Leverkusen Host Leipzig at BayArena as Both Clubs Seek Consistency

The match will help decide which side can turn erratic early-season results into sustained momentum.

Overview

Leverkusen welcome RB Leipzig to the BayArena with both teams showing large swings in form so far this campaign.
Leverkusen arrive off a Europa League win and coach Carles Martinez says the squad are "pulling in the same direction" and full of confidence.
Leipzig responded to heavy defeats with a 5-0 league victory that highlighted their attacking threat but their performances remain unpredictable.
Both squads are weakened by absences: Leverkusen lack Montrell Culbreath, Kennet Eichhorn, Guéla Doué and Nathan Tella while Leipzig are missing Rocco Reitz, Viggo Gebel, Assan Ouédraogo, Christoph Baumgartner and recent signing Marc Guiu is injured.
Key players to watch are Patrik Schick, who has scored on each of Leverkusen’s early matchdays, and Antonio Nusa, who has been involved in multiple goals for Leipzig and starred in their 5-0 win.