David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Augsburg
Bayer Leverkusen
One of the matches in the 14th round of the Bundesliga will be played at the BBK Arena, where Augsburg will host Bayer Leverkusen. Here's a bet on the number of goals in this match with solid chances of success.
Match Preview
Last weekend, under the guidance of coach Jens Torup, Augsburg played to a 2-2 draw away against Eintracht, continuing their decent form in recent matches. In their last six Bundesliga games, the team has lost only once, with 2 wins and 3 draws. Augsburg currently occupies 13th place in the standings, and their nearest challenger, Hoffenheim, is just 3 points behind.
However, it's worth noting that this season, Augsburg has conceded 25 goals, one of the worst records among teams in the lower half of the table. At home, though, the club has been relatively stable, having not lost in 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, continued their unbeaten run in the 13th round, securing a 2-1 win over St. Pauli. This marked their 11th consecutive match without a loss, with 6 wins and 5 draws. The club is currently 3rd in the Bundesliga table, 7 points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
One of Bayer’s standout achievements is their impressive away form: they are unbeaten on the road this season, alongside Bayern. In their last 16 away matches in the Bundesliga, Bayer has recorded 12 wins, showcasing their high level of play on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Augsburg: Nedilko Labrovic – Keven Schlotterbeck, Jeffrey Gouweleu, Chrislen Matsima – Henri Kudossu, Christian Yakich, Marius Wolf – Elvis Rejebetshay, Frank Oniyeka – Philipp Titz, Samuel Essende.
- Bayer Leverkusen: Lukas Hradecky – Piero Incapie, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur – Granit Xhaka – Alejandro Grimaldo, Aleish Garcia, Ezequiel Palacios, Nathan Tella – Florian Wirtz.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Last season, Bayer won both encounters with Augsburg by a narrow score. The season before, Augsburg won both matches against Bayer.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in 3 of the last 5 matches involving Bayer Leverkusen.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in 3 of the last 5 encounters involving Augsburg.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match, with Bayer's chances priced around 1.65. We anticipate a high-scoring game with both teams getting on the scoreboard, and Bayer securing the win. Our recommended bet is "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.73.
