9 April 2018 at 18:30

Referee: Deniz Aytekin

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

RB Leipzig3wins
2draws10 meetings
Bayer Leverkusen5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Bayer Leverkusen.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 43.4%Draw 28.1%Away 33.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.293.502.88
Max2.323.603.18
Market favourite:RB Leipzig · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market42.0%27.3%30.7%
Public market41.4%27.1%31.6%

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bayer Leverkusen
Result vs. Market: RB Leipzig (43%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

RB LeipzigHalf-time:11Bayer Leverkusen
19Shots13
4Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/12/25RB Leipzig1–3Bayer Leverkusen2.13/3.80/3.24
25/01/25RB Leipzig2–2Bayer Leverkusen3.70/3.94/1.91
31/08/24Bayer Leverkusen2–3RB Leipzig1.78/4.14/4.07
20/01/24RB Leipzig2–3Bayer Leverkusen2.41/3.76/2.70
19/08/23Bayer Leverkusen3–2RB Leipzig2.42/3.49/2.73
23/04/23Bayer Leverkusen2–0RB Leipzig2.52/3.65/2.66
29/10/22RB Leipzig2–0Bayer Leverkusen1.80/4.01/4.19
17/04/22Bayer Leverkusen0–1RB Leipzig2.99/3.64/2.31
28/11/21RB Leipzig1–3Bayer Leverkusen1.85/3.92/4.01
26/09/20Bayer Leverkusen1–1RB Leipzig3.06/3.60/2.27

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: RB Leipzig

W 177D 82L 76
Over 2.561
Goals scored649

Away Record: Bayer Leverkusen

W 545D 278L 294
Over 2.560
Goals scored2054

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Bayer Leverkusen defeated RB Leipzig 4:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2017. Goals were scored by M. Sabitzer 17′, K. Havertz 45′, J. Brandt 51′, P. Retsos 56′, K. Volland 69′. RB Leipzig had 46% possession while Bayer Leverkusen held 54%. RB Leipzig had 19 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (7 on target) for Bayer Leverkusen. RB Leipzig made 3 substitutions, Bayer Leverkusen made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen
Kick Off
M. Sabitzer

assist: Y. Poulsen

17′
19′
S. BenderP. Retsos
45′
K. Havertz

assist: L. Bailey

Half Time
Y. PoulsenBruma
56′
63′
WendellB. Henrichs
68′
L. BenderT. Jedvaj
T. WernerA. Lookman
69′
69′
K. Volland

assist: J. Brandt

N. KeïtaS. Ilsanker
76′
Full Time

Match Statistics

RB Leipzig had 46% possession against Bayer Leverkusen's 54%. RB Leipzig registered 19 shots (4 on target) while Bayer Leverkusen managed 13 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 8–9. Fouls committed: 8–7.

4Shots on Goal7
10Shots off Goal2
19Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots4
11Shots insidebox11
8Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls7
8Corner Kicks9
3Offsides5
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
420Total passes473
321Passes accurate370
76%Passes %78%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, RB Leipzig have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Bayer Leverkusen show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

RB Leipzig

WWWWWL

Bayer Leverkusen

LLWWDL

RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head Results

RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen have met 18 times — RB Leipzig won 8, Bayer Leverkusen won 5, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. RB Leipzig leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 58 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.22 per match (31 for the home side, 27 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2019.

8

RB Leipzig

5

Drawn

5

Bayer Leverkusen

Goals: 31Goals: 27

Recent Meetings (18)

20 Dec 2025RB Leipzig1 – 3Bayer Leverkusen
25 Jan 2025RB Leipzig2 – 2Bayer Leverkusen
31 Aug 2024Bayer Leverkusen2 – 3RB Leipzig
20 Jan 2024RB Leipzig2 – 3Bayer Leverkusen
19 Aug 2023Bayer Leverkusen3 – 2RB Leipzig
23 Apr 2023Bayer Leverkusen2 – 0RB Leipzig
29 Oct 2022RB Leipzig2 – 0Bayer Leverkusen
17 Apr 2022Bayer Leverkusen0 – 1RB Leipzig
28 Nov 2021RB Leipzig1 – 3Bayer Leverkusen
30 Jan 2021RB Leipzig1 – 0Bayer Leverkusen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026