Bundesliga Regular Season - 30
Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FT FC Augsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' P. Schick (E. Tapsoba)
F. Rieder (D. Giannoulis) 15'
HT
48' J. Quansah
F. Rieder 52'
↓ A. Claude-Maurice ↑E. Rexhbecaj 60'
65' ↓ Lucas ↑M. Culbreath
72' ↓ J. Quansah ↑C. Kofane
↓ R. Ribeiro ↑U. Ogundu 74'
81' ↓ E. Palacios ↑M. Tillman
81' ↓ N. Tella ↑J. Hofmann
↓ R. Fellhauer ↑M. Wolf 82'
↓ A. Kade ↑M. Komur 82'
86' A. Garcia
F. Rieder 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Loïc Badé 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Edmond Tapsoba 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
83
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
Lucas Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
103
Passes
6
Duels
Aleix García 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
100%
Pass Acc
Alex Grimaldo
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ibrahim Maza
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Nathan Tella
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Patrik Schick 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Janis Blaswich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliesse Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Arthur Chaves 
SHIELD
5
Blocks
5
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Robin Fellhauer
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
82
Entry
Han-Noah Massengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Rieder 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.3
Rating
Dimitrios Giannoulis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Anton Kade
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Rodrigo Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keven Schlotterbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noahkai Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvis Rexhbeçaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uchenna Ogundu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 04/26/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 12/14/2024 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 05/18/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 01/13/2024 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 02/03/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
12/06/2025
04/26/2025
12/14/2024
05/18/2024
01/13/2024
02/03/2023
Bayer Leverkusen Win
FC Augsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +80
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +22
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -33
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 31 | 82 | 113 | 32 | +81 | |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | 64 | 61 | 31 | +30 | |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 62 | 62 | 38 | +24 | |
| 4 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 31 | 57 | 61 | 45 | +16 | |
| 5 | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | 56 | 62 | 42 | +20 | |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 55 | 62 | 42 | +20 | |
| 7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 43 | 56 | 58 | -2 | |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 30 | 43 | 44 | 48 | -4 | |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 31 | 37 | 39 | 55 | -16 | |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | 34 | 39 | 49 | -10 | |
| 11 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 31 | 32 | 36 | 50 | -14 | |
| 12 | Union Berlin | 31 | 32 | 35 | 55 | -20 | |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 31 | 31 | 45 | 53 | -8 | |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 31 | 31 | 34 | 50 | -16 | |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 30 | 31 | 35 | 53 | -18 | |
| 16 | FC St. Pauli | 31 | 26 | 26 | 53 | -27 | |
| 17 | VfL Wolfsburg | 31 | 25 | 41 | 66 | -25 | |
| 18 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 31 | 22 | 35 | 66 | -31 |
P: 31 GD: +81
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 31 GD: +24
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 31 GD: -20
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 31 GD: -27
P: 31 GD: -25
P: 31 GD: -31
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Smash and Grab: Augsburg Defy Logic to Stun Leverkusen
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. A monumental smash-and-grab victory that proves all the possession in the world means absolutely nothing against a superhuman goalkeeper and clinical timing.
The False Dawn
The script at the BayArena seemed fully written before a ball was even kicked. Chasing crucial European qualification, Bayer Leverkusen flew out of the traps with terrifying purpose. Their relentless early pressure paid off in the 12th minute when E. Tapsoba carved open the defence to feed P. Schick, who ruthlessly buried the opener. The Intensity was completely suffocating, and a thrashing looked inevitable. However, FC Augsburg absolutely refused to read that script. Just three minutes later, a rare foray forward saw D. Giannoulis perfectly pick out F. Rieder to smash home a shock equaliser. That blistering three-minute window set the stage for an encounter where absolute statistical dominance would constantly clash with unbreakable stubbornness.
The Bavarian Wall
What followed the equaliser was nothing short of a total siege. Leverkusen practically pitched their tents inside the Augsburg half, hoarding 71% possession and unleashing an absurd barrage of 32 shots. Despite Loïc Badé putting in a commanding shift at the back and helping launch wave after wave of attacks, the hosts simply could not find a way through. The Balance of the match was entirely maintained by the superhuman reflexes of Finn Dahmen. The Augsburg goalkeeper repelled everything thrown at him, racking up an astonishing eight saves to silence the home crowd. His penalty area resembled a battlefield, with ten shots blocked by desperate defenders throwing their bodies on the line to preserve the fragile deadlock.
The Sucker Punch
Football has always been a spectacularly cruel sport, and the final moments of this clash proved it once again. Throwing every available man forward in desperate pursuit of a winner, Leverkusen left the back door completely wide open. Deep into stoppage time, the ultimate sucker punch was delivered via a 97th-minute penalty. Stepping up under unimaginable pressure, F. Rieder converted flawlessly to secure his brace and snatch all three points. This incredible heist delivers a massive Upset Factor to the league standings. Augsburg miraculously end their dismal winless streak, while Leverkusen’s push for a UEFA Europa League spot takes a devastating, self-inflicted blow that could easily haunt them in these final five matches.
Key Questions
How did FC Augsburg pull off this shock result?
By absorbing immense pressure, relying on outstanding goalkeeping, and ruthlessly converting their rare chances, culminating in a dramatic stoppage-time penalty.
What made Finn Dahmen the Man of the Match?
The goalkeeper produced an absolute masterclass, registering an incredible eight saves to frustrate Leverkusen's relentless 32-shot attacking siege.
How dramatic was the late winner by Finn Dahmen?
While Fabian Rieder actually scored the 97th-minute penalty, the victory was equally built on Dahmen's miraculous saves at the other end of the pitch.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Leverkusen Eye Routine Victory Against Faltering Augsburg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. With the hosts chasing a coveted top-six finish and the visitors desperate to snap a miserable three-game losing streak, this BayArena clash promises one-sided intensity.
The Setup
On April 18, 2026, the BayArena hosts a Bundesliga encounter featuring a massive gulf in quality. Bayer Leverkusen sit proudly in sixth place on 49 points, firmly eyeing a return to European competition next season. Their unbeaten run of five matches drives a brilliant Form rating, contrasting sharply with an FC Augsburg side marooned in tenth after three consecutive defeats. The competitive Balance heavily favours the home side, highlighted by a staggering 50 percent probability gap in the pre-match odds. While the broader Stakes might be relatively modest given Augsburg's safe mid-table distance from the drop zone, the sheer quality of the home Stars makes this a compelling watch. Leverkusen boast a genuinely potent attack, currently buoyed by the devastating finishing of Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick, preparing to test an Augsburg backline that has been shipping goals at an alarming rate over the last month.
Key Battle
This contest hinges on the home side's relentless attacking width against the visitors' increasingly fragile defensive block. Augsburg's backline must absorb wave after wave of overlapping runs, quick passing combinations, and lethal cutbacks. If the away defence cracks early under the mounting pressure, the floodgates will inevitably open. However, a highly disciplined, narrow low block could briefly frustrate the hosts.
Our Prediction
Expect a totally dominant home victory. Leverkusen will dictate possession from the opening whistle, stretch the pitch to its absolute limits, and eventually break down Augsburg's rearguard. A comprehensive, multi-goal win for the title-chasing hosts feels almost inevitable here.