Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 11.05.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 15:30 GMT+1
• Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany

Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Preview and Team News

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Although Leverkusen could not retain their title as domestic champions, the season remains a success. Two games are left, and their second spot has already been secured. This ensures Champions League football, while Xabi Alonso has retained the tactical identity that brought the title last season. 

It’s true that Bayer have struggled to make an impact in the last stretch of the Bundesliga, drawing three out of the previous five events. Failing to win against low-ranked opponents like St.Pauli and Union Berlin has cost them the team title. The main regret may have been the DFB-Pokal, where Leverkusen crashed out of the competition against Bielefeld. 

However, the biggest news this week was that manager Alonso will not continue at the club after this season. Although he still had a contract until the summer of 2026, the club and coach decided to part ways at the end of the current season. The move comes amidst rumours that Alonso will be selected as Ancelotti’s successor at Real Madrid 

Due to injuries, Alejo Sarco, Jeanuel Belocian, Mario Hermoso, Martin Terrier, and Nordi Mukiele will be out.

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Line-up vs Borussia Dortmund

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted line-up vs Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kovar; Hincapié, Tah, Tapsoba; Grimaldo, Xhaka, García, Frimpong; Buendía, Wirtz; Schick.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Dortmund’s season could not be more different from Leverkusen’s. After struggling to make an impact and firing Nuri Sahin, management appointed Niko Kovač in the hope of turning things around. 

In the end, it was a good decision. Dortmund sit 5th in the Bundesliga, one point behind Freiburg. A slip-up by these rivals in the event of a Borussia victory could qualify the club for the Champions League. 

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The squad have won their last three matches, and drew with Bayern Munich (2-2). Summer transfer window plans are underway, with the first target being Jobe Bellingham. Club leaders, including coach Kovač, flew to Newcastle hoping to strike a deal. 

Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Beier, and Cole Campbell will be out with various injuries.

Borussia Dortmund Predicted line-up vs Bayer Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund Predicted line-up vs Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Bensebaini, Anton, Süle; Svensson, Groß, Nmecha, Ryerson; Gittens, Brandt; Guirassy.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

• Prediction: Draw
• Odds: 3.88 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

For Leverkusen, Sunday’s fixture will not have much importance. They’ll feature in the Champions League next season regardless of the end result. However, it will be a different story for the guests. A point or three would change everything.

Both teams are known for their offensive talents. Borussia struggled in defence without Schlotterbeck, who was injured until October. 

In Guirassy and Adeyemi, Dortmund have a strong pair responsible for many goals. It could be argued that they may be the best Bundesliga duo at the moment. 

With Bayer Leverkusen’s form letting them down, we don’t anticipate a victory for them. On the other hand, Borussia cannot afford to lose points and may play for a draw instead. 

Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tip

• Pick: Serhou Guirassy to score
• Odds: 2.4 (22Bet)

Excluding Harry Kane, Guirassy has been the best striker in the Bundesliga campaign. He’s scored 19 goals this season and has benefited from a partner like Karim Adeyemi. 

The three-at-the-back is an advantage for Guirassy and Adeyemi, who’ll look to overload the box. 

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