Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Germany flag 2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
BayArena Sat, 18 Apr - 1:30 PM
Bundesliga
Bayer 04 Leverkusen B04
1 Winner 2
FC Augsburg FCA
Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 1:30 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Patrik Schick - 12'
Goal
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Goal
Fabian Rieder - 90+7' (P), 15'

CONTEXT

Bayer 04 Leverkusen hosted FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, suffering a 1-2 defeat despite being the stronger team. The match was level at halftime with both sides scoring once, ending 1-1 after 45 minutes. Leverkusen controlled possession at 71% to Augsburg's 29%, yet failed to capitalize, allowing the visitors to secure victory with a second-half goal. No red cards were issued, and no major tactical adjustments were noted in the second half. This result represents a significant deviation, with Augsburg outperforming structural expectations by 85.8%. Market pre-match probabilities had heavily favored Leverkusen at 67.2%, with Augsburg at just 14.2%, highlighting the misalignment. Efficiency remained in line with underlying metrics, though xG data is unavailable for precise alignment assessment. Augsburg's resilience exposed Leverkusen's wastefulness in chance creation.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC Augsburg achieved a significant 85.8% deviation from structural expectations in defeating the stronger Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with underlying performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing assessment of outcome alignment with expected goals.
  • Market alignment: Outcome misaligned with pre-match market probabilities favoring Leverkusen heavily.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable due to lack of available data.
  • Event impact: No notable events or second-half adjustments impacted the final result.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

B. Brand

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

T. Bauer

4th Official

T. Stein

1st Assistant

M. Achmüller

2nd Assistant

Bayer 04 Leverkusen K. Hjulmand
K. Hjulmand
VS
FC Augsburg M. Baum
M. Baum
1.78
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.17
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Borussia Dortmund Rank: W
VfL Wolfsburg Rank: W
Heidenheim Rank: D
FC Bayern München Rank: D
SC Freiburg Rank: D
Hamburger SV Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
TSG Hoffenheim Rank: D
Hamburger SV Rank: D
VfB Stuttgart Rank: L
Borussia Dortmund Rank: L
RB Leipzig Rank: L
FC Köln Rank: W
19
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
19 - 7 - 3
3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67.19%
Draw
18.65%
Away FC Augsburg
14.15%

Movement

Changes since opening
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
+67%
Draw
+11.26%
FC Augsburg
-78.26%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.75
19.65
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC Augsburg
Power Score
33.75
19.65
League Position
6
9
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Opponent-weighted form score
FC Augsburg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

FC Augsburg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Bayer 04 Leverkusen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Augsburg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
55.49
44.31
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
44.31
55.49
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen +0.97 Efficiency Index
vs
FC Augsburg -0.97 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC Augsburg
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Augsburg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC Augsburg
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen
vs
FC Augsburg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.40
FC Augsburg 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Augsburg
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0.05
FC Augsburg 0.01
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
FC Augsburg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • B04 had peak pressure around 38'.
  • B04 started the game with stronger pressure.
B04 Pressure FCA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: B04 reached the top pressure at 38' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 29 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen B04 Home
29 matches
FC Augsburg FCA Away
Match Record
19
Wins
3
7
Draws
7
3
Losses
19
Goals
60
Goals Scored
25
25
Goals Conceded
60
+35
Goal Difference
-35

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:03:33+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
M. Flekken
Netherlands
1 M. Flekken
J. Quansah
Substitution
England
4 J. Quansah
L. Badé
France
5 L. Badé
E. Tapsoba
Burkina Faso
12 E. Tapsoba
L. Vázquez Iglesias
Substitution
Spain
21 L. Vázquez Iglesias
E. Palacios
Substitution
Argentina
25 E. Palacios
A. García Serrano
Spain
24 A. García Serrano
A. Grimaldo García
Spain
20 A. Grimaldo García
I. Maza
Algeria
30 I. Maza
N. Tella
Substitution
Nigeria
23 N. Tella
P. Schick
Czech Republic
14 P. Schick
Pitch
F. Dahmen
Germany
1 F. Dahmen
C. Zesiger
Switzerland
16 C. Zesiger
J. Gouweleeuw
Netherlands
6 J. Gouweleeuw
A. Largura Chaves
Brazil
34 A. Largura Chaves
D. Giannoulis
Greece
13 D. Giannoulis
F. Rieder
Switzerland
32 F. Rieder
H. Massengo
France
4 H. Massengo
R. Fellhauer
Substitution
Germany
19 R. Fellhauer
A. Claude Maurice
Substitution
France
20 A. Claude Maurice
A. Kade
Substitution
Germany
30 A. Kade
R. Duarte Ribeiro
Substitution
Portugal
21 R. Duarte Ribeiro

