Expected goals
RB Leipzig surpasses FC Augsburg 5-2 in an inspired afternoon at the Red Bull Arena
Home team imposes offensive strength in the ninth round of the Bundesliga and extends the visitors' negative streak
RB Leipzig achieved a resounding victory over FC Augsburg 5-2 on Saturday, at the Red Bull Arena, in a match valid for the ninth round of the Bundesliga. The expressive triumph in front of their crowd consolidated the home team's game volume and further complicated the opponent's moment in the national championship.
Incidents
Match Recap
Playing in their domain, the RB Leipzig team took control of the actions from the first minutes and built a comfortable advantage on the scoreboard. The home team knew how to exploit the spaces left by the opposing defense to score five times throughout the ninety minutes. Although FC Augsburg managed to score on two occasions, the superiority of the hosts prevailed throughout the match, guaranteeing an elastic and uncontested score.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
RB Leipzig
FC Augsburg
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
RB Leipzig
Brajan Gruda
M · #10
Rating: 9.00
Match Highlights
The positive result gains important weight for the RB Leipzig group, which had been oscillating in the season and accumulated two wins and three losses in the previous five matches. The consistent offensive performance served to recover the squad's confidence after the setback suffered in the most recent round. The finishing power demonstrated on the field was the great differential to nullify any pressure mounted by the visitors.
What the Numbers Say
On the other hand, FC Augsburg continues to face great difficulties in establishing itself and finding its way back to good results in the Bundesliga. With the defeat suffered away from home, the club extends its recent moment of instability, totaling two draws and three defeats in its last five official matches. The defensive fragility once again cost dearly away from its stadium, highlighting the need for quick adjustments for the rest of the season.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
RB Leipzig
Manager: Martín Demichelis
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
FC Augsburg
Manager: Manuel Baum
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Brajan Gruda
RB Leipzig
Referee
Daniel Schlager
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field after the break in the national calendar for the dispute of the tenth round of the Bundesliga. RB Leipzig will play away from home against 1. FC Union Berlin on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the An der alten Försterei stadium. Meanwhile, FC Augsburg will have the opportunity to seek recovery in front of its crowd when it hosts 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the WWK ARENA.



