Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions
- Augsburg have failed to win ten of their last 11 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen have never lost an away league game against Augsburg.
- Leverkusen have moved from the bottom-three into the top-half since Xabi Alonso’s appointment.
Another long evening for Augsburg
Although Augsburg had more efforts on goal than any other game this season last time out, they still fell to a demoralising 3-1 defeat against Freiburg.The hosts sail uncomfortably close to the relegation zone and could end this round in the bottom-three should they lose this game and results elsewhere conspire against them.
Augsburg did win their most recent home game against Gladbach, although they’ve not stitched together a pair of consecutive home league wins since April last year. Earning a victory here wouldn’t only end their long wait for some sustained home success, it would also be their very first home league win against Leverkusen!
Leverkusen can maintain their unbeaten record
Leverkusen began 2023 with a win over Gladbach, but their incredible five-game winning run of Bundesliga games came crashing down at the hands of title hopefuls Dortmund last time out.However, Xabi Alonso has taken the Perennial Bridesmaids from the drop zone all the way to the top-half since his appointment, so many will expect a resurgent performance at one of their favourite hunting grounds.
We’re backing Leverkusen to win this game at a shade of odds on, which is a fair price given the apparent gulf in class between these sides. As for the scoreline, we’re going for a small stakes play on a 3-1 away win to round out our selections for this intriguing encounter.