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 set for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7. This fixture comes in the middle of the league round phase, where every point is crucial for positioning ahead of the play-off picture. Leverkusen enter this stage ranked 18th in the Europa League standings table, earmarked for the Play Offs zone, while Salzburg sit 30th, also in the League Round group.

With both clubs aiming to secure a strong platform in the Europa League League Stage, the stakes are clear: Leverkusen need to assert their home strength at BayArena, while Salzburg look to translate their early-season momentum into a statement result away from home. For fans and analysts alike, this clash provides a valuable opportunity to revisit Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats and understand how their previous European meeting shapes expectations for this encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg have met once in recent 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 currently built around a single, but highly instructive, encounter. On 26 November 2024, the sides met at BayArena in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen, playing at home, defeated Red Bull Salzburg 5-0 after leading 3-0 at half-time. The fixture was overseen by referee M. Balakin and completed in regular time over 90 minutes.

That Champions League meeting underlined Leverkusen’s capacity to dominate Salzburg on German soil, both in terms of scoreline and control across both halves. A 3-0 advantage at the interval followed by two further goals after the break highlighted a clear separation on the night in attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. For Salzburg, that game serves as a clear benchmark for the improvements required when returning to BayArena in European competition.

With the upcoming clash now shifting to the UEFA Europa League context, the rivalry remains in its early stages, but the available history already offers a sharp contrast: Leverkusen have a convincing home win in their pocket, while Salzburg will be keen to show that the previous 5-0 result was an outlier rather than a long-term pattern. As more fixtures are added to the Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg timeline, this Europa League meeting could significantly redefine the narrative between the two clubs.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats from competitive meetings point to a clear, if still limited, advantage for the German side.

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 performance in the 2026 season is yet to be written. They have not played a match in the current Europa League campaign so far, with zero fixtures recorded home or away. As a result, there are no goals scored or conceded and no form pattern established in this specific competition. The upcoming home match against Salzburg will therefore serve as an initial indicator of Leverkusen’s level in this Europa League season, especially in terms of attacking sharpness and defensive organisation.

• 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 meaningful body of work already in the 2026 Europa League season. Across 4 matches played (2 at home and 2 away), Salzburg remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw. They have scored 8 goals in total, averaging 2.0 goals per match both home and away, while conceding only 3 goals overall. Defensively, Salzburg have kept 3 clean sheets, highlighting a robust structure, particularly at home where they have yet to concede. Away from home, they have still maintained an undefeated record, combining one win and one draw, and continuing to find the net consistently.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Bayer Leverkusen vs Red Bull Salzburg stats paint a nuanced picture. Historically, the only direct meeting between the sides ended in a dominant 5-0 home victory for Leverkusen in the Champions League, with the German club clearly superior on that occasion at BayArena. From a pure head-to-head standpoint, Leverkusen hold all the leverage: one match, one win, five goals scored, none conceded, and a perfect record at home.

However, when shifting focus to the 2026 Europa League season, Salzburg bring the stronger recent competitive profile into this fixture. They are unbeaten in four Europa League matches, with a strong scoring rate of 2.0 goals per game and three clean sheets, while Leverkusen are yet to play in this edition of the competition and therefore have no current-season form to reference in Europa League play. The match thus sets up as a clash between Leverkusen’s historical dominance in the direct fixture at BayArena and Salzburg’s positive, unbeaten Europa League campaign to date. The balance of trends suggests a contest where Leverkusen’s home pedigree and prior head-to-head success meet Salzburg’s strong current form, making this Europa League League Stage encounter one of the more intriguing tactical battles on the card.

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