
RB Leipzig
FC AugsburgHow did the teams perform?
RB Leipzig
FC Augsburg
Match Stats


Lineup
RB Leipzig
FC Augsburg

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 24 | 88-23 | 65 | 63 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | 51-25 | 26 | 52 |
| 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 24 | 49-31 | 18 | 46 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | 48-32 | 16 | 46 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 24 | 46-33 | 13 | 44 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 23 | 44-29 | 15 | 40 |
| 7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | 48-49 | -1 | 34 |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 24 | 34-39 | -5 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 24 | 30-41 | -11 | 31 |
| 10 | Union Berlin | 24 | 29-38 | -9 | 28 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 23 | 26-34 | -8 | 26 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 24 | 27-39 | -12 | 25 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 24 | 33-41 | -8 | 24 |
| 14 | FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | 27-39 | -12 | 23 |
| 15 | FC St. Pauli | 24 | 23-40 | -17 | 23 |
| 16 | Werder Bremen | 24 | 25-44 | -19 | 22 |
| 17 | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | 33-53 | -20 | 20 |
| 18 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | 22-53 | -31 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
RB Leipzig secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg at the Red Bull Arena, thanks to a late own goal.
RB Leipzig snatched a hard-fought 2-1 Bundesliga victory against FC Augsburg at the Red Bull Arena. A late own goal settled an engrossing contest, leaving the home crowd relieved.
The hosts aimed to solidify their top-five standing in the league. Augsburg, sitting in ninth, arrived with confidence, seeking to climb further up the table after a solid run of form. This made for a fiercely contested encounter.
The match began with early tension. In the 23rd minute, FC Augsburg had a golden opportunity to take the lead. However, K. Schlotterbeck failed to convert a penalty, striking his effort wide of the target.
Augsburg soon made amends for the missed chance. Robin Fellhauer broke the deadlock in the 39th minute. He guided Fabian Rieder’s precise pass past Maarten Vandevoordt, giving the visitors a surprising advantage.
Leipzig pushed for an immediate response. Despite their efforts, they struggled to find a clear path to goal before the interval. Augsburg’s defense remained resolute, frustrating the home side.
Augsburg held a narrow 1-0 lead at the break after a disciplined first half. Leipzig needed to find more attacking spark to break down their stubborn opponents. A tactical shift was clearly required for the second half.
The home side emerged with renewed intent after the restart. Coach Marco Rose made changes to inject more urgency into Leipzig’s play. This increased pressure on Augsburg’s backline.
Leipzig’s persistence finally paid off in the 76th minute. Yan Diomande leveled the score with a clinical finish. He connected with a well-placed pass from C. Harder, sending the Red Bull Arena into raptures.
The game intensified in the final quarter. Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks received a yellow card for tripping in the 62nd minute. Dimitrios Giannoulis followed with another booking in the 78th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct, highlighting the growing tension.
Just as a draw seemed likely, Leipzig found their winner in stoppage time. In the 90+2 minute, Augsburg defender Arthur Chaves unfortunately put the ball into his own net. This dramatic own goal snatched victory for the home team.
RB Leipzig controlled possession with 63% of the ball. They registered 17 total shots, with 8 on target, compared to Augsburg’s 14 total shots and 5 on target. Augsburg, however, recorded a higher Expected Goals (xG) tally of 2.46 against Leipzig’s 2.26, indicating their chances were of higher quality. Finn Dahmen, Augsburg’s goalkeeper, made 7 crucial saves.
This vital win moves RB Leipzig to 44 points and consolidates their fifth-place standing in the Bundesliga. Augsburg, despite a valiant effort and a strong performance, were left to ponder what might have been, remaining in ninth position.















