Bayer Leverkusen’s dream of lifting the Bundesliga trophy is starting to wobble, with Bayern Munich closing in fast. With just 4 games left in the season, Xabi Alonso’s side find themselves second on the table with 64 points — 8 adrift of leaders Bayern. What once looked like a fairytale run now feels like a late-season stumble, as dropped points have allowed the Bavarians to sniff silverware again. And for Harry Kane, this could finally be the moment he gets to lift a major trophy.
Leverkusen will be desperate to bounce back and close the gap when they host Augsburg this weekend. While the title chase may be slipping away, a single point is all they need to confirm Champions League qualification for next season — a small consolation, but still crucial.
Their opponents, Augsburg, currently sit 10th with 43 points and are just 4 points shy of the European qualification zone. With a strong finish to the season, they could force their way into continental contention.
Recent form slightly favors the hosts: Leverkusen have recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 Bundesliga matches. Augsburg, meanwhile, have managed 2 victories, 2 draws, and one loss in the same stretch. History is also on Leverkusen’s side — they’ve won 7 of their last 10 league encounters against Augsburg, with just 2 defeats and 1 draw.
As the season nears its climax, this clash holds different stakes for both teams — but with everything still to play for, expect nothing short of a fierce battle at the BayArena.
Leverkusen vs Augsburg Predicted Lineups
Leverkusen XI: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Hincapié, Tah; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick.
Augsburg XI: Dahmen; Matsima, Zesiger, Gouweleeuw; Giannoulis, Jakic, Onyeka, Wolf; Maurice, Kömür; Essende.
