Bundesliga Regular Season - 15
RB Leipzig 1 - 3 FT Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Arthur 30'
35' X. Schlager (C. Baumgartner)
M. Terrier (Arthur) 40'
P. Schick (N. Tella) 44'
HT
↓ J. Hofmann ↑E. Fernandez 57'
70' ↓ K. Nedeljkovic ↑R. Baku
70' ↓ Romulo Cardoso ↑A. Maksimovic
↓ P. Schick ↑C. Kofane 77'
↓ M. Terrier ↑M. Culbreath 77'
↓ N. Tella ↑A. Tape 77'
79' ↓ T. Gomis ↑T. Werner
↓ Arthur ↑Lucas 83'
A. Tape 87'
89' ↓ N. Seiwald ↑E. Bitshiabu
M. Culbreath 90'+7
90'+11 C. Lukeba
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulácsi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kosta Nedeljković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Willi Orbán 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Castello Lukeba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Raum 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Christoph Baumgartner
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Nicolas Seiwald 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
50%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Xaver Schlager 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Conrad Harder 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Maarten Vandevoordt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ridle Baku
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lukas Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benno Kaltefleiter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timo Werner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samba Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Robert Andrich
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Loïc Badé
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Jeanuël Belocian 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Arthur 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Aleix García 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
86
Passes
9
Duels
Malik Tillman
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
Nathan Tella
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Martin Terrier
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Patrik Schick 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Janis Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.9
Rating
Jeremiah Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejo Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/2025 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 31/08/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 20/01/2024 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 19/08/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 23/04/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 29/10/2022 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 17/04/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 28/11/2021 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 30/01/2021 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 26/09/2020 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | BayArena |
25/01/2025
31/08/2024
20/01/2024
19/08/2023
23/04/2023
29/10/2022
17/04/2022
28/11/2021
30/01/2021
26/09/2020
RB Leipzig Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +44
P: 15 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +13
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -13
P: 15 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leverkusen Storms Leipzig: Three Goals in 55 Minutes Seal Rout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A six-pointer between equals turned into a humiliation at the Red Bull Arena—Bayer Leverkusen exposed RB Leipzig's defensive fragility with intensity and clinical finishing.
Schlager Sparks Hope, Leverkusen Extinguishes It
Xaver Schlager seemed to have set Leipzig on course. His 35th-minute finish—courtesy of Christoph Baumgartner's assist—lit up the Red Bull Arena. But what came next was carnage. Between the 40th and 44th minutes, Leverkusen dismantled Leipzig's backline with surgical precision. Moussa Terrier capitalized on Arthur's service, then Patrik Schick converted Niclas Tella's cross. The balance shifted irreversibly.
Flekken's Masterclass, Leipzig's Possession Curse
Leipzig dominated the early narrative with 19 shots, yet controlled just 44% possession—a recipe for desperation against a team boasting 3.17 xG and 56% of the ball. Mark Flekken was immaculate in Leverkusen's goal: six saves that turned Leipzig's attacking forays into frustration. David Raum fought valiantly down the left with seven key passes, but even his brilliance couldn't arrest the bleeding.
Culbreath's Coup de Grâce
When the match seemed settled, Myles Culbreath delivered the final knife-twist in the 97th minute. A 3-1 victory that underscores the stakes in this title race. Both clubs sit on 29 points, yet Leverkusen's efficiency and mental fortitude proved decisive. Leipzig didn't just lose a match—it lost control of its destiny.
Key Questions
Why wasn't Xaver Schlager the Man of the Match despite his goal?
Schlager's strike mattered, but Raum's seven key passes and relentless defensive work edged him out. One goal insufficient against Leverkusen's collective dominance.
How decisive was Leverkusen's response after Leipzig's opener?
Devastating. Three goals in nine minutes exposed Leipzig's defensive frailty and Leverkusen's clinical ruthlessness. A statement of intent in the title chase.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Title Contenders Collide: Leipzig's Fortress Tested by Leverkusen's Ambition
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This is the match that separates genuine title challengers from pretenders—Leipzig's perfect home record faces Leverkusen's desperate need for away-day credibility.
The Setup
At the Red Bull Arena, two Bundesliga heavyweights meet with starkly different trajectories. RB Leipzig has constructed an impenetrable home fortress: six wins from six matches. Their Form is immaculate, their defence (just 13 goals conceded) a masterclass in control. Bayer Leverkusen arrives as the uninvited guest—50% away win rate, two losses in their last five. The Stakes are astronomical: a certified six-pointer with title implications.
Key Battle
Yan Diomande vs Edmond Tapsoba—the axis on which this match pivots. Diomande's five goals in five matches (8.5 rating) make him Leipzig's most lethal weapon. Tapsoba must neutralise him while orchestrating Leverkusen's build-up play. Whoever dominates this central duel controls the tempo.
Our Prediction
Leipzig exploit home advantage and Diomande's predatory instinct to dominate the first half. Ibrahim Maza offers Leverkusen counter-threat, but Castello Lukeba's defensive organisation is too rigid. Leipzig win 2–1 in a high-octane, goal-laden affair that proves why they're genuine title contenders.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. A title-race classic with maximum star power, perfect home form versus shaky away record—tension is guaranteed.
What's the predicted outcome?
RB Leipzig 2–1 Bayer Leverkusen. Diomande's form and Leipzig's home fortress are too much for Leverkusen's fragile away record.
Where are RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen in the league table?
Leipzig 2nd on 29 points, Leverkusen 4th on 23 points. A certified six-pointer with serious title implications.
What is Bayer Leverkusen's current form?
Fragile: LLWWL in their last five. Two consecutive defeats means stability is desperately needed on the road.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Yan Diomande (Leipzig): 5 goals in 5 matches, 8.5 rating. His explosive form is Leipzig's secret weapon in the title race.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.