Augsburg will try to move clear of the relegation zone when they host Bayer Leverkusen at Augsburg Arena on Saturday in a gameweek 13 encounter.
The hosts lost 3-0 to Hoffenheim last weekend, which led to the sacking of Sandro Wagner and the subsequent appointment of Manuel Baum on an interim basis. The visiting side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dortmund last time out, but they remain in the top four nonetheless.
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Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen predictions: Could Manuel Baum reinvigorate the hosts?
Key stats
- Augsburg have recorded only two wins in their last 10 fixtures across all competitions (W2, D2, L6).
- After four losses from five Bundesliga games, Augsburg are experiencing their worst start to the season since the 2015-16 season.
- Manuel Baum's team have lost three of their last four home games, managing only one victory in that run.
- Bayer Leverkusen are aiming to avoid back-to-back league losses for the first time since February 2023.
Correct score prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
While Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Borussia Dortmund last weekend, they showed character and toughness when they earned a 1-0 win over the same opponents in the DFB Pokal. In the league, they are currently fourth, but only three points behind second-placed RB Leipzig.
A victory on Saturday will keep them in the top four, and given their record against the struggling Augsburg side, the visitors are a good value for a 2-1 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: it is Leverkusen's game to lose
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the projections of the bookmakers, Bayer Leverkusen are odds-on favourites to claim all three points in this match, and that is not surprising considering the recent form of both teams.
Kasper Hjulmand's team are priced at 10/11 (1.91), which implies a 52.4% chance of a successful outing this weekend, while a draw is pegged at 11/4 (3.75), with a 26.7% chance for the match to end in a draw.
Meanwhile, the hosts have longer odds of 27/10 (3.70), which translates to 27.0% of them achieving success on Saturday.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayer Leverkusen holds the aces
Augsburg have had a nightmarish experience playing against Leverkusen in the last few seasons, winning only two of their last 30 head-to-head meetings, with the others being seven draws and 21 defeats.
Last season, they lost 2-0 to Saturday's opponents in both league meetings, and that is hardly a record that can inspire confidence in the home fans.
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Augsburg Preview: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw will miss out
Manuel Baum will take charge of his first game as Augsburg's interim manager, and he will be looking to hit the ground running in a bid to turn the fortunes of the home team around.
Luckily, he has almost his full squad to pick players from, except Jeffrey Gouwleeuw, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
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Predicted lineup: Dahmen (GK), Banks, Zetsiga, Masitma, Kade, Fellhauer, Massengo, Giannoulis, Rieder, Komur & Essende
Last five matches
- Hoffenheim 3-0 Augsburg
- Augsburg 1-0 Hamburg
- Stuttgart 3-2 Augsburg
- Augsburg 0- 1 Dortmund
- Augsburg 0-1 Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen preview: The visitors have a long list of absentees
Bayer Leverkusen will head into this match with a few players sidelined as a result of injuries. Brazilian Arthur is currently recuperating from a back problem, while Ignacio Fernandez is out with a knee issue.
Similarly, Lucas (muscle), Exequiel Palacios (groin) and Axel Tape (hamstring) are all ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Andrich, Tapsoba, Quansah, Maza, Garcia, Hoffmann, Terrier, Grimaldo, Poku & Koffane
Last five matches
- Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- Bayer Leverkusen 1- 2 Dortmund
- Man City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
- Wolfsburg 1- 3 Bayer Leverkusen
- Bayer Leverkusen 6-0 Heidenheim
Player to watch: Alejandro Grimaldo
With his record of four goals and four assists so far this season, Alejandro Grimaldo has been one of the most influential players in the Leverkusen squad. His numbers become even more impactful considering his position as a defender.
Alejandro Grimaldo in action for Bayer Leverkusen. Photo – Imago | Credit: Jan Huebner