Our RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: 3-1
RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
RB Leipzig's Last Match – Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Germany Bundesliga I defeat against Union Berlin on December 12 and regain momentum. In that match, RB Leipzig recorded 63% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Union Berlin | 37% | 10 (6) | 1.45 | 0 |
 RB Leipzig | 63% | 8 (3) | 0.58 | 0 |
Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory over Cologne on December 13. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen saw 61% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayer Leverkusen | 61% | 14 (6) | 2.02 | 65 |
 Cologne | 39% | 6 (4) | 0.19 | 24 |
RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Stats
Key Stats
| RB Leipzig | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.9 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
RB Leipzig are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Bayer Leverkusen average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
RB Leipzig 28-10
Bayer Leverkusen 18-10
What are the odds for this match?
RB Leipzig to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.75
Bayer Leverkusen to win: @3
Lineups
RB Leipzig (4-3-3) : Peter Gulacsi, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Tidiam Gomis, Romulo, Conrad Harder
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1) : Mark Flekken, Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, Jeanuel Belocian, Arthur, Aleix Garcia, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella, Martin Terrier, Jonas Hofmann, Patrik Schick
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