Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, December 14, 2024

Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview

• Date: Saturday, December 14
• Kick-off Time: 2:30 pm GMT
• Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany

Matchday 14 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 season will include Augsburg welcoming Bayer Leverkusen at the WWK Arena on Saturday. Augsburg is at the wrong end of the table, in 13th with 16 points so far. Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, is slowly but surely attempting to reclaim its throne at the top with 26 games from 13 matches. The Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen fixture should be a comfortable outing for the defending German champions.

Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten in seven matches with a draw and six victories. The aggregate score during this run of matches is 17-5 in favour of Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso’s men have managed to get back on track after a shaky shaky start to their title defence. The club recorded a precious 1-0 win over Italian champions, Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday which has reinstated Bayer Leverkusen’s ability to tackle big encounters. Xabi Alonso will not attempt to keep earning victories and cut the gap with Bayern Munich at the top.

Augsburg Team News

Augsburg will have a plethora of absentees on Saturday against Bayer Leverkusen. Finn Dahmen, Fredrik Jensen, Mads Valentin Pedersen, Marius Wolf, Masaya Okugawa, Reece Oxford, Ruben Vargas, and Samuel Essende will all have to sit out for the hosts.

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Bayer Leverkusen will have three key absentees on matchday 14 of the Bundesliga. Amine Adli, Jonas Hofmann, and Victor Boniface will not be available for selection at Xabi Alonso’s disposal.

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Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineups

Augsburg Predicted Lineup (3-3-2-2)

Goalkeeper: Labrovic

Defenders: Matsima, Gouweleeuw, Schlotterbeck

Midfielders: Bauer, Jakic, Koudossou, Onyeka, Rexhbecaj

Forwards: Mounie, Tietz

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-5-1-1)

Goalkeeper: Hradecky

Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie

Midfielders: Arthur, Xhaka, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo

Forwards: Wirtz, Tella

Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen H2H Record

Bayer Leverkusen narrowly edges Augsburg in head-to-head meetings. Overall, in the last five matches between the two sides, Leverkusen has won three games while Augsburg has emerged triumphant on two occasions.

Key Players to Watch in Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Many expect Florian Wirtz to part ways with Bayer Leverkusen next summer. The talented German has risen through the youth ranks and spent his entire senior professional career at Bayer Leverkusen. He has unlocked many different dimensions to his game under Xabi Alonso. Florian Wirtz has 10 goals and five assists for his club this campaign. Given the quality of his displays and consistency, it is inevitable that big European clubs will come knocking at his door next year.

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)

Granit Xhaka is one of the silent performers in the Bayer Leverkusen squad. Xhaka is required to do some of the rough and dirty work in the heart of the midfield. The Swiss international is a regular feature in Xabi Alonso’s squad and will continue to be so. His profile is highlighted by long-range passing, shooting ability, and tremendous reading of the game.

Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Recent form and superior quality endorse a comfortable victory for Bayer Leverkusen. The visitors will be looking to score multiple goals and improve their goal difference.

Predicted Score: Augsburg 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

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