Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig preview: Two teams targeting UCL qualification

TL;DR

Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are both vying for Champions League qualification, with Leverkusen currently in sixth place, two points behind Hoffenheim and Stuttgart. Leverkusen has won three of their last four matches but struggles at home, having lost their last league game there.

Key points

Bayer Leverkusen is in sixth place in the Bundesliga.
Leverkusen is two points behind Hoffenheim and Stuttgart.
They have won three of their last four matches.
Leverkusen lost their last home league game to Augsburg.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig preview: Two teams targeting UCL qualification

Bayer Leverkusen

Leverkusen are involved in a fierce battle to secure a top-four finish, with die Werkself sitting in sixth place and two points adrift of Hoffenheim and Stuttgart in fifth and fourth spot respectively. Kasper Hjulmand’s side have kept themselves firmly in the Champions League race with a return of three wins from their last four games, including a 2-1 success in their recent derby clash against FC Köln last weekend, thanks to a Patrik Schick brace.

After enjoying success at the RheinEnergieStadion, Leverkusen will now return home to the BayArena, where they have won just one of their previous four league outings. Their most recent home league outing ended in a 2-1 defeat to Augsburg, which represented their first Bundesliga loss at the Bay Arena since January.

The hosts can take confidence from the fact they prevailed via a 3-1 scoreline in December’s reverse meeting with RB Leipzig. They will be desperate to produce a similar result on Saturday, knowing that they have the chance to gain points on at least one of Stuttgart and Hoffenheim, with the two sides set to lock horns at the ProZero Arena this weekend.

Team News

The hosts are unable to call upon the injured duo of Lucas Vázquez and . In positive news, goalkeeper is set to return after missing the narrow win over Köln.

Q&A

What are Bayer Leverkusen's chances of qualifying for the UCL?

Bayer Leverkusen is currently in sixth place, two points behind Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, making their chances of qualifying for the UCL competitive but challenging.

How has Bayer Leverkusen performed in their recent matches?

Leverkusen has won three of their last four matches, including a recent 2-1 victory against FC Köln.

What is Bayer Leverkusen's home record in the Bundesliga?

Leverkusen has won only one of their last four home league matches, with their most recent home game resulting in a 2-1 loss to Augsburg.