Bayer Leverkusen will lock horns with Bayern Munich at Bay Arena on Saturday, February 10, a match that is anticipated to be a battle to finish in the race for the Bundesliga title.
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen currently sit first, while Thomas Tuchel's FC Bayern Munich hold the second position in the Bundesliga table.
Bayer Leverkusen have been the better side judging by their performances since the beginning of the season.
Xabi Alonso's side remains the only team in Europe's top five league yet to experience defeat since the 2023/2024 campaign began.
The two sides have now played the same amount of games and are separated by only two points, meaning the winner of this weekend's game will sit top of the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Preview
Vitor Boniface is the most notable absentee for Leverkusen. He was an integral part of their attack in the first few months of the season, but they have fared well in the games he has missed so far due to an injury.
Alonso will also miss the presence of Exequiel Palaios who is out with a hamstring injury.
Thomas Tuchel has had to contend with a growing injury list. Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry have been out for a lengthy period and their absence has negatively impacted the team's attack.
Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer will also miss this clash. Idefensece, Davies, Upamecano, Mazrau, oi, and Sarr are all absent. Kim Min-Jae is also suspended.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich potential starting lineup:
Bayer Leverkusen
Hradecky; Grimaldo, Hincapie, Ta h, Stanisic, Tella; Xhaka, Andrich, Wirtz, Hlozek; Iglesisas
Bayer Munich;
Neuer; Boey, De Ligt, Dier, Guerreir o; Pavlovic, Goretzka, Musiala; Sane, Muller. Kane
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Kick-Off time, Date and Venue
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich is scheduled for February 10, at 18:30 (GMT) at Bay Arena.
Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen may never get a better chance to knock the 31-time Bundesliga champions off their road when they host Bayern Munich at Bay Arena on Sunday.
However, a 2-2 score could demonstrate profitability here as Bayern have conceded nine goals in their last six away Bundesliga trips while Leverkusen are averaging 2.67 goals per game at home this season.
What's your take on this? You can also drop your prediction in the comments section below.
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen currently sit first, while Thomas Tuchel's FC Bayern Munich hold the second position in the Bundesliga table.
Bayer Leverkusen have been the better side judging by their performances since the beginning of the season.
Xabi Alonso's side remains the only team in Europe's top five league yet to experience defeat since the 2023/2024 campaign began.
The two sides have now played the same amount of games and are separated by only two points, meaning the winner of this weekend's game will sit top of the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Preview
Vitor Boniface is the most notable absentee for Leverkusen. He was an integral part of their attack in the first few months of the season, but they have fared well in the games he has missed so far due to an injury.
Alonso will also miss the presence of Exequiel Palaios who is out with a hamstring injury.
Thomas Tuchel has had to contend with a growing injury list. Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry have been out for a lengthy period and their absence has negatively impacted the team's attack.
Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer will also miss this clash. Idefensece, Davies, Upamecano, Mazrau, oi, and Sarr are all absent. Kim Min-Jae is also suspended.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich potential starting lineup:
Bayer Leverkusen
Hradecky; Grimaldo, Hincapie, Ta h, Stanisic, Tella; Xhaka, Andrich, Wirtz, Hlozek; Iglesisas
Bayer Munich;
Neuer; Boey, De Ligt, Dier, Guerreir o; Pavlovic, Goretzka, Musiala; Sane, Muller. Kane
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Kick-Off time, Date and Venue
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich is scheduled for February 10, at 18:30 (GMT) at Bay Arena.
Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen may never get a better chance to knock the 31-time Bundesliga champions off their road when they host Bayern Munich at Bay Arena on Sunday.
However, a 2-2 score could demonstrate profitability here as Bayern have conceded nine goals in their last six away Bundesliga trips while Leverkusen are averaging 2.67 goals per game at home this season.
What's your take on this? You can also drop your prediction in the comments section below.