker | 178 | 65 |
| A. Sarco | Argentina | 20 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| B. Hawighorst | Germany | 18 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| A. Tape | France | 18 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| J. Mensah | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Christian Kofane | Cameroon | 19 | Attacker | 189 | 68 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Openda | Belgium | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 75 |
| C. Baumgartner | Austria | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| X. Schlager | Austria | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 76 |
| W. Orbán | Hungary | 33 | Defender | 186 | 87 |
| M. Vandevoordt | Belgium | 24 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 80 |
| N. Seiwald | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 79 |
| L. Zingerle | Germany | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 78 |
| D. Raum | Germany | 28 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| R. Baku | Germany | 28 | Defender | 176 | 72 |
| X. Simons | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 179 | 58 |
| C. Lukeba | France | 23 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| E. Bitshiabu | France | 20 | Defender | 196 | 95 |
| J. Bakayoko | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| A. Nusa | Norway | 21 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| A. Vermeeren | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| E. Banzuzi | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 191 | n/a |
| A. Ouédraogo | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | 191 | 84 |
| Joyeux Masanka Bungi | Belgium | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Gebel | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | 174 | 69 |
| Y. Diomande | Côte d'Ivoire | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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