Bayern Munich Goes Head-to-Head with Bayer Leverkusen: Insight, Forecasts, and Top Wagers
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On Saturday, Bayern Munich take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. With six straight wins under their belt, Die Roten under new coach Vincent Kompany have been scoring goals galore, notching a whopping 29 in their victories. Leverkusen, on the other hand, have lost just once this season but are unbeaten in their last three matches against Bayern, with two wins.
The Bayern Blitzkrieg
Under Kompany, Bayern have been nothing short of sensational. After a 3-2 win at Wolfsburg and a 2-0 home victory against Freiburg, they've been scoring at a remarkable rate. A 6-1 victory at Holstein Kiel saw Harry Kane bag a hat-trick. He one-upped that performance with four goals in a 9-2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Last weekend, Bayern trounced Werder Bremen 5-0, with Neuer between the sticks, demonstrating their dominance with a 3.02 xG and 25 shots, while Bremen failed to register a shot on target.
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Bayern Team News
With Neuer available again following his injury against Dinamo Zagreb, Sven Ulreich will likely find himself on the bench. Inuries have kept Stanišić, Boey, and Ito out of action for the Bavarians. Pavlović and Kimmich should continue their partnership in midfield, with Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry lining up on the wings.
Bayern's Drive
Saturday's match offers Bayern an excellent opportunity to widen their lead over Leverkusen to six points after just five rounds. The team will also be eager to avenge their 3-0 defeat suffered against Alonso's team back in February. Expect an aggressive and attack-minded approach from the hosts.
Leverkusen's Form
Leverkusen had a fantastic Bundesliga campaign last season, going unbeaten to claim the title. Their Europa League final loss to Olympique Marseille was a tough pill to swallow, but they bounced back by winning the DFB Pokal final three days later, securing a domestic double. This season started with a penalty shootout victory in the German Super Cup after a 2-2 draw against Stuttgart.
In the Bundesliga, Leverkusen have won three of their four matches, with only a shock 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig. Despite outshooting Leipzig 26-8, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. However, they rebounded with a 4-1 win at Hoffenheim and a 4-0 victory at Feyenoord in the Champions League. Last Sunday, a 93rd-minute winner was all that separated Leverkusen and Wolfsburg, with the final scoreline ending 4-3.
Leverkusen Team News
Alonso is expected to make a few changes to his lineup. Hincapie is supposed to return to the back three, Frimpong will start at right wingback, and Palacios should feature in midfield. Boniface, fresh off his match-winning performance against Wolfsburg, is likely to replace Schick in the starting XI.
Leverkusen's Aspiration
Leverkusen will aim to impose themselves against Bayern, looking to dominate possession while controlling space defensively. A draw would be considered a respectable result, but Alonso will be aiming for all three points.
Key Stats
Bayern have won 21 of their last 27 home matches against Leverkusen. With six consecutive wins this season, Bayern Munich have scored 29 goals. Leverkusen have seen over 2.5 goals in 14 of their last 15 matches against Bayern. Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three matches against Bayern.
Verdict
This promises to be an engaging and entertaining encounter. Both sides are likely to score, but it's challenging to pinpoint a clear winner. A draw offers great value, especially considering the recent fierce competition between these two sides.
Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 1.80
Alternative Bet: Bayern Munich win/draw double chance + Over 2.5 goals at 1.71
Value Bet: Draw at 4.25
Goalscorer Tip: Kane and Boniface to both score anytime at 5.50
In the upcoming Bundesliga match, Bayern Munich, with their impressive form under Vincent Kompany, aim to further widen their lead over Leverkusen. Despite Leverkusen's strong record against Bayern in their last three meetings, the footballing action offers an enticing prospect of goals, given that six consecutive wins for Bayern have seen them score 29 goals.
Betting on over 3.5 goals in the match might be an intriguing option, considering the high-scoring nature of this fixture. In addition, a draw offers great value, as the recent rivalry between these two teams suggests a closely fought contest.
