FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen

FC Augsburg enter this match in strong form, having won their two opening league fixtures and remaining unbeaten in their three most recent outings across all competitions. Their domestic campaign began with a comfortable home win against FC Schalke 04, followed by a convincing victory away at Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayer Leverkusen have experienced a mixed start in the Bundesliga, recording a win against Union Berlin after an away defeat to SV Elversberg. Away from home, their recent form shows three wins and two losses in all competitions, including a DFB Pokal success.

There is little history between the two sides in our recent records, with Bayer Leverkusen winning both of the two most recent encounters between them.

• FC Augsburg have ruled out S. Mounie and T. Breithaupt due to injury.
• Bayer Leverkusen have five players in doubt, including G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, M. Culbreath, M. Terrier, and N. Tella.
• FC Augsburg have three players, A. Kade, F. Sakar, and S. Suso, listed as in doubt.

FC Augsburg have made a strong start to the new Bundesliga season and hold a perfect record in the league so far. While Bayer Leverkusen hold the edge in recent head-to-head history, the hosts arrive with significant momentum and will look to continue their positive run in front of their home supporters.