Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer Leverkusen enter this fixture with strong home momentum, having won every one of their most recent matches at the BayArena. Their recent Bundesliga outings include a four-goal win against Union Berlin and a draw away to FC Augsburg, while they also secured a victory over Celje in the UEFA Europa League. Patrik Schick leads their scoring with four goals over the listed matches, while Mark Flekken has recorded nine saves. RB Leipzig arrive following a five-goal victory over Hamburger SV, a result that followed a difficult Champions League defeat to Como and a loss to Werder Bremen in the league. Antonio Nusa has been involved in five goals over the listed matches, and goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt has made 16 saves. Both sides show clear intent in possession, with each team averaging 21 or more shots per match over their most recent outings.

Recent history between these sides has been productive for Bayer Leverkusen, who have won two of the last four meetings. RB Leipzig claimed victory once during that period, and the two sides shared the points in a draw early last year.

• Bayer Leverkusen are without G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, and M. Culbreath, three of the four players ruled out.
• RB Leipzig must manage without A. Ouedraogo, C. Baumgartner, and M. Guiu, three of the four players ruled out.
• Patrik Schick has been productive for the hosts with four goals over the listed matches.
• Antonio Nusa has provided three goals and two assists over the listed matches for the visitors.
• Bayer Leverkusen have demonstrated a strong attacking rhythm, scoring nine goals in the second half over the matches where we hold flow data.

Bayer Leverkusen look well placed given their perfect home record at the BayArena and a recent run that has seen them remain unbeaten in their last three outings. While RB Leipzig carry a threat through Antonio Nusa, who has three goals and two assists over the listed matches, the hosts' form under Carles Martinez suggests they have the edge. Patrik Schick, with four goals over the listed matches, remains the key figure for Leverkusen as they look to maintain their positive start.