Bundesliga Gameweek 4
Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 FT RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Antonio Nusa 11'
↓ Brajan Gruda ↑Tidiam Gomis 26'
44' Patrik Schick (Miguel Gutiérrez)
HT
57' Miguel Gutiérrez
↓ Ezechiel Banzuzi ↑Nicolas Seiwald 67'
↓ Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz ↑Andrija Maksimović 67'
72' ↓ Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo ↑Robert Andrich
Neil El Aynaoui 74'
77' ↓ Patrik Schick ↑Christian Kofane
82' Edmond Tapsoba
↓ Ridle Baku ↑Benjamin Henrichs 84'
↓ Christopher Nkunku ↑Samba Konaté 84'
89' ↓ Moussa Diaby ↑Lucas Vázquez
Benjamin Henrichs 90'+1
90'+1 Afonso Moreira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Edmond Tapsoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Medina 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
74
Passes
9
Duels
Miguel Gutiérrez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Aleix García
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
71
Passes
4
Duels
Ezequiel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Moussa Diaby 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ibrahim Maza
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Afonso Moreira
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Patrik Schick 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Janis Blaswich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Loïc Badé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Boniface
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ridle Baku 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Willi Orbán 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Raum
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Brajan Gruda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Antonio Nusa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoul Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Konate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 12/20/2025 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 01/25/2025 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 08/31/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 01/20/2024 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 08/19/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 04/23/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 10/29/2022 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/17/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 11/28/2021 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
05/02/2026
12/20/2025
01/25/2025
08/31/2024
01/20/2024
08/19/2023
04/23/2023
10/29/2022
04/17/2022
11/28/2021
Bayer Leverkusen Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bayer Leverkusen
RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen
RB Leipzig
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Gutiérrez Masterclass Seals Crucial Win for Leverkusen Over Leipzig
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A dramatic VAR intervention flipped the script, allowing Bayer Leverkusen to demonstrate their championship mettle in a ruthless home victory.
Chess Match in the BayArena
A tense tactical battle unfolded early at the BayArena, perfectly matching the heavy Stakes of this German title clash. Both sides pressed aggressively in the midfield, refusing to yield an inch of turf. Leverkusen edged possession with 51 percent of the ball, but they had to work tirelessly to break down a well-organised visiting unit. The Intensity was evident in the sheer physicality of the challenges, with E. Tapsoba marshalling the home defence expertly to smother early counter-attacks. Despite the incredibly tight margins and defensive discipline, a combined 30 shots ultimately turned this tactical chess match into a genuinely thrilling spectacle.
The VAR Pivot
The match hinged entirely on a dramatic sequence just past the half-hour mark. Christopher Nkunku thought he had fired RB Leipzig into the lead in the 34th minute, only for VAR to rule the goal out. That sudden reprieve completely shifted the Balance of power. Given a second life, Leverkusen turned the screw on their opponents. Just moments before half-time, the hosts capitalised on a momentary lapse in Leipzig's structure. Miguel Gutiérrez delivered a clinical, defence-splitting pass to find Patrik Schick, who buried the ball in the back of the net to shatter the deadlock.
Securing the Points
Leipzig emerged for the second half desperate to find a way back, leaning heavily on set-piece pressure, but the hosts quickly killed off any hopes of an Upset Factor. In the 57th minute, Miguel Gutiérrez capped off a magnificent Man of the Match performance by getting on the scoresheet himself. From there, Leverkusen managed the game with supreme confidence, suffocating Leipzig's midfield and restricting them to low-percentage strikes from distance. This commanding 2-0 victory lifts Leverkusen to fifth in the table, laying down a serious marker in the early stages of the Bundesliga campaign.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR disallowed a 34th-minute goal by Christopher Nkunku, keeping the match level and allowing Leverkusen to seize momentum right before half-time.
What made Miguel Gutiérrez the Man of the Match?
Gutiérrez was the undeniable difference-maker, providing a brilliant assist for Patrik Schick's opener before scoring the second goal to secure the victory.
What does this mean for Bayer Leverkusen's season?
The commanding home victory elevates Leverkusen to fifth place with seven points, establishing them as serious contenders early in the title race.
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.
Early Season Fireworks in the Bundesliga
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An intense rivalry resumes as two heavyweights clash, eager to establish dominance early in the title race.
The Setup
The Bayer Leverkusen faithful are expecting a fierce contest as RB Leipzig arrive at the BayArena. Despite it being only Matchday 4, the Stakes are already sky-high in this modern rivalry. Leipzig sit slightly ahead in fifth place with two wins from three, boasting an attacking Balance that has yielded nine goals so far. Leverkusen, looking to bounce back from a recent defeat, have stuttered to seventh place. However, a potent Form rating indicates that both sides carry serious firepower, setting the stage for a dramatic encounter.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on P. Schick as he leads the line for the hosts. His physical presence and clinical finishing ability will severely test the visiting defence. On the other flank, Leipzig's A. Nusa brings explosive pace and creativity that can carve open back lines. The true difference-maker might just be which team's Stars can best exploit the transitional spaces in midfield.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling, high-tempo 2-2 draw. Both sides possess the attacking weaponry to hurt each other, and neither will want to cede ground in this crucial early-season fixture. Look for Leipzig to strike on the counter while Leverkusen patiently try to control the bulk of possession.