Bayer Leverkusen – Augsburg: the race for Champions League football at the BayArena 
Germany’s top flight serves up a huge fixture. The home side take on Augsburg in a match that could shape the season. Fifth place still keeps European hopes alive for the hosts. The visitors sit 10th in the overall standings. The aim is to close the gap on the top four. Kick-off should bring a sharp tactical battle.
Leverkusen’s consistency 
Coach Kasper Hjulmand is in charge of a squad with serious ambition. The win over Dortmund has lifted the mood in the camp. The home side’s run-in looks brutal, with several heavyweight clashes to come. Their unbeaten home streak now stands at nine matches. They have been flying in attack, scoring 14 goals. The back line will need to stay alert to Augsburg’s pace on the break.
Augsburg’s slump 
Augsburg were left frustrated by their recent draw with Hoffenheim. They are now five games without a win. During that miserable spell, Augsburg have shipped 12 goals. Their away record is worrying. The team have lost three of their last five trips. A pride-filled response is badly needed.
Probable line-ups
Bayer Leverkusen : Flekken ; Andrich, Bade, Tapsoba ; Culbreath, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo ; Maza, Tella ; Schick
Augsburg : Dahmen ; Chaves, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger ; Wolf, Fellhauer, Rieder, Giannoulis ; Kade, Claude-Maurice ; Gregoritsch
Football prediction Bayer Leverkusen vs Augsburg
Bayer Leverkusen to win
The hosts’ technical quality should tell from the first whistle. The Champions League pressure should bring the best out of Kasper Hjulmand’s side.
The visitors’ lack of confidence could cost them badly on the pitch. Augsburg’s defence may buckle under the constant pressure.
Leverkusen’s overall control should deliver a routine win for the favourites on Saturday.
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