Bayer Leverkusen Vs FC Augsburg Prediction – May 18, 2024

Bundesliga 2023-2024 | Matchweek 34
| 18 May 2024-1:30 pm
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
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2 : 1
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FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
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Goals
Goal
V. Boniface (Assistant: A. Adli)
12'
27'
62'
Goal
M. Kömür (Assistant: A. Maier)
Cards
82'
Yellow Card

Expert Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg – Bundesliga Showdown on May 18, 2024

In an eagerly anticipated Bundesliga matchup, Bayer Leverkusen will travel to WWK Arena to face FC Augsburg in the 17th round of the 2023/24 season. Here’s everything fans and bettors need to know about this clash.

Game Details:

  • Date: May 18, 2024
  • Venue: WWK Arena
  • Competition: Bundesliga, Round 17

Betting Odds Insights:

  • Full-time Asian Handicap: Leverkusen -1
  • Goal Line: Over/Under 3 goals
  • First Half Corners: Over/Under 4.5

Despite missing a few key players, Bayer Leverkusen, under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, is favored more significantly against Augsburg. Let’s delve into some predictive analytics that point towards a probable Leverkusen victory:

Probable Outcomes:

  • Win Probability: Leverkusen 60.29%, Draw 20.9%, Augsburg 18.76%
  • Most Likely Score: Leverkusen 1-2 Augsburg (Probability 9.94%)

Probabilities of different outcomes for Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Figure: Expected probabilities for different match outcomes.

Key Predictions:

  • Sportsmole: Augsburg 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Whoscored: Augsburg 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 24h Score Prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

For more detailed football predictions, follow our in-depth guides and analytical reviews.

Key Players and Tactical Setup:

Bayer Leverkusen’s setup is expected to be highly tactical and competitive, despite absences. Here’s the predicted lineup for both teams:

  • Augsburg: Might start with Dahmen; Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Gumny; Rexhbecaj, Dorsch; Jensen, Demirovic, Engels; Tietz.
  • Bayer Leverkusen: Anticipated to lineup with Hradecky; Stanisic, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Schick.

Historical Context and Current Form:

This match comes after a series of home games for Leverkusen, and they are riding high with an unbeaten streak of 13 away games, including 11 victories. Augsburg, albeit lower in the standings with 18 points to Leverkusen’s 42, has shown resilience at home with six wins in their last ten home fixtures.

Analysis and Final Thoughts:

As teams emerge from a seasonal break, it often takes time to regain peak performance levels. For Leverkusen, maintaining their impressive early season form might be challenging, and this game could very well end with a narrow scoreline.

In conclusion, while Augsburg will put up a strong fight, particularly at home, Leverkusen’s depth and strategic play under Alonso’s leadership might just edge them past their hosts in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. For more insights and tips on this match, visit our dedicated betting tips section.

Match Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen
FC Augsburg
Prediction
Combo Winner : Bayer Leverkusen and +1.5 goals
Who Will Win
50%
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Team comparison
79% Current Form 21%
82% Attacking 18%
75% Defensive 25%
83% Poisson Distribution 17%
60% Head-to-Head 40%
69% Goals 31%
74.7% Total 25.3%
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