Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, 17:30 GMT
Venue: BayArena
Team Overview
Leverkusen Will Look to Expand their Lead at the top of Bundesliga to Five Points with a Win
Leverkusen are unbeaten in 20 Bundesliga matches this season, setting a stunning benchmark for the rest of the league. However, they have dropped eight points through the four draws they have had alongside 16 wins.
Leverkusen are the second top scorers in the Bundesliga with 52 goals, seven behind top scorers Bayern Munich. However, they have the meanest defense in the Bundesliga, having conceded a paltry 14 goals in 20 matches, five less than Bayern Munich’s 19 conceded.
In their last five outings, Xabi Alonso’s men have won four times and drawn once. Football predictions show that Leverkusen will be up for the match against Bayern Munich, which will have ramifications at the top end of the Bundesliga.
| Recent Form | WDWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Florian Wirtz |
| Team Strengths | High-press pressing and transition attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Controlling matches in possession |
Bayern Munich Will Look to Leapfrog Leverkusen to the Top of the Bundesliga with a Win
Bayern have lost two matches and drawn twice in 20 outings in the Bundesliga this season. Thomas Tuchel’s side are still just two points behind the leaders heading into Saturday’s one-on-one at the BayArena, with the top-of-the-table berth up for grabs.
Bayern Munich have been impressive in their offensive phase, scoring a league-high 59 goals, and conceding the second-fewest goals, 19. They have a good balance in their play that allows them to control matches and create chances.
In their last five matches, Bayern Munich have won four times and lost once. Football bet predictions show that Thomas Tuchel and his charges will look to leapfrog Leverkusen to the top of the table as they step up their consistency and form heading toward the run-in.
| Recent Form | WWWLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Harry Kane |
| Team Strengths | Controlling matches in possession |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable on the counterattack |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, Bayern Munich are the football pick to win this match. However, the recent record shows that Leverkusen have had a better measure of their Bavarian opponents.
Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last two meetings with Bayern Munich, following a 2-1 home win last season and a 2-2 draw in Munich earlier this season. The last time Leverkusen went to three unbeaten matches against Bayern Munich was between 2009 and 2020.
Expert soccer predictions indicate that Bayern Munich will look to reassert their dominance in this fixture and take the lead in the Bundesliga with a win at BayArena.
Bet here| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Draw | Bayern Munich |
| 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Statistics | ||
| 22 | Goals | 47 |
| 19 | Yellow cards | 12 |
| 2 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| Bayern Munich | 2-2 | Beyer 04 Leverkusen |
| Beyer 04 Leverkusen | 2-1 | Bayern Munich |
| Bayern Munich | 4-0 | Beyer 04 Leverkusen |
| Bayern Munich | 1-1 | Beyer 04 Leverkusen |
| Beyer 04 Leverkusen | 1-5 | Bayern Munich |
Player Focus
The attacking players will be central in this match. The two sides like to play on the front-foot and dominate the match, with attacking football. Football prediction analysis shows that the creative players on both sides will be essential to driving them forward and unlocking the opponent’s defense.
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz has been a creative force for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen this season. Although he has contributed 7 goals, he has 12 assists in 24 appearances, highlighting his importance to the team.
Against a tight Bayern Munich defense, Wirtz will be important for Leverkusen.
Harry Kane
Kane has been a colossus for Bayern since he joined from Tottenham. He has scored 28 goals and has eight assists in 26 appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
Kane’s clinical edge, movement, creativity, and finishing will be crucial for Bayern in this match which is expected to be tight.
Tactical Analysis
This will be an attacking match; both sides will play on the front foot, look to dominate the ball, press, and counter-press. The side that moves the ball with purpose wins it back swiftly and attacks on the break will be best placed to win.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich Expert Analysis
Free football predictions on 22bet show that Bayern Munich and Leverkusen will look to attack. Xabi Alonso will adopt the 3-4-3 approach to ensure they are defensively compact and incisive in attack.
Thomas Tuchel will retain the 4-2-3-1 approach with Kane up top to give them control in midfield and allow them to create overloads and dominate the ball.
Betting Odds
Pre-match odds show that this game could be won by anyone, with the two sides splitting the odds evenly, but Bayern Minich with the slightest of edges.
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| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Draw | Bayern Munich |
| 2.632 | 3.86 | 2.416 |
Bayern Munich have the historical advantage in this fixture. Given the importance of three points at the top of the table, they will win the match and leapfrog Leverkusen to the top of the table.
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