The Matchday 22 Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich will take place on February 15 at the BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso's side shared the spoils with Wolfsburg in a goalless draw in their last outing. Notably, Bayer matched the Bundesliga record for the longest unbeaten away streak, now at 27 matches (20 wins, 7 draws). However, the team failed to score for the first time in 12 league games. In the standings, Bayer remains Bayern's closest chaser, but the gap to the Munich side has widened to 8 points.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Bayer's last 7 league matches.
- The team has a six-game winning streak at home in this tournament.
- In their last five home Bundesliga games, Leverkusen has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3)
Lukáš Hrádecký – Piero Hincapié, Mario Hermoso, Jonathan Tah – Arthur, Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich, Nordi Mukiele – Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, Aleix García.
Bayern Munich
The Munich side had no trouble in their last match, thrashing Werder Bremen 3-0 at home. Vincent Kompany's men secured their seventh consecutive league victory. It is also worth mentioning that the team achieved their ninth comprehensive win in the current Bundesliga campaign. Bayern has already scored 65 goals – the most in the tournament. Additionally, they boast the best defensive record, conceding only 19 goals.
- The team has scored at least two goals in their last five Bundesliga matches.
- Bayern has opened the scoring in 18 matches this season.
- Away from home, Bayern is unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 league games (7 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, Sacha Boey, Raphaël Guerreiro – Alexander Pavlovic, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich – Harry Kane.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 10 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 30%.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich: Match Prediction
No one expects a dull game from this fixture. This rivalry has always been intense, but it has now reached a new level. Last season, Leverkusen ended Bayern's dominance, and now Bayer has, perhaps, their last chance to prevent Bayern from clinching the title. Therefore, sitting back in defense is not an option for the hosts.
Xabi Alonso's men display excellent attacking play at home: the club has scored at least two goals in 16 of their last 18 Bundesliga matches. However, Leverkusen's defense is not as reliable as before. In the current championship, Bayer has only 4 clean sheets, and at home, they have conceded in 11 of their last 13 matches in this tournament.
Bayern is the only team to have scored in every Bundesliga 2024/25 game. Despite having the best defensive record, the Munich side has failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 21 away league matches. They regularly concede goals in Leverkusen, but Bayern also finds the back of the net with ease. In fact, both teams have scored in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters at Bayer's ground in the Bundesliga.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes