Augsburg - Bayer Leverkusen

Can Augsburg sustain their momentum as they host Bayer Leverkusen at the WWK Arena on 12 September 2026 for matchday 3 of the Bundesliga? The hosts enter this encounter in fine form, having secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt. With Anton Kade sidelined due to injury, the expected XI relies on Michael Gregoritsch to lead the line, supported by a midfield anchored by Han-Noah Massengo and Fabian Rieder. The defensive unit, featuring Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Chrislain Matsima, will be tested by a Leverkusen side looking to find consistency after a mixed start to their campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen arrive following a dominant 4-0 win over Union Berlin, a result that followed a surprising 3-2 defeat to Elversberg. Patrik Schick is expected to spearhead the attack, with Malik Tillman and Ibrahim Maza tasked with controlling the tempo. These sides last met on 18 April 2026, where Augsburg claimed a 2-1 victory. Both teams have shown an ability to score freely in recent weeks, setting the stage for a tactical battle in the centre of the park as they look to establish their authority early in the season.