Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | Bundesliga 2026-27

Die Werkself are on a two-match winning run against Die Roten Bullen!

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will now go head-to-head against RB Leipzig for their fourth matchweek contest of the Bundesliga 2026-27 campaign. The BayArena is all set to witness this interesting outing between these clubs.

The Carles Martínez Novell-led side are coming after their 2-0 win against NK Celje in the UEFA Europa League. This win is going to be a confident booster for them. The previous league outing for Bayer Leverkusen ended in a 2-2 draw against FC Augsburg.

Die Werkself will now be looking to secure their second win in the German top division this season. Being at home is going to give them a slight edge and it will be interesting to see their performance.

Martín Demichelis’ men are back to winning ways with a dominant 5-0 victory against Hamburg SV. They controlled the game from the start and this marked their second win in the Bundesliga 2026-27 campaign.

RB Leipzig will be away from home and it is not going to be an easy outing for them. They will have to give the hosts a tough fight or should get ready to drop points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Sunday, September 20
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 09:30 am ET/ 06:30 am PT
• Referee: Robert Schroder
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leverkusen: W-L-W-D-W

Leipzig: W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

The 30-year-old forward from Czechia continue to be one of the main men in the final third for Bayer Leverkusen. In first three Bundesliga matches this season, he has scored three goals and also has an assist to his name. Patrik Schick will be looking to come up with a top performance and help his side secure three points.

Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)

Antonio Nusa will be once again looking to step up his game so that he can help RB Leipzig in the attacking front. The Norwegian winger has four goal contributions in the first three league games of 2026-27 campaign. The 21-year-old scored a goal and bagged two assists in the previous Bundesliga outing against Hamburg.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three games.
• RB Leipzig have only secured on win in their last three outings.
• Only one of the last five clashes between these clubs have ended in draw.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @1/1 Ladbrokes
• Patrik Schick to score @1/1 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Guela Doue, Kennet Eichhorn, Nathan Tella and Montrell Cullbreath are not going to be in action for Bayer Leverkusen. They are injured.

RB Leipzig will miss out on the services of Christoph Baumgartner, Assan Ouedraogo, Rocco Reitz and Marc Guiu due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 20

Leverkusen (wins): 7

Leipzig (wins): 8

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Flekken (GK); Quansah, Tapsoba, Medina, Gutierrez; Fernandez, Garcia; Diaby, Maza, Moreira; Schick

RB Leipzig predicted XI (4-3-3)

Vandevoordt (GK); Henrichs, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Banzuzi, El Ayanoui, Finkgrafe; Gruda, Gomis, Nusa

Match Prediction

Being at home is surely going to come up with an advantage for Bayer Leverkusen. On the other, RB Leipzig should avoid giving chances to the hosts and will be looking to come up with a strong fight.

Die Werkself are likely to come out on top and secure a win in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 RB Leipzig

Telecast Details

India: Zee5, Unite8 Sports

Germany: Sky Deutschland, DAZN

UK: Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video, BBC

USA: USA Networks, Peacock

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