RB LeipzigBayer Leverkusen

Leipzig awaits the autumn finale with a flawless home record (6/6 wins, goal difference 18-3), while the visiting Leverkusen is much more erratic away: they score 2 goals per match, but concede an average of 2.2 (goal difference 12-13 from six Bundesliga trips).

The absentees somewhat alter the picture: for Leipzig, Diomandé (AFCON) and Nusa (injured) lower the dynamics on the wings, but one of the league's best defenses remains almost complete. For Leverkusen, Tapsoba and Maza are also at the continental tournament, with Quansah suspended; thus, the central defense weakens on paper, while Schick and Poku remain on the attack. The stakes are high from a standings perspective: both teams are fighting for a Champions League spot, and Leipzig hasn't given up on chasing Bayern. Due to high motivation and both teams' attacking styles, we expect a lively, fast-paced match, but home stability and the away team's more porous defense suggest a Leipzig dominance. The main uncertainty factor is the unpredictable pairings in the defense due to many international absences.