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
BayArena
Capacity :
30210
Attendance :
29282
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Tom Bauer
Thomas Stein
Marco Achmüller
Benjamin Brand

Statistics

Possession
B04
66%
FCA
34%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 1
13 Shots 2
88 Dangerous attacks 37
71 Possession 29
11 Corners 4
8 Free kicks 4
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

21 Dribble Attempts 16
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63
17 Throwins 12
11 Successful Dribbles 10
1 Assists 1
21 Goal Attempts 7
98 Ball Safe 69
2 Goal Kicks 19
16 Successful Headers 10
4 Substitutions 4
0 Penalties 1
1 Injuries 2

Attacking

145 Attacks 74
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

36 Long Passes 55
637 Successful Passes 221
689 Passes 284
28 Successful Long Passes 31
92 Successful Passes Percentage 78
78 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56
23 Key Passes 10

Defensive

5 Interceptions 8
44 Duels Won 42
3 Saves 9
12 Tackles 17

Build-up

39 Total Crosses 18
18 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

5 Fouls 8
1 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Benjamin Brand

Starting XI ▼

1
Mark Flekken
Mark Flekken Goalkeeper
6.8
4
Jarell Quansah
Jarell Quansah Defender
6.94
35
Christian Kofane
Christian Kofane
Attacker72'
6.78
5
Loïc Badé
Loïc Badé Defender
6.93
12
Edmond Tapsoba
Edmond Tapsoba Defender
7.13
20
Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo Midfielder
7.44
21
Lucas Vázquez
Lucas Vázquez Midfielder
6.85
42
Montrell Culbreath
Montrell Culbreath
Midfielder65'
6.73
24
Aleix García
Aleix García Midfielder
7.36
25
Exequiel Palacios
Exequiel Palacios Midfielder
6.85
10
Malik Tillman
Malik Tillman
Midfielder81'
7.14
14
Patrik Schick
Patrik Schick Attacker
6.98
23
Nathan Tella
Nathan Tella Attacker
6.87
7
Jonas Hofmann
Jonas Hofmann
Midfielder81'
6.9
30
Ibrahim Maza
Ibrahim Maza Attacker
7.15
Referee : Benjamin Brand

Starting XI ▼

1
Finn Dahmen
Finn Dahmen Goalkeeper
6.72
6
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw Defender
6.55
16
Cédric Zesiger
Cédric Zesiger Defender
6.63
34
Arthur Chaves
Arthur Chaves Defender
6.73
4
Han-Noah Massengo
Han-Noah Massengo Midfielder
6.77
13
Dimitrios Giannoulis
Dimitrios Giannoulis Midfielder
6.87
19
Robin Fellhauer
Robin Fellhauer Midfielder
6.83
27
Marius Wolf
Marius Wolf
Midfielder81'
6.6
32
Fabian Rieder
Fabian Rieder Midfielder
2
6.86
20
Alexis Claude-Maurice
Alexis Claude-Maurice Attacker
7.1
8
Elvis Rexhbecaj
Elvis Rexhbecaj
Midfielder60'
6.57
21
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Rodrigo Ribeiro Attacker
6.75
39
Uchenna Ogundu
Uchenna Ogundu
Attacker74'
6.46
30
Anton Kade
Anton Kade Attacker
6.79
36
Mert Kömür
Mert Kömür
Midfielder82'
6.76

