An electrifying showdown awaits at the BayArena as Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich on February 10th. Both sides will be keen to get a positive result from this encounter that will directly affect the league title race. Can Xabi Alonso’s Bayer side extend their unbeaten streak? Our preview takes a look at the game.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | German Bundesliga season 2023-24, Matchday 21 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Bay Arena, Leverkusen, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10 February 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 17:30 GMT on Saturday |
Most online football bookies back Leverkusen to triumph with odds of 2.70 (7/4). Bayern have odds of 2.55 (6/4) to clinch a much-needed away victory. The Leverkusen vs Bayern odds for a stalemate is 3.40 (12/5).
Before their game last season, Bayern had won four straight matches against Leverkusen at the Bay Arena. However, Leverkusen their last home game against Bayern, earning a 2-1 victory. Their last game in Munich was also winless for Bayern, so Leverkusen will have chances in this game.
Bayer Leverkusen has never won the Bundesliga title, coming in second place five times. However, this season, the fans are hopeful for the club’s first-ever title win under Xabi Alonso’s management.
Leverkusen has made significant strides towards securing the title this season by maintaining an unbeaten record. They are the only club in Europe’s top five leagues to do so. They have won 16 times and drawn four games this season. The Red and Blacks have scored 52 goals in the league, and currently, they have a two-point lead over the reigning champions, Bayern Munich. Their recent 2-0 victory over Darmstadt on Saturday further solidified their position at the top.
Victor Boniface and Exequiel Palacios are the major injury concerns for Leverkusen. Edmond Tapsoba might return to the squad from the AFCON, while Odilon Kossounou is still away in the competition.
The Bavarians have dominated the Bundesliga for the past decade, claiming the title 11 times consecutively since 2012. They started their title defense strongly this year by going through the first 12 matches unbeaten. But since then, they’ve suffered two defeats from Eintracht Frankfurt and recently Werder Bremen.
Another blow to Bayern’s season came with their elimination from the DFB Pokal Cup by Saarbrücken, a team from the third-tier league. Bayern won Mönchengladbach 3-1 in their last league match and remains a prime contender for the title, according to our 23/24 Bundesliga predictions.
Bayern has a long injury list, which includes Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Alphonso Davies. Defender Min-Jae Kim is on international duty with South Korea.
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Leverkusen’s formidable form has been demonstrated throughout this campaign with an unbeaten record in all competitions. They’ve won 16 league matches this season from 20 games, while Bayern has lost twice in the same period. Bayern has yet to defeat Alonso’s Leverkusen since he took over in 2022. Leverkusen’s two-point lead over Tuchel’s team in the league standings, combined with their excellent form, creates a positive psychological momentum. Combined with home advantage, these variables make Leverkusen a team that can withstand an injury-plagued Bayern.
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Historically, this match has usually been a high-scoring affair, with 320 goals in their 98 meetings. This is evident in their recent encounters, recording more than two goals in four of their last five matches. Both teams are the highest-scoring sides in the division this season, with Leverkusen scoring 52 goals while Bayern has netted 59. Given their prolific scoring record and attacking resources, there’s a strong likelihood that the upcoming match will continue this trend and produce more than two goals.
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Harry Kane is striving to win his first major title with Bayern, and his effort is putting the club within touch of Leverkusen. He has scored 24 league goals this season in 20 games, averaging 1.2 goals per match. That tally has brought him closer to Lewandowski’s club record of 41 goals in his first season at the Allianz Arena. These prolific scoring stats make him a favorite to breach Leverkusen’s defense.
We expect a close match in this exciting matchup, but Leverkusen might narrowly clinch victory at home or settle for a draw. You can catch the game on live stream after placing popular bets with our Leverkusen vs Bayern betting tips.
