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

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a draw.

RB Leipzig are all set to lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen for their matchweek 15 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. Red Bull Arena is going to witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

RB Leipzig are going to be the host for their upcoming league game and this can be a big advantage for them. They were outplayed by Union Berlin in their previous league game after a poor performance. This might break their momentum moving forward. The Red Bulls are in second place on the league table at the moment.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have not been very consistent in their last few matches. This can become a problem for them in the upcoming games. They are in fourth place on the Bundesliga points table and a win here can be beneficial for them. The Werkself will be away from home for their next outing, which might keep them under a bit of pressure.

Touch on point 👌 pic.twitter.com/Wxus2nP78O

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) December 16, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Leipzig, Germany
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Saturday, December 20
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leipzig: W-D-W-W-L

Leverkusen: L-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig)

Christoph Baumgartner is going to be one of the main men for the Red Bulls in their upcoming contest. In 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored six goals and has five assists to his name. The 26-year-old can control the midfield well and is also going to play a crucial role in the buildup.

Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

The 23-year-old will have an important role to play for his side both in the midfield and the attacking front. Due to the absence of many important players, there will be pressure on Malik Tillman and he will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the upcoming league outing.

Match Facts

• RB Leipzig have won three of their last five matches.
• Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five games.
• The Werkself have won three of their last five fixtures against the Red Bulls.

Leipzig vs Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Leipzig to win @11/10 bet365
• Conrad Harder to score @2/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/6 bet365

Injury and Team News

RB Leipzig will miss out on the services of Benjamin Henrichs, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Ridle Baku, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Viggo Gebel, Antonio Nusa and Romulo Cruz due to their injuries. Yan Diomande and Amadou Haidara are on national team duties.

Alejandro Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, Exequiel Palacios and Ernest Poku of Bayer Leverkusen are injured. Jarell Quansah is suspended. Edmond Tapsoba and Ibrahim Maza are on international duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Leipzig won: 8

Leverkusen won: 5

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gulácsi (GK); Nedeljkovic, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Baumgartner, Seiwald, Schlager; Bakayoko, Harder, Werner

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

Flekken (GK); Vazquez, Andrich, Belocian; Arthur, Garcia, Bade, Tella; Hofmann, Tillman; Kofane

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense battle between these clubs, but RB Leipzig are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Bayer Leverkusen in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Leipzig 2-1 Leverkusen

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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