Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig in a clash between two clubs adjusting to new coaches. Leverkusen finished sixth last season and are rebuilding under Carles Martínez, while third-placed Leipzig adapt to Martín Demichelis. Both want an early statement in the race for Champions League places. Leverkusen's form has been mixed: a 2-3 loss at Elversberg followed by a 4-0 win over Union Berlin. Patrik Schick leads the attack, with Ibrahim Maza impressing alongside new arrival Miguel Gutiérrez. Leipzig have been just as erratic, thrashing Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 before losing 1-3 at Werder Bremen. Returning striker Christopher Nkunku and winger Antonio Nusa are the men to watch. History leans slightly toward the visitors, who have won 8 of the last 19 meetings to Leverkusen's 6, though the hosts have taken four of the last six head-to-head clashes and scored at least twice in each. Expect an open, entertaining game with goals at both ends. Our prediction: 2-2