FC Augsburg vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen had a hot start but is in a slump, on a 1-4-1 run surrendering 12 goals. They dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Mainz the last game, the second-worst team in the league, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen conceding two goals in the waning minutes of the match. They have to head out on the road where they've lost five in a row getting outscored 10-5 by the home teams. FC Augsburg is home coming off a 3-1 win over the Würzburger Kickers. They've won two of their last three home games, including a 2-1 win over ninth-ranked Union Berlin, and need to keep picking up points to avoid slipping into a relegation battle. That shouldn't be the case with games against bottom-feeders Mainz 05 and Hertha BSC on deck. But a strong showing at home will help them even further, so back the motivated home team. Play FC Augsburg on the moneyline.