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Kasper Hjulmand
Kasper HjulmandManager
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Season Report & Analysis

Bayer 04 Leverkusen - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 6th position with 39 points from 29 matches. The team represents Germany in this competition.

The team's record of 12 wins from 29 matches represents a strong 54.5% win rate, showing consistent competitive performance. With 43 goals scored and 28 goals conceded, the team achieved a +15 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.48 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 29 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen sits in position #6 with 39 points from 29 matches played this season.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #6 with 39 points from 29 matches, achieving a record of 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. The team averages 1.48 goals per game with a 54.5% win rate.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a goal difference of +15, having scored 43 goals and conceded 28 goals.Patrik Schick tops the scoring charts with 6 goals. Aleix García Serrano leads in assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Bayer 04 Leverkusen has earned 22 home pointscompared to 17 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.5% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 48.3% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint Germain, ending 2-7 with 9 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Bayer 04 Leverkusen defeated Heidenheim 6-0 with a 6-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Bayer 04 Leverkusen's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Germany, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 6 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for Bayer 04 Leverkusen's squad.

Summary

Patrik Schick leads Bayer 04 Leverkusen's scoring charts with 6 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Aleix García Serrano has provided the most assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Bayer 04 Leverkusen, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has earned 22 points at home and 17 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

+29.4%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

2.00Home
1.55Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Bayer 04 Leverkusen's home advantage is 0.45 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 2.00 points at home compared to 1.55 points away.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has accumulated 22 points at home from 11 matches (7W 1D 3L) and 17 points away from 11 matches (5W 2D 4L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 22 home points and 17 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 1.5 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

3.40

Across 29 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.48

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
3 matches (10.3%)
2-3 goals
14 matches (48.3%)
4-5 goals
8 matches (27.6%)
6+ goals
4 matches (13.8%)

Summary

Across 29 completed matches for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the team's matches average 3.40 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 14 matches (48.3% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 10.3% of matches (3 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 12 times (41.4% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.48 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen scores 1.48 goals per game while conceding 0.97. Overall points efficiency: 1.34 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

1.48

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

0.97

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.34

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Bayer 04 Leverkusen converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.48 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 0.97 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Bayer 04 Leverkusen leads in points efficiency with 1.34 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's goal difference of +15 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has received 30 cards this season (25 yellow, 3 red) from 102 fouls.

Yellow Cards

250.86 per match

Red Cards

30.10 per match

Total Cards

301.03 per match

Total Fouls

1023.52 per match

Cards per Foul

0.294High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 30 total cards issued across 29 matches, with 25 yellow cards and 3 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.03 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 83.3% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.86 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 10.0% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.10 red cards per match. The team recorded 102 total fouls, averaging 3.52 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Bayer 04 Leverkusen reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Bayer 04 Leverkusen's current position (#6), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Bayer 04 Leverkusen's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A European qualification battle sees Bayer 04 Leverkusen (6th, 39 pts) visit SC Freiburg (8th, 30 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 9 points, making this a must-win for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

A European qualification battle sees Bayer 04 Leverkusen (6th, 39 pts) host RB Leipzig (5th, 41 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 2 points, making this a must-win for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

A European qualification battle sees Bayer 04 Leverkusen (6th, 39 pts) visit VfB Stuttgart (4th, 42 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 3 points, making this a must-win for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Winter 2026 window: 4 incoming, 3 outgoing. Net buyer this window.

Incoming
4
Outgoing
3
Spent
€57,000,000
Recouped
€3,500,000

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a [Net buyer] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €57,000,000 and recouped €3,500,000, for a net of -€53,500,000. Incoming moves: 4, outgoing moves: 3.

