Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

Leverkusen are back in their beast mode and they have maintained a 100% winning streak in their last five matches. Leverkusen could nick this one. You can add over 2.5 and/or goal-goal to your ticket.

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund

Date: Friday, 10^th January 2025

Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time

In the first Bundesliga game since the end of the league's winter break, Borussia Dortmund will welcome champions Bayer Leverkusen to Signal Iduna Park on Friday.

The Black and Yellows are sixth in the table with 25 points from 15 games. In their last game before the break, they beat Wolfsburg 3-1 on December 22. Leverkusen are in second place with 32 points and are just four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Head-to-head:

• Borussia Dortmund have won 46 of the last 106 meetings between the two teams.
• Bayer Leverkusen have recorded 33 victories.
• The remaining 27 ended in draws.
• Home and away ended 1-1 last season.
• Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 4 meetings against Leverkusen.
• 7 of their last 9 encounters produced goal-goal.
• 9 of their last 10 clashes produced at least 2 goals.
• Leverkusen have won just 1 of their last 5 visits to Signal Iduna Park.

Form:

• Dortmund in the league: W-D-D-D-W
• Dortmund in all competitions: D-D-L-D-W
• Leverkusen in the League: W-W-W-W-W
• Leverkusen in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Borussia Dortmund will be without Niklas Sule and Pascal Grob for the upcoming fixture. The latter picked up a red card in the previous clash and is set to miss the upcoming game.
• Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, will most likely miss Jeanuel Belocian's presence in the upcoming encounter, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface is a doubt.

Player(s) to watch:

• Gregor Kobel, the 27-year-old Swiss goalkeeper from Zurich, began his professional career with TSG Hoffenheim before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2021. Since then, he has made 96 appearances for the club, establishing himself as a reliable presence between the posts. Kobel has also represented the Switzerland national team, though often as a backup option. However, his potential and performances for Dortmund suggest he could step up as a key figure for his country in the future. At Dortmund, Kobel played a pivotal role in their impressive 2023-24 UEFA Champions League campaign, where the team reached the final but fell short against Real Madrid. His experience and consistency remain crucial for Dortmund as they aim to secure success in both domestic and European competitions.
• Alejandro Grimaldo, the 29-year-old Spanish left-wing back, has been a pivotal figure in modern football. After rising through Barcelona’s reserve team and shining at Benfica, where he made 197 appearances and scored 19 goals, he joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023. Grimaldo became instrumental under Xabi Alonso, contributing significantly to Leverkusen’s remarkable 2024 treble-winning campaign, clinching the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and DFL Supercup titles. Grimaldo also showcased his brilliance on the international stage, helping Spain secure the UEFA Euro 2024 title. The year 2024 has been a career-defining one for Grimaldo, and as he enters the new year, his focus remains on maintaining this exemplary form for both club and country, solidifying his status as one of the world’s finest left-wing backs.