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Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Stats: Head-to-head Record

Bayer Leverkusen host Red Bull Salzburg at BayArena in Leverkusen on 21 January 2027, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7. This group-phase style league round places both clubs in a broader European context, where every point can be decisive for progression to the play-offs. With Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats offering only a small but telling sample, this fixture serves as an early benchmark in the 2026 Europa League campaign.

In the current Europa League standings, Bayer Leverkusen are listed in the play-off positions, while Red Bull Salzburg sit lower in the table despite showing strong form indications. Both sides enter this league round with zero matches played in the competition so far this season, meaning the stakes are clear: a winning start could shape the trajectory of their League Round ambitions and add another important chapter to the Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats profile.

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 currently consists of a single UEFA Champions League encounter. On 26 November 2024, the sides met at BayArena in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5. Bayer Leverkusen, playing at home, delivered a dominant performance, winning 5-0 against Red Bull Salzburg.

That match on 26 November 2024 was effectively decided by half-time, with Bayer Leverkusen taking a 3-0 lead into the break before extending their advantage in the second half. The fixture was completed in regular time, with no need for extra time or penalties, and it firmly established the early competitive pattern between these two clubs at European level.

With only this single UEFA Champions League meeting on record, the historical sample remains small, but it still shapes the current Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline. As they now meet in the UEFA Europa League, both teams will be aware of that 5-0 result at BayArena, which provides a psychological and tactical reference point heading into the 2027 clash.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based on one completed competitive match between the clubs.

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 the competition. Their season-to-date record in Europa League fixtures stands at zero games played, with no wins, draws, or losses, and no goals scored or conceded. As a result, there are no clear attacking or defensive trends from this specific tournament campaign yet, and their approach to this match will effectively open their statistical profile in the 2026 Europa League.

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

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

Red Bull Salzburg arrive with an active statistical footprint in the 2026 UEFA Europa League. Season to date, they have played 4 matches in the competition, winning 3 and drawing 1, with no defeats. They have scored 8 goals (an average of 2.0 per match) and conceded 3 (0.8 per match), combining solid attacking output with generally resilient defending. Their goals scored are concentrated between the 46th and 90th minutes, indicating a strong second-half profile, while conceding has been spread across early and late phases of matches. Three clean sheets in four games underline their defensive organisation, and they have yet to fail to score in this Europa League campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Bayer Leverkusen hold the clear edge in this matchup, with a 5-0 home victory in their only previous competitive meeting on 26 November 2024 in the UEFA Champions League. That result gives Leverkusen a commanding advantage in goals scored and establishes BayArena as a difficult venue for Red Bull Salzburg in this head-to-head. However, the current Europa League season context adds nuance: Bayer Leverkusen enter this League Stage fixture without prior 2026 Europa League minutes, while Red Bull Salzburg bring strong season-to-date form, unbeaten in four matches with a balanced profile of efficient attack and disciplined defence. Taken together, the head-to-head history points towards Bayer Leverkusen’s historical dominance at home, while recent Europa League form suggests Red Bull Salzburg have the momentum and match sharpness to challenge that narrative in the upcoming clash.

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

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