FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC Augsburg secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The hosts struck early when Dimitrios Giannoulis scored in the 6th minute, assisted by Keven Schlotterbeck, setting a tone of efficiency against Leverkusen’s possession dominance. Anton Kade doubled the lead in the 28th minute with an assist from Dimitrios Giannoulis, capitalising on a counter-attack that exposed the visitors’ defence. This result builds on Augsburg’s recent home win against Hamburger SV, showing resilience after losses to TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart.

Leverkusen pushed forward in the second half but failed to convert their chances, with substitutions at half-time and beyond unable to shift the momentum. Augsburg’s defence held firm amid a flurry of yellow cards, including bookings for Noahkai Banks, Anton Kade, Kristijan Jakic and Samuel Essende. The defeat extends Leverkusen’s poor run, following losses to Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München, despite earlier wins against VfL Wolfsburg and Heidenheim.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen controlled 68% of possession compared to FC Augsburg’s 32%, yet the hosts made more of their opportunities with 40 successful dribbles against 31, highlighting their effectiveness on the break. Corners were close at 5-7 in Leverkusen’s favour, but Augsburg’s two assists underlined their clinical finishing, while the visitors recorded none. Both sides picked up yellow cards – four for Augsburg and three for Leverkusen – reflecting a scrappy encounter, with no reds or penalties to alter the flow.

Substitutions saw Augsburg make four changes, including Mert Kömür replacing Fabian Rieder and Mads Pedersen coming on for Dimitrios Giannoulis at 57 minutes, followed by Elvis Rexhbecaj for Alexis Claude-Maurice at 70 minutes and Samuel Essende for Anton Kade at 89 minutes. Leverkusen used all five, starting with Jarell Quansah for Loïc Badé and Christian Kofane for Martin Terrier at 46 minutes, then Nathan Tella for Ibrahim Maza and Eliesse Ben Seghir for Jonas Hofmann at 61 minutes, and Claudio Echeverri for Malik Tillman at 81 minutes, but these failed to spark a comeback.

FC Augsburg took control early with Dimitrios Giannoulis opening the scoring in the 6th minute from Keven Schlotterbeck’s assist, followed by Anton Kade’s goal in the 28th minute assisted by Giannoulis, which proved decisive in building an unassailable lead. Yellow cards disrupted the flow, with Noahkai Banks booked at 10 minutes, Anton Kade at 17 minutes, Kristijan Jakic at 77 minutes and Samuel Essende at 90+3 minutes for Augsburg, while Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba saw yellow at 71 minutes, Nathan Tella at 77 minutes and Jarell Quansah at 78 minutes.

Half-time changes for Leverkusen, with Jarell Quansah replacing Loïc Badé and Christian Kofane coming on for Martin Terrier, aimed to inject energy, but Augsburg’s substitutions like Mert Kömür for Fabian Rieder and Mads Pedersen for Dimitrios Giannoulis at 57 minutes helped maintain their defensive solidity. Later swaps, including Elvis Rexhbecaj for Alexis Claude-Maurice at 70 minutes and Claudio Echeverri for Malik Tillman at 81 minutes, did little to change the game state as Augsburg comfortably saw out the win.

FC Augsburg lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Dimitrios Giannoulis and Anton Kade forming a key attacking partnership that delivered both goals through effective interplay. Keven Schlotterbeck provided solid defensive support with his assist, while substitutions like Mads Pedersen replacing Dimitrios Giannoulis and Samuel Essende coming on for Anton Kade maintained the structure without weakening the backline.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, relying on midfielders like Jonas Hofmann and Malik Tillman for creativity, though they struggled to break down Augsburg’s defence. Substitutions such as Jarell Quansah replacing Loïc Badé and Nathan Tella coming on for Ibrahim Maza aimed to bolster the back and add width, but the team lacked the finishing touch despite dominant possession.

Anton Kade is Bwin’s Man of the Match after a standout performance that included one goal, two key passes and involvement in creating threats, even if he didn’t register assists or big chances created. His 28th-minute strike, assisted by Dimitrios Giannoulis, was pivotal in securing the win, showcasing his composure under pressure before being replaced by Samuel Essende late on.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs TSG Hoffenheim (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Hamburger SV (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs FC Augsburg (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs VfL Wolfsburg (A)
• Win: 6-0 vs Heidenheim (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)

FC Augsburg have just claimed a 2-0 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen, lifting them to 13th place on 13 points and providing a boost after a mixed run that included a loss to TSG Hoffenheim but a prior home victory against Hamburger SV. Their next match is against Eintracht Frankfurt on 2025-12-13 at 14:30, with the opponents sitting seventh on 21 points, offering Augsburg a chance to climb further away from the lower half of the table if they can build on this defensive resilience.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have just suffered a 0-2 defeat to FC Augsburg, leaving them in fourth place on 23 points amid a concerning streak of recent losses to Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München, despite earlier strong wins over VfL Wolfsburg and Heidenheim. Their next fixture is against Newcastle United on 2025-12-10 at 20:00, with the opponents’ position and points yet to be confirmed, presenting an opportunity to regain momentum and solidify their standing in the top spots.

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