It will be an all-German at the Allianz Arena as Bayern Munich hosts Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Both teams are locked in a fierce battle for Bundesliga supremacy. Now, they take their rivalry to the Champions League. Who will emerge victorious from this clash? Our Bayern vs Leverkusen predictions guide previews the game.
Bayern Munich has reached the UCL quarterfinals in the last five seasons. This streak began with their triumphant 2020 campaign, where they secured the title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon. Can they get past Leverkusen here?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League season 2024-25, Round of 16 (1st leg) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 5 March 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Wednesday |
Sports betting sites for football favor Bayern to triumph with 1.82 (4/5) odds. On the other hand, Leverkusen has odds of 4.25 (13/5) to win. Bayern vs Leverkusen odds for a draw stand at 3.80 (11/4).
Bayern has not won in this fixture since September 2022, with Leverkusen winning twice and drawing thrice.
Bayern Munich will approach this Champions League clash with caution, given their recent results against B04. This season, the Bavarians’ campaign in the revamped format of the UCL has been average. They finished 12th in the league phase with 15 points after five wins and three defeats. Their league phase performance saw them pushed to the playoff round before getting to this round of 16 stage.
In the playoff, Bayern won 2-1 against Celtic in the first leg before a nervy 1-1 draw in the second leg, which granted them progression with a 3-2 aggregate. History favors them at the Allianz Arena, where they remain unbeaten in their last six Champions League home matches, with four wins and two draws. Despite their struggle during the league phase, several Champions League bookies 2025 rank them among the favorites for the UCL title.
Dayot Upamecano (back) and Joshua Kimmich (hamstring) are sidelined, while Jamal Musiala remains doubtful. However, Harry Kane is expected to return after his injury layoff.
Bayer Leverkusen has been a revelation in this season’s Champions League. Under Xabi Alonso, they play an exciting yet disciplined brand of football. Their European campaign has been impressive, finishing 6th in the league phase with 16 points.
They registered five wins, one draw, and two defeats, scoring 15 goals while conceding just seven. This defensive solidity and their attacking prowess make them a serious threat to Bayern. Though trailing the Bavarians by eight points in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen remained unbeaten in their last six meetings. This should boost their confidence ahead of Wednesday’s clash.
Jeanuel Belocian is out with a cruciate injury. He is Leverkusen’s only absentee and will miss the entire season.
Here are our Bayern vs Leverkusen betting predictions:
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Leverkusen has dominated this rivalry lately, having won two games and drawn three in recent seasons. Notably, Bayern failed to register a win in their six head-to-head meetings with Alonso’s team. Interestingly, Leverkusen is the last team to defeat Bayern at home after their December triumph in the DFB Pokal. With all these factors in their favor, we expect B04 to come out of Allianz Arena with a draw or win.
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Bayern and Leverkusen boast potent attacks, making the most of scoring chances. They are the highest-scoring teams in the Bundesliga this season, with Bayern scoring 72 and Leverkusen 55. Bayern has found the net in their last three matches. On the other hand, B04 has scores in three of their last five away games. With a possibility of getting a win on the cards, we expect both sides to find the net.
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Despite not featuring in the UCL final last season, Harry Kane claimed the top scorer award with eight goals. He has netted seven goals in this season’s UCL. If he can get four more goals, he will join the all-time 22 top scorers list in the competition. The Englishman’s goal tally across tournaments currently stands at 32 goals in 39 appearances this season. He will be motivated to help Bayern into the quarterfinals, and we expect him to increase his tally in this match.
Here are our Bayern vs Leverkusen betting picks:
Leverkusen’s recent dominance in this fixture makes them favorites to come out of Allianz Arena with a favorable result. However, they must perform well to secure a win or draw on Wednesday. Use our Bayern vs Leverkusen betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
