Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Bayern Munich are expected to emerge victorious and extend their lead at the top of the standings. You can add goal-goal to your slip.

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen

Date: Saturday, 15^th February 2025

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

In what could be the Bundesliga title race's defining match, champions Bayer Leverkusen will host leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday at BayArena.

Leverkusen were held to a 0-0 draw by Wolfsburg on February 8 and are second with 46 points, while the Bavarians moved eight points ahead of their hosts following their 3-0 victory against Werder Bremen on February 7.

Head-to-head:

• Bayer Leverkusen have won 10 of the last 49 meetings between the two teams.
• Bayern Munich recorded 28 victories.
• The remaining 11 clashes ended in draws.
• Leverkusen are enjoying a five-match unbeaten run against Bayern for the very first time
• Bayern have scored the most number of goals in the Bundesliga this season (65)
• Leverkusen have scored 30 goals in the first half, the most by any team
• The last time Bayern won at the BayArena was in 2021.
• 9 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 10 goals.

Form:

• Bayern Munich in the League: W-W-D-W-D
• Bayern Munich in all competitions: D-W-W-W-D
• Bayer Leverkusen in the League: W-W-W-W-W
• Bayer Leverkusen in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Bayer Leverkusen will miss Martin Terrier and Jeanuël Belocian.
• Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are doubtful of the availability of Daniel Peretz, Alphonso Davies, and Joao Palhina.

Player(s) to watch:

• Victor Boniface possesses ultimate aerial prowess and is known for his heroics up front. Boniface has been consistently dropping in impactful performances for Leverkusen and has found the back of the net nine times this season, including two goals in the last three games. He is a dynamic forward who is known for his goal-scoring instincts and movements off the ball.
• Harry Kane has been operating at an exceptional level this season and has put together a series of effective performances. Kane has been scoring goals for fun this season and has been the driving force behind Bayern’s resurgence. The England international has netted 29 goals this season, including seven goals in the last five goals. Moreover, the 31-year-old is the prime candidate to lift the European Golden Boot this season.