Events

2ND-HALF
90+7'
Event
Fabian Rieder
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Cédric Zesiger
Penalty disallowed
86'
Event
Aleix García
3rd Yellowcard
86'
82'
Event
Mert Kömür → Anton Kade
8th Substitution
Event
Jonas Hofmann → Nathan Tella
5th Substitution
81'
Event
Malik Tillman → Exequiel Palacios
6th Substitution
81'
81'
Event
Marius Wolf → Robin Fellhauer
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Uchenna Ogundu → Rodrigo Ribeiro
4th Substitution
Event
Christian Kofane → Jarell Quansah 
3rd Substitution
72'
Event
Montrell Culbreath → Lucas Vázquez
2nd Substitution
65'
60'
Event
Elvis Rexhbecaj → Alexis Claude-Maurice
1st Substitution
52'
Event
Fabian Rieder
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Jarell Quansah 
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
48'
1ST-HALF
15'
Event
Fabian Rieder
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Patrik Schick
Header / 1st Goal
12'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Mert Kömür from FC Augsburg attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Mark Flekken of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The assist was provided by Fabian Rieder.
90
Update Update
Montrell Culbreath of Bayer 04 Leverkusen concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Fabian Rieder scores for FC Augsburg with a left-footed shot into the left corner. The match remains 1-1.
90
Corner Corner
FC Augsburg wins a corner after Mark Flekken concedes.
90
Update Update
FC Augsburg is awarded a penalty after Uchenna Ogundu is fouled in the penalty area.
90
Attempt Attempt
Christian Kofane's right-footed shot from close range is blocked.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Bayer 04 Leverkusen losing 1-2 to FC Augsburg.
90
Corner Corner
Christian Kofane of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts a shot with his left foot from close range, but it's saved in the left corner by Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg. The assist came from Jonas Hofmann.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 8 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
90
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Dimitrios Giannoulis concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Maza's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Alejandro Grimaldo provided the assist.
89
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen headed the ball from the center of the box.
87
Update Update
Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg won a free kick in defense.
87
Update Update
Foul committed by Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
86
Update Update
VAR is checking a penalty for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
86
Update Update
Cédric Zesiger of FC Augsburg concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Augsburg: Mert Kömür replaces Anton Kade.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Augsburg: Marius Wolf replaces Robin Fellhauer.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Malik Tillman replaces Exequiel Palacios.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Jonas Hofmann replaces Nathan Tella.
80
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen win a corner after Han-Noah Massengo concedes.
80
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Robin Fellhauer concedes.
78
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
76
Attempt Attempt
Christian Kofane's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
76
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Grimaldo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Nathan Tella.
76
Attempt Attempt
Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but the ball went high. Montrell Culbreath provided the assist.
74
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Dimitrios Giannoulis concedes.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Augsburg: Uchenna Ogundu replaces Rodrigo Ribeiro.
72
Update Update
Fabian Rieder commits a handball for FC Augsburg.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Christian Kofane replaces Jarell Quansah.
72
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen heads the ball from close range, but it's saved in the left corner by Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg. The assist came from Aleix García with a cross.
70
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. The assist came from Aleix García.
69
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Robin Fellhauer concedes.
69
Update Update
Fabian Rieder of FC Augsburg won a free kick in defense.
68
Attempt Attempt
Patrik Schick's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Robin Fellhauer concedes.
66
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Han-Noah Massengo concedes.
65
Update Update
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in an attacking position.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Montrell Culbreath replaces Lucas Vázquez.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Anton Kade of FC Augsburg.
63
Attempt Attempt
Nathan Tella's shot from the center of the box for Bayer 04 Leverkusen is blocked.
62
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Augsburg: Elvis Rexhbeçaj replaces Alexis Claude-Maurice.
59
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Vázquez's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Jarell Quansah.
59
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Ibrahim Maza of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by FC Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Alejandro Grimaldo with a cross.
57
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg.
56
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg.
54
Attempt Attempt
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts a shot with his right foot from the center of the box, but it's saved.
54
Attempt Attempt
Aleix García's shot from outside the box for Bayer 04 Leverkusen is blocked.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fabian Rieder of FC Augsburg receives a yellow card for a foul.
52
Update Update
Fouled by Fabian Rieder of FC Augsburg.
52
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Cédric Zesiger from FC Augsburg.
51
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in the attacking area.
51
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Ribeiro from FC Augsburg attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the left corner. The assist comes from Robin Fellhauer.