Issa Traoré
Issa Traoré
Jan 01, 2026
Free
DjolibaDjoliba
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen
Ezequiel Fernández
€25,000,000
Al-QadsiahAl-Qadsiah
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Aug 31, 2025
€32,000,000
MonacoMonaco
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen
Lucas Vázquez
Lucas Vázquez
Aug 26, 2025
Free
Real MadridReal Madrid
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen

Compare Bayer 04 Leverkusen's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
43€57,000,000€3,500,000-€53,500,000
FC Bayern München
12€16,500,000€19,000,000+€2,500,000
Borussia Dortmund
31€42,500,000€4,000,000-€38,500,000
TSG Hoffenheim
14€5,000,000€750,000-€4,250,000
VfB Stuttgart
31€18,000,000€75,000,000+€57,000,000
RB Leipzig
16€24,000,000€75,300,000+€51,300,000
Eintracht Frankfurt
23€14,500,000€500,000-€14,000,000
SC Freiburg
02€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
FC Union Berlin
03€0€0€0
FC Augsburg
34€9,500,000€200,000-€9,300,000
Hamburger SV
42€300,000€0-€300,000
FC Köln
16€2,000,000€0-€2,000,000
FSV Mainz 05
20€3,500,000€0-€3,500,000
Borussia Mönchengladbach
22€4,000,000€8,000,000+€4,000,000
VfL Wolfsburg
63€9,000,000€14,000,000+€5,000,000
Werder Bremen
72€0€0€0
St. Pauli
11€4,000,000€0-€4,000,000
Heidenheim
13€0€9,000,000+€9,000,000
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€60,500,000
Net-€53,500,000
FC Bayern München
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€35,500,000
Net+€2,500,000
Borussia Dortmund
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,500,000
Net-€38,500,000
TSG Hoffenheim
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,750,000
Net-€4,250,000
VfB Stuttgart
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€93,000,000
Net+€57,000,000
RB Leipzig
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€99,300,000
Net+€51,300,000
Eintracht Frankfurt
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€15,000,000
Net-€14,000,000
SC Freiburg
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
FC Union Berlin
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
FC Augsburg
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,700,000
Net-€9,300,000
Hamburger SV
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€300,000
Net-€300,000
FC Köln
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net-€2,000,000
FSV Mainz 05
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,500,000
Net-€3,500,000
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€12,000,000
Net+€4,000,000
VfL Wolfsburg
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€23,000,000
Net+€5,000,000
Werder Bremen
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
St. Pauli
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,000,000
Net-€4,000,000
Heidenheim
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,000,000
Net+€9,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Nick Woltemade
Nick WoltemadeVfB StuttgartNewcastle United
€75,000,000
Xavi Simons
Xavi SimonsRB LeipzigTottenham Hotspur
€65,000,000
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben SeghirMonacoBayer 04 Leverkusen
€32,000,000
Ezequiel Fernández
Ezequiel FernándezAl-QadsiahBayer 04 Leverkusen
€25,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Fábio Silva
Fábio SilvaWolverhampton WanderersBorussia Dortmund
€22,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Bayer 04 Leverkusen (€57,000,000 outlay), while RB Leipzig leads receipts at €75,300,000. Net leaders are topped by VfB Stuttgart (+€57,000,000), with the largest deficit at Bayer 04 Leverkusen (-€53,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Nick Woltemade for €75,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how Bayer 04 Leverkusen's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares Bayer 04 Leverkusen's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Bayer 04 Leverkusen's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's top scorer Patrik Schick ranks 10th in the competition with 6 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's top playmaker Aleix García Serrano ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 4 assists, providing valuable creativity to Bayer 04 Leverkusen's attack.

In player ratings, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's highest-rated player Janis Blaswich ranks 7th in the competition with a 7.5 rating, showing strong individual performances.

Common questions about Bayer 04 Leverkusen's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's current position?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is currently in position #6 with 39 points from 29 matches.

Who is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's top scorer?

Patrik Schick leads Bayer 04 Leverkusen with 6 goals this season.

How has Bayer 04 Leverkusen performed at home vs away?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has earned 22 points at home and 17 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's goal difference?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a goal difference of +15, having scored 43 goals and conceded 28 goals.

How many clean sheets has Bayer 04 Leverkusen kept?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has kept 9 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.31 clean sheets per game.

What is Bayer 04 Leverkusen's win rate?

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a win rate of 54.5%, with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.