Prediction: Bayern Munich to win 2-0
Best Odds: 15/2
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will lock horns with each other in the Bundesliga this coming weekend. The match between Vincent Kompany’s side and Kasper Hjulmand’s team will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm UK time on Saturday.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world and won the Bundesliga title last season. Under manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern are back to their best and are aiming to become the champions of Germany once again, as well as win the UEFA Champions League.
Die Bayern have made a superb start to the new season. Bayern have won all eight of their Bundesliga games and are at the top of the league table with 24 points from eight matches, five points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig. The Bavarian giants have also won
Bayern will head into the Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen on the back of a 3-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach away from home in the league. It came after a 4-0 victory over Club Brugge at the Allianz Arena in the UEFA Champions League, which followed a 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in front of their fans in the league.
Team News:
Bayern Munich are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Bayer Leverkusen. Manuel Neuer will be in goal for the Bavarian giants. Sacha Boey, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Tom Bischof will be the four defenders. Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will be the two holding midfielders. Michael Olise, Harry Kane and Luis Diaz will be the three attacking midfielders. Nicolas Jackson will lead the line for Bayern.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are a major club in the Bundesliga who tend to challenge for the title. Die Werkself finished second in the league table last season and are aiming to become the champions of Germany in the 2025-26 campaign.
Kasper Hjulmand’s side, though, are not having a good time. Bayer are fifth in the Bundesliga table at the moment with 17 points from eight matches, level on points with fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund and seven points behind leaders and defending champions Bayern Munich.
Bayer will head into the Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich on the back of a 2-0 victory over SC Freiburg at BayArena in the league. It came after a 7-2 hammering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, which followed a 4-3 victory over Mainz on the road in the Bundesliga.
Team News:
Bayer Leverkusen are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Bayern Munich. Mark Flekken will be in goal for the visiting team. Jarell Quansah, Loïc Bade and Edmond Tapsoba will be the three centre-backs. Arthur, Aleix Garcia, Ezequiel Fernandez and Alejandro Grimaldo will be the four midfielders. Jonas Hofmann and Ernest Poku will be the two holding midfielders. Christian Kofane will lead the line for Bayer.
Key Factors to Consider
- Bayern Munich have conceded just 4 goals in 8 Bundesliga matches so far this season.
- Bayern Munich have scored 30 goals in 8 Bundesliga matches so far this season.
- Harry Kane has scored 12 goals and given 3 assists in 8 Bundesliga matches for Bayern Munich so far this season.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga games.
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored 18 goals and conceded 11 goals in 8 Bundesliga games so far this campaign.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich are on a roll now, and while Bayer Leverkusen do have a good team, it is hard to see anything but a win for the defending Bundesliga champions in this particular match.
Prediction: Bayern Munich to win 2-0
Best Odds: 15/2
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