Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bundesliga · Sep 20, 2026 · 13:30

Match preview

The Bundesliga season continues with a intriguing clash as Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig on September 20, 2026. Leverkusen enter this fixture in excellent shape, having secured four wins from their last five outings, underpinning their impressive season record of 17 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Their attacking prowess is evident with 66 goals scored, though they have conceded 43, suggesting areas for Leipzig to exploit.

RB Leipzig's statistics are currently unavailable, creating an air of mystery around their current form. However, head-to-head encounters heavily favour Leverkusen, who have won three of the last five meetings, including a dominant 4-1 victory. Leipzig did manage a 2-2 draw and a narrow 3-2 win in previous encounters, indicating they are capable of challenging. Despite Leverkusen's strong form, the bookmakers see this as an evenly poised contest with a draw and away win both rated at 45%, highlighting the unpredictability of early-season matchups and perhaps hinting at Leipzig's potential. Watch for Leverkusen's attacking fluency against what could be a well-rested and tactically prepared Leipzig side.

Standings

• Bayer Leverkusen: #7 · 4 Pts · 3 P (1W 1D 1L)
• RB Leipzig: #5 · 6 Pts · 3 P (2W 0D 1L)

Recent form

Bayer Leverkusen

• D Sep 12, 2026: FC Augsburg 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
• W Sep 5, 2026: Bayer Leverkusen 4–0 Union Berlin
• L Aug 29, 2026: SV Elversberg 3–2 Bayer Leverkusen

RB Leipzig

• W Sep 13, 2026: RB Leipzig 5–0 Hamburger SV
• L Sep 10, 2026: Como 4–1 RB Leipzig
• L Sep 5, 2026: Werder Bremen 3–1 RB Leipzig
• W Aug 29, 2026: RB Leipzig 3–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach

Head-to-head

• 2026-05-02T16:30:00+00:00: Bayer Leverkusen 4–1 RB Leipzig
• 2025-12-20T17:30:00+00:00: RB Leipzig 1–3 Bayer Leverkusen
• 2025-01-25T14:30:00+00:00: RB Leipzig 2–2 Bayer Leverkusen
• 2024-08-31T16:30:00+00:00: Bayer Leverkusen 2–3 RB Leipzig
• 2024-01-20T17:30:00+00:00: RB Leipzig 2–3 Bayer Leverkusen