FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen

The numbers tell a clear story for FC Augsburg: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 12 points — an excellent return. With 12 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.4 per game). The defensive numbers for FC Augsburg read 1.4 goals conceded per game — an encouraging level of stability.

On the other side, Bayer Leverkusen have had a contrasting run of results. Bayer Leverkusen head into this fixture brimming with confidence after collecting 9 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. They have scored freely averaging 2.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.2. The recent head-to-head between FC Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 6 recent meetings have produced 13 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be a reasonably lively fixture.

With both teams averaging over 2.4 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. This is a difficult one to call, with both sides evenly matched on recent form. The game could hinge on a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (26%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 4-3 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Whatever unfolds, this Bundesliga contest is not to be missed.