51
Attempt Attempt
Shot blocked. Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a left-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked. The assist came from Exequiel Palacios.
50
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Maza's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Nathan Tella provided the assist.
49
Update Update
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in defense.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexis Claude-Maurice of FC Augsburg.
48
Update Update
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jarell Quansah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a yellow card for a foul.
48
Update Update
Fabian Rieder of FC Augsburg won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Corner Corner
FC Augsburg wins a corner after Jarell Quansah concedes.
45
Update Update
The second half starts with the match tied at 1-1 between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg.
45
Attempt Attempt
Cédric Zesiger's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Han-Noah Massengo provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot blocked. Alexis Claude-Maurice from FC Augsburg had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked, with an assist from Dimitrios Giannoulis.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg tied at 1-1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes an attacking attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by FC Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
45
Attempt Attempt
Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by FC Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ibrahim Maza.
43
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Ribeiro from FC Augsburg had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box after a fast break.
41
Update Update
Dimitrios Giannoulis commits a handball for FC Augsburg.
38
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Han-Noah Massengo of FC Augsburg shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes high. The assist was provided by Cédric Zesiger.
36
Update Update
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
35
Update Update
Handball by Han-Noah Massengo of FC Augsburg.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Arthur Chaves of FC Augsburg.
33
Update Update
Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in defense.
32
Attempt Attempt
Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide of the goal. The assist came from Lucas Vázquez with a cross.
30
Attempt Attempt
Loïc Badé of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it is saved by FC Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
30
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wins a corner after Cédric Zesiger concedes.
30
Corner Corner
Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts a header from the center of the box, but it is saved in the right corner by Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg. The assist comes from Alejandro Grimaldo's cross.
26
Update Update
Fabian Rieder of FC Augsburg won a free kick in an attacking position.
26
Update Update
Loïc Badé fouled a Bayer 04 Leverkusen player.
24
Attempt Attempt
Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box but missing the target. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
22
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Nathan Tella from Bayer 04 Leverkusen shot with his left foot from the left side of the box.
22
Corner Corner
FC Augsburg wins a corner after Loïc Badé concedes.
21
Update Update
Offside called against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Alejandro Grimaldo is offside.
21
Attempt Attempt
The shot is blocked. Anton Kade from FC Augsburg attempted a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, but it was blocked on the left side. The assist came from Fabian Rieder, who provided a cross.
20
Corner Corner
Patrik Schick from Bayer 04 Leverkusen missed a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the left. The assist came from Aleix García, who delivered a cross after a corner.
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot blocked. Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a left-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The assist came from Patrik Schick.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a concession by Jeffrey Gouweleeuw.
18
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Ribeiro's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Anton Kade provided the assist.
17
Corner Corner
Nathan Tella of Bayer 04 Leverkusen misses a chance as his header from the center of the box goes over the bar. Alejandro Grimaldo provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
17
Update Update
Aleix García of Bayer 04 Leverkusen won a free kick in the attacking area.
17
Corner Corner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is awarded a corner after Cédric Zesiger concedes it.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Han-Noah Massengo from FC Augsburg commits a foul.
15
Corner Corner
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Fabian Rieder scores for FC Augsburg with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Dimitrios Giannoulis after a corner.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
FC Augsburg wins a corner after Lucas Vázquez concedes it.
9
Update Update
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen lead FC Augsburg 1-0. Patrik Schick scores with a header from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Edmond Tapsoba's cross.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Dimitrios Giannoulis concedes.
3
Attempt Attempt
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Finn Dahmen concedes.
2
Corner Corner
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Finn Dahmen of FC Augsburg.

CONCLUSION

FC Augsburg's 2-1 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen underscores the unpredictability of football, where possession dominance at 71% did not translate to points. The halftime deadlock gave way to Augsburg's decisive second-half strike, capitalizing on Leverkusen's inefficiency. This significant deviation highlights Augsburg's clinical finishing against a favored host. Without xG or red card influences, the result stems from pure execution differences. Leverkusen must address conversion issues, while Augsburg gains momentum from this resilient away win.

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