Match Information
Match Overview
FC Augsburg host Bayer Leverkusen at the WWK Arena on September 12, 2026, in a Matchday 3 fixture that already carries notable weight given the early-season table. Augsburg arrive as league leaders, sitting top of the Bundesliga, while Leverkusen occupy seventh place, and this gap in standing forms the central storyline of an otherwise early-season clash where both sides are still finding their rhythm.
Augsburg's position at the summit is backed by results on the pitch. Under manager M. Baum, the side has won its opening two league fixtures, including a commanding 4-1 away victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on September 6, 2026, following a 3-0 home win over FC Schalke 04 on August 30, 2026. That perfect start, allied with a DFB Pokal win over Energie Cottbus on August 22, 2026, has the hosts riding genuine momentum heading into this round.
Leverkusen's form offers a contrast worth examining. Carles Martínez's side responded to a 3-2 league defeat at SV Elversberg on August 29, 2026, with an emphatic 4-0 home win over Union Berlin on September 5, 2026, suggesting a team capable of both inconsistency and explosive attacking output. Their away form will be tested again here, having already shown fragility on the road this season.
Head-to-head history adds further intrigue: the most recent meeting on April 18, 2026, ended 2-1 to Augsburg, continuing a pattern of competitive, closely fought encounters between these two sides stretching back several seasons. Neither squad reports any injury absences, meaning both managers can select from full-strength options, placing greater emphasis on current form and tactical execution rather than personnel disruption. With Augsburg unbeaten in the league so far and Leverkusen searching for consistency, this meeting offers a meaningful early gauge of both teams' season trajectories.
Predicted Lineups
FC Augsburg
F. Dahmen; M. Wolf, Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks, C. Matsima, C. Brackelmann, Hennes Behrens; H. Massengo, F. Rieder, R. Fellhauer; A. Ibrahimović, M. Gregoritsch
Bayer Leverkusen
M. Flekken; J. Quansah, F. Medina, E. Tapsoba, Miguel Gutiérrez; E. Fernández, Aleix García, I. Maza, M. Tillman, Afonso Moreira; P. Schick
Team Form Analysis
FC Augsburg
League Position: 1FC Augsburg Form Analysis
FC Augsburg's form entering this fixture is exceptional by any measure. Two Bundesliga wins from two, an 4-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt away on September 6, 2026, and a 3-0 home victory over FC Schalke 04 on August 30, 2026, have propelled the club to the top of the table. The attacking numbers stand out: seven goals scored across those two league matches against just one conceded, pointing to a side firing on all cylinders going forward while remaining disciplined defensively. That defensive solidity carried into the DFB Pokal as well, with a 2-0 away win at Energie Cottbus on August 22, 2026, extending the shutout record. The one blemish came in a pre-season friendly, a 4-0 loss away to Leeds on August 15, 2026, though such results carry limited weight against competitive form. Taken together, Augsburg's trajectory suggests a team executing its game plan effectively against varied opposition, with both the away trip to Frankfurt and the home fixture against Schalke offering genuine tests that were passed convincingly.
Bayer Leverkusen
League Position: 7Bayer Leverkusen Form Analysis
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Bayer Leverkusen's recent form presents a more uneven picture. Their Bundesliga campaign opened with a 3-2 away defeat at SV Elversberg on August 29, 2026, before an emphatic response, a 4-0 home victory over Union Berlin on September 5, 2026, showcasing the attacking quality within Carles Martínez's squad. That match produced four goals without reply, a strong defensive display to accompany the attacking output. The DFB Pokal outing away at SV Wehen on August 22, 2026, ended in a comfortable 4-0 win, adding further goals to the recent tally. Pre-season friendlies were mixed, with a win away at Newcastle on August 15, 2026, offset by a defeat to Nottingham Forest on August 12, 2026. Overall, Leverkusen's form suggests a team capable of scoring freely but still working through early-season defensive consistency, particularly on the road, an area worth monitoring given the away-day demands of the fixture against a league-leading Augsburg side.
Head-to-Head
FC Augsburg
Bayer Leverkusen
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 2 | FC Augsburg |
| 2025-12-06 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2025-04-26 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | FC Augsburg |
| 2024-12-14 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2024-05-18 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | FC Augsburg |
| 2024-01-13 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2023-02-03 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2022-08-13 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 2 | FC Augsburg |
| 2022-01-22 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 1 | FC Augsburg |
| 2021-08-28 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 4 | Bayer Leverkusen |
Memorable Matches
The history between these clubs has produced some dramatic swings. The most recent meeting on April 18, 2026, saw Augsburg win 2-1 away at Leverkusen, continuing a competitive run of fixtures. Earlier, on December 6, 2025, Augsburg defeated Leverkusen 2-0 at home, a notable result given Leverkusen's typical status in the league. Perhaps the most striking result in the rivalry came on January 22, 2022, when Leverkusen thrashed Augsburg 5-1, a reminder of how one-sided this fixture can become when Leverkusen's attack clicks. These contrasting results, from routine wins to emphatic scorelines, illustrate an unpredictable head-to-head record between the two clubs.
Venue Factor
The WWK Arena provides the setting for this Matchday 3 encounter, with Augsburg hosting as league leaders. Home advantage carries particular significance this season given Augsburg's perfect start, including a 3-0 win over Schalke at this venue on August 30, 2026, suggesting the atmosphere and famil
Injury Concerns
FC Augsburg
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