FC Augsburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen: result and AI prediction

FC Augsburg – Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 02:30 PM (GMT). Venue: WWK Arena

FC Augsburg is #1 in the table (6 pts) and Bayer Leverkusen #7 (3 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: FC Augsburg 2, draws 0, Bayer Leverkusen 4. Their last meeting, on April 18, 2026, ended Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 FC Augsburg. Absent for FC Augsburg: T. Breithaupt, S. Mounie, A. Kade +2. Absent for Bayer Leverkusen: M. Culbreath, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn +2.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

The market consensus gives Bayer Leverkusen the edge, but Augsburg arrive with momentum, a perfect league start and the confidence of two wins over this opponent last season. Baum has challenged his side to make the WWK Arena difficult terrain, with a collective attacking contribution helping offset individual absences. Leverkusen’s ball control and physical intensity should bring long spells of visitor pressure, while Augsburg have a clear transition threat when they regain the ball. The match is set up for an open contest if the home side can turn early defensive work into quick attacks.

Head-to-head analysis

Leverkusen have the better record across the last ten meetings, but Augsburg won the two league encounters last season. That recent pair of results gives the hosts a credible tactical reference point rather than making this a one-sided historical matchup.

Injuries and absences

Augsburg’s confirmed absences remove midfield and attacking depth, making disciplined distances between the lines and efficient substitutions especially important. The visitors’ final squad picture also warrants attention because aggregated sources list additional concerns beyond the supplied team-news snapshot.

Form (last 5)

FC AugsburgLeague position #1 · 6 ptsW W
Bayer LeverkusenLeague position #7 · 3 ptsL W

FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen stats

FC AugsburgBayer Leverkusen
Played22
Goals scored76
Goals conceded13
Clean sheets11

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-18Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 FC Augsburg
  • 2025-12-06FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2025-04-26Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 FC Augsburg
  • 2024-12-14FC Augsburg 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2024-05-18Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 FC Augsburg
  • 2024-01-13FC Augsburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen

Unavailable players

FC Augsburg

T. Breithaupt, S. Mounie, A. Kade, F. Sakar, S. Suso

Bayer Leverkusen

M. Culbreath, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, N. Tella, M. Terrier

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