Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips (14 December)

Never really capable of turning a corner since its arrival in the elite of German football, FC Augsburg must always remain in the second half of the table for the moment where it only peaks in 13th position. However, this team is only 5 points behind 5th place and a good series could allow them to make a rapid comeback. Unfortunately for them, it is precisely the consistency that is lacking for the Bavarians who have only won one of their last 5 Bundesliga duels. Largely dominated in the derby against Bayern Munich 3-0, they were then able to bounce back against the red lantern, Bochum 1-0. Finally, last week, Augsburg scored a very good point on the field of Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2.

For its part, Bayer Leverkusen is no longer as spectacular as last year when it displayed his incredible collective to win the first German championship title in its history. However, the Factory 11 is not really lagging behind in this Bundesliga since it has found a place on the podium, 6 units behind the leader, Bayern Munich. Serious without being very exciting in their last outings, Xabi Alonso's men still showed diligence to overcome Heidenheim 5-2, Union Berlin 1-2 and Sankt Pauli 2 -1 recently and they even knocked Bayern Munich out of the German Cup 0-1 in which they are also the defending champions. Tuesday, a big game awaits Bayer in the Champions League with the reception of Inter.

Several elements are still missing in Augsburg. Missing are the starting midfielder Jensen, the Greek defender Giannoulis, the usual substitute Gumny, the substitute goalkeeper Dahmen and the defender Pedersen who are still on the flank currently. Otherwise, the most prolific attackers of this team should be able to line up on the scoresheet. This is the case of the former Palois Samuel Essende and the rather formidable Tietz who scored, respectively, their 3rd and 5th goals of the season against Eintracht last week. Steve Mounié (ex Brest) and the former Niçois and Lensois Claude-Maurice (3 goals) will also be present in this team.

convalescence. It is the same for the interesting midfielder Hofmann and for the Nigerian Boniface (6 goals in the championship). Absent last week, Czech striker Schick (5 goals) is hoped to regain his place at the top while former Rennais Belocian returned to competition last weekend. Of course, the nugget Florian Wirtz (5 goals, 4 assists in the Bundesliga, 5 goals in C1) should have the confidence of his coach to start.