This is going to be a tight game with goals in it but Bayern Munich are expected to win the game. You can also play both teams to score and/or over 2.5.
Match info: German DFB Pokal R16
Venue: Allianz Arena
Date: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
Time: 8:45 pm Nigerian time
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich meet German champions Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening when only one team can progress to the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals.
Bayern will welcome the cup holders to Bavaria with a nine-point gap between them in the league table.
Head-to-head:
- Bayern Munich have won 43 of the last 71 meetings between the two teams.
- Bayer Leverkusen have recorded 15 victories.
- The remaining 13 clashes ended in draws.
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 4 encounters
- The most common result of matches between Bayern and Leverkusen when Bayern Munich are playing at home is 2-1. Six matches have ended with this result.
Form:
- Bayern in the league: W-W-W-W-D
- Bayern in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
- Leverkusen in the League: L-D-W-W-W
- Leverkusen in all competitions: L-D-D-W-D
Team News:
- Aleksandar Pavlovic, Harry Kane, Hiroki Ito, Joao Palhinha, Josip Stanisic, and Serge Gnabry are out of this game for Bayern Munich due to injury.
- Amine Adli, Jonas Hofmann, Martin Terrier, and Victor Okoh Boniface will miss the game for Bayer Leverkusen due to injury.
Player(s) to watch:
- Michael Olise is the player to watch out for Bayern Munich in this game. His ability to operate effectively in multiple positions is a key asset. He’s recognized for his creative flair, particularly in his role as an attacking midfielder or winger. Olise is skilled at finding pockets of space, making him a constant threat in the final third.
- Florian Wirtz is the player to watch out for Bayer Leverkusen in this game. His ability to control the ball, execute dribbles, and deliver precise passes is remarkable. His first touch is often highlighted as being particularly clean and effective. He possesses an outstanding footballing brain with a vision that belies his years. His ability to read the game allows him to create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.