FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction - 6th December 2025

This Saturday's Bundesliga clash pits a struggling FC Augsburg side against high-flying Bayer Leverkusen, and the data paints a clear picture of the mismatch between these two teams. Augsburg find themselves languishing in 14th place with just 10 points from 12 matches, and their recent form makes for grim reading. They've managed only 2 wins in their last 10 games, with their attack firing blanks at just 0.90 goals per game while their defense leaks 2.20 goals per contest. At home, it's been particularly dire - they're scoring a mere 0.83 goals per home match while conceding 2.17. Recent results include embarrassing defeats like the 0-6 thrashing by RB Leipzig and a 0-3 loss to Hoffenheim. Contrast this with Bayer Leverkusen, who sit comfortably in 4th place with 23 points. Their form has been solid with 6 wins from their last 10 outings, and they've been particularly impressive on the road, winning 66.67% of their away matches while keeping their defensive shape intact - conceding only 0.83 goals per away game. Recent victories against top opposition like Manchester City (2-0) and Borussia Dortmund (1-0 in the DFB Pokal) demonstrate their quality. The head-to-head record heavily favors Leverkusen, who've won 6 of the 9 meetings between these sides. Augsburg have managed just 1 home win against Leverkusen in their history, and recent encounters have all gone the way of the visitors. Looking at the stats, Augsburg's shot accuracy sits at a poor 28.8%, while Leverkusen boast 34.8%. The visitors also dominate possession (53.6% vs 48.7%) and pass accuracy (88.4% vs 79.2%). Given Augsburg's scoring struggles at home and Leverkusen's solid away defensive record, I'm backing this game to stay under 2.5 goals. The goal expectancy figures support this view, with Augsburg expected to score just 0.83 goals and Leverkusen 1.75. While Leverkusen should win, their away attack has been more conservative (1.33 goals per away game), and Augsburg's defensive frailty might actually work in favor of an under bet as they're likely to sit deep and try to avoid another heavy defeat. Key Points: - Augsburg have scored only 0.83 goals per home game this season - Leverkusen concede just 0.83 goals per away game - Augsburg have only 1 clean sheet in their last 10 matches - Leverkusen have won 66.67% of their away games - Head-to-head record shows Leverkusen dominance (6 wins in 9 meetings) - Recent encounters between these sides have been low-scoring affairs The value lies in the Under 2.5 goals market at 2.38 odds, which offers good return potential given the statistical profile of both teams.