FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

13 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 13 of the Bundesliga will take us to the WWK ARENA, where FC Augsburg will host Bayer Leverkusen in an exciting clash.

With three wins, one draw, and eight losses in the opening 12 matches, FC Augsburg have accumulated ten points so far this season. The home side are coming into this game after suffering a 3-0 loss against Hoffenheim. They will be motivated to get back to winning ways.

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are placed 4th in the points table. They had a difficult start to the season on and off the pitch, but have bounced back in recent weeks.

In their opening 12 matches, they have clinched 23 points. The team have improved massively under the tutelage of Kasper Hjulmand and will look to build on their current momentum.

Kickoff:

• Location: Augsburg, Germany
• Stadium: WWK ARENA
• Date and Kickoff time: Dec 6 – 08:00 pm IST; 02:30 pm GMT; 07:30 am PT; 10:30 am ET  Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

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— FC Augsburg (@FCA_World) December 3, 2025

Form:

FC Augsburg: L-W-L-L-L

Bayer Leverkusen: W-L-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg)

The 23-year-old midfielder is having an incredible season for FC Augsburg so far. In 10 matches so far this season, Rieder has scored three goals. His goal-scoring instinct allows him to get in great positions in front of the goal.

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Spanish international is having yet another incredible season. He is very hardworking and brings a lot of intensity to the pitch. Grimaldo is also known for his effectiveness from set pieces while having an outstanding passing range.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Bayer Leverkusen.
• FC Augsburg lost 3-0 against Hoffenheim in their last game.
• Bayer Leverkusen won 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund in their last game.

FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 2.66 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.98 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.67 by 1XBET

Injury and Team News:

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw will be unavailable for the home side. He is still recovering from an inner ligament Injury. 

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Lucas Vázquez, Exequiel Palacios, Equi Fernández, Axel Tape, and Arthur for their clash against FC Augsburg.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 30

FC Augsburg won: 3

Bayer Leverkusen won: 20

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups:

FC Augsburg (3-4-2-1)

Dahmen(GK); Banks, Matsima, Zesiger; Kade, Fellhauer, Massengo, Giannoulis; Rieder, Kömür; Essende

Bayer Leverkusen (3-2-4-1)

Flekken(GK); Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah; Maza, Garcia; Poku, Grimaldo, Terrier, Hofmann; Kofane

Match Prediction:

Leverkusen are expected to register an impressive away win against FC Augsburg.

Prediction: FC Augsburg 1-2 Leverkusen

Telecast details:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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