Germany Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen – Augsburg 18/04/2026

A transitional season for Leverkusen, but they have improved under Hjulmand and are in strong form as they chase a Champions League spot. Augsburg are already safe but play openly and can score, so a Leverkusen win combined with both teams to score looks the value pick.

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A transitional season for Leverkusen, as the departure of Xabi Alonso and star Wirtz lowered their competitive ceiling. No one expected them to challenge for the title again this year and five rounds before the end their only target is a place in the next Champions League.
Recently, with Hjulmand on the bench, they look much improved and enter the final stretch probably in their best form of the season. They come from a big away win in Dortmund, while in the last two months they have only lost away to Arsenal.
An impressive month (late January to late February) was enough for Augsburg to move away from the bottom of the standings. In that period they won five out of six league matches and collected 15 of their 33 points this season.
In the next five however, they had three losses and two draws. Having secured survival, they show some signs of relaxation. They play quite openly, more to enjoy the game than to chase the result.
Form, motivation and difference in quality give a strong edge to the home side. This is already reflected in the odds. The match is expected to be open and Augsburg, who have scored in 12 of their last 14 matches, will find their chances. The combo 1 + goal/goal is offered at prices well above 2.50 and at these levels it is worth taking the risk.