As the Bundesliga season draws to a close, all eyes are on Bayer Leverkusen, who have already clinched the title, as they face FC Augsburg. With the clash scheduled at the iconic BayArena, this match promises not just football but a spectacle of strategies and strengths.
Match Overview
Date: May 18, 2024
Competition: Bundesliga, Round 33
Venue: BayArena
Asian Handicap and Goal Line
The betting line is set, anticipating a competitive match:
- Full-time Asian Handicap: 0.75:0
- First Half Goal Line: 1.5
- Full-time Goal Line: 3.25
- First Half Corners: 4.5
- Full-time Corners: 10
Predicted Outcomes: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
In the shadow of their recent Europa League outing, Bayer Leverkusen might appear fatigued. However, their early championship victory this season may see a dip in their relentless pursuit for wins. Augsburg, on the other hand, although greatly outmatched, shows a fierce determination to dodge the relegation zone. With two consecutive wins, they are geared up for this encounter.
Analyses from esteemed football analytics blogs predict a likelihood of a Bayer Leverkusen victory at 48.11%, while a win for FC Augsburg stands at 30.06% and a draw at 21.8%. The most probable scoreline for a Leverkusen win would be 1-2 at 9%, closely followed by 0-1 at 6.04%, and 0-2 at 5.92%. For an Augsburg triumph, the highest chance stands at scoring a 2-1.
Probabilities of various scorelines.
Detailed Prediction
Following our in-depth analysis, the predicted outcomes are:
- Our prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 FC Augsburg
Key Match Insights
- Bayer Leverkusen remains unbeaten this Bundesliga season with just two games left.
- 100% of the last six home games for FC Augsburg have seen at least three goals scored.
- Patrik Schick notably netted a hat-trick in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 victory over Augsburg in December 2023.
Team News
- FC Augsburg: Several key players like Asano and Esser are out with injuries, and the participation of Thiede remains uncertain.
- Bayer Leverkusen: Boasts a full squad ready for the match.
Predicted Line-ups
- FC Augsburg: Riemann – Passlack, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo – Osterhage, Bero, Brochinski, Stoger, Wittek, Hofmann
- Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky – Kossounou, Andrich, Tapsoba – Tella, Xhaka, Palacios, Arthur – Hofmann, Hlozek, Schick
Historical and Recent Form Analysis
The encounter is part of an ongoing rivalry where Bayer Leverkusen has dominated with three victories in their last five meetings. FC Augsburg, though less fortunate, has managed to secure one triumph.
For more expert analysis, betting tips and predictions, refer to our detailed guide football prediction.
This upcoming clash could well turn into a tactical battle, where a draw might suit both teams in the current scenario, making a scoreline ending in a tie a likely conclusion.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg prediction – May 18, 2024
