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

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 fixture brings together a German side entering the competition with a clean slate and an Austrian team that has already shown strong early-season form in Europe. For anyone studying Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats, this matchup offers an intriguing contrast between a proven Bundesliga contender and a Salzburg team that has started the Europa League season efficiently.

In the current Europa League standings for the 2026 season, Bayer Leverkusen are listed in the Play Offs zone, while Red Bull Salzburg sit lower in the ranking table but come in with positive recent form indicators. With both clubs targeting progression from the League Round, the stakes are high: Leverkusen aim to assert home dominance at BayArena, while Salzburg seek to translate their early Europa League momentum into a statement away result.

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 European competition is short but already features a decisive result. The only recorded meeting came in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5 on 26 November 2024 at BayArena in Leverkusen. On that occasion, Bayer Leverkusen, playing at home, produced a commanding 5-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg.

In that 26 November 2024 Champions League fixture, Leverkusen established control early, leading 3-0 at half-time before closing out the match 5-0 over the full 90 minutes. The comprehensive nature of that win underlines how strongly Leverkusen have started this particular head-to-head series, especially in front of their own supporters at BayArena.

With all previous direct meetings concentrated in that single Champions League group-stage contest, the historical context for this Europa League clash is narrow but telling. History points to a clear advantage for Bayer Leverkusen so far, yet Salzburg now have the opportunity to respond in a different competition and attempt to reshape the developing Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats are based solely on their one confirmed European meeting to date.

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 Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League 2026 form is still to be established. Season to date in this competition, Leverkusen have not yet played a match, with no goals scored or conceded and no wins, draws, or losses on record. That leaves their current European profile neutral, making this home fixture against Salzburg a potential tone-setter for their League Stage campaign.

• 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 tangible Europa League 2026 form already on the books. Season to date, they have played 4 matches in the competition, winning 3 and drawing 1, with no defeats. Offensively, Salzburg average 2.0 goals per match (8 scored in total), while conceding 3 across those 4 games, an average of 0.8 against. Three clean sheets underline a solid defensive base, and they have yet to fail to score in this Europa League campaign. Their record also shows they have been effective both at home and away, with 2 home wins and 1 away win complemented by 1 away draw.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current indicators draw a nuanced picture ahead of this Europa League League Stage - 7 encounter. Historically, Bayer Leverkusen hold a clear edge in the direct matchup, having won the only previous meeting 5-0 at BayArena in the 2024 Champions League group phase. That result, combined with the strong goal differential in the head-to-head record, suggests Leverkusen have already demonstrated how dangerous they can be at home against Salzburg.

However, recent Europa League form tilts some momentum toward Red Bull Salzburg. While Leverkusen are yet to play in the 2026 Europa League season and therefore carry no current competition form, Salzburg come into this match unbeaten in 4 games, with 3 wins, a solid scoring rate of 2.0 goals per match, and three clean sheets. Stats suggest a clash between Leverkusen’s established historical dominance in this pairing and Salzburg’s positive current trajectory in the Europa League. The balance of evidence points to a competitive contest in which Leverkusen’s home advantage and past head-to-head success meet Salzburg’s strong season-to-date form.

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