2020-21 German Bundesliga – Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen kick off? Sunday 21st February, 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen being played? WWK Arena, Augsburg
Where can I get tickets for Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
AUGSBURG
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Gikiewicz; Oxford, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai; Framberger, Strobl, Gruezo, Pedersen; Caligiuri, Benes; Hahn
UNAVAILABLE: Finnbogason (Injured), Iago (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Lomb; Fosu-Mensah, Tah, Tapsoba, Sinkgraven; Wirtz, Aranguiz, Amiri; Bailey, Schick, Diaby
UNAVAILABLE: Hradecky (Injured), Arias (Injured), Baumgartlinger (Injured), Bellarabi (Injured), Paulinho (Injured), Weiser (Injured), L. Bender (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Bayer Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz is under a bit of pressure following a sharp drop in form since Christmas, with his side losing seven of their last 12 games in all competitions. The most recent defeat came at Young Boys in the Europa League on Thursday, where Leverkusen fought back from 3-0 down to level, only to end up losing 4-3. Augsburg, coached by Bosz’s predecessor Heiko Herrlich, are not in great form either, losing six of their last seven Bundesliga games - although they have faced the likes of Bayern, Leipzig and Wolfsburg in recent weeks. Herrlich’s men have not kept a clean sheet at home since September while Leverkusen look vulnerable at the back at the moment but are always a threat going forward, so expect a few goals in this encounter.
