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Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

Bayer Leverkusen host Red Bull Salzburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen on 21 January 2027, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7. This is a key fixture in the league round of the 2026 Europa League season, with both clubs looking to position themselves strongly for the Play Offs phase. Current standings list Bayer Leverkusen in 18th place in the league round zone described as a Play Offs position, while Red Bull Salzburg sit 30th, underlining how tightly packed this stage can be.

With the group-style league round still taking shape, this match carries significant weight for both sides’ progression hopes. Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats from previous European meetings suggest an intriguing tactical battle, and the BayArena setting adds another layer of importance as Leverkusen seek to assert home advantage in a high-stakes European night.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but clear head-to-head history between Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg in European competition.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Bayer Leverkusen wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Red Bull Salzburg wins: 0

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Timeline & Historical Context

The Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline in major European competition begins with their UEFA Champions League clash on 26 November 2024. Played at the BayArena in the League Stage - 5 of the 2024 Champions League season, that match set an early benchmark for this pairing at the highest continental level.

On 26 November 2024, Bayer Leverkusen faced Red Bull Salzburg at home in the Champions League League Stage - 5. Leverkusen led 3-0 at half-time and went on to win 5-0 after 90 minutes. The fixture was completed in regular time, with no extra time or penalties required. That emphatic scoreline at the BayArena is currently the only competitive meeting on record between the two clubs.

With just this single Champions League encounter in the archive, the historical context is narrow but decisive: Bayer Leverkusen hold a dominant early edge in this emerging European matchup. As they meet again in the Europa League, both sides will be aware of that 5-0 reference point, even as the competition, season, and circumstances differ.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats point to a one-sided early record, though based on only one previous contest.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Bayer Leverkusen 5 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg
  • Average Goals per Match: Bayer Leverkusen 5.00 vs Red Bull Salzburg 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At BayArena: 1 match played here — Bayer Leverkusen won 1 (as home side), Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 26 November 2024: Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 Red Bull Salzburg (Half-time: 3-0) – UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 5

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Bayer Leverkusen Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date, Bayer Leverkusen are yet to play a match in this competition. They have no games played so far in the league round, with no wins, draws, or losses recorded and no goals scored or conceded. As a result, their Europa League form profile for this season is still completely open, and this home fixture against Red Bull Salzburg will be their first opportunity to establish a statistical footprint in the campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (Europa League season to date)

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

Red Bull Salzburg arrive with a clearly positive Europa League season-to-date record. Across 4 matches in the 2026 Europa League league round, they are unbeaten, with 3 wins and 1 draw. They have scored 8 goals (2.0 per match on average) and conceded only 3, combining strong attacking output with generally solid defensive work. At home they have been particularly secure, scoring 4 and conceding none, while away they have added 4 goals and conceded 3. Three clean sheets and no matches without scoring underline a balanced and effective start to their continental campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (Europa League season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical head-to-head picture between Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg is built on a single, decisive Champions League meeting at the BayArena, where Leverkusen won 5-0 on 26 November 2024. That result gives the German side a clear early edge in direct encounters and a significant goal differential in the matchup. However, the broader 2026 Europa League context shifts some of the statistical emphasis toward Salzburg, who come into this fixture unbeaten in the league round, with 3 wins, 1 draw, 8 goals scored, and only 3 conceded, plus three clean sheets.

Leverkusen, starting their Europa League campaign in this league stage, will look to draw on their previous dominant home performance against Salzburg, while the Austrian side will lean on their strong current European form to close the historical gap. Overall, the trends point to a contest between Leverkusen’s proven head-to-head superiority at the BayArena and Salzburg’s more recent Europa League momentum, setting up a compelling statistical backdrop for this clash.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.

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