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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 31.08.2024

  • Date and Time: Saturday, 31 August, 16:30 GMT+1
  • Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Preview

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen opened the defense of their Bundesliga title with a thrilling 2-3 win away to Monchengladbach. Granit Xhaka opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Florian Wirtz doubled the champions’ lead ahead of halftime.

The second half started in frenetic fashion, with Nico Elvedi halving the arrears for Monchengladbach in the 59th minute. The match remained on the knife’s edge until the 85th minute when Tim Kleindienst equalized for Monchengladbach.

Xabi Alonso’s men pushed hard for the winner, with Florian Wirtz grabbing the winner in the 11th minute of additional time. This gave Leverkusen the three points their performance deserved, getting them to a winning start. 

Expert soccer predictions on 22Bet forecast that Leverkusen will take their momentum into their first home match of the season as they look to make it back-to-back wins in the Bundesliga.

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig made a winning start to their Bundesliga campaign against VfL Bochum at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

After an even first half, which ended in a 0-0 draw, Antonio Nusa gave the hosts the lead in the 59th minute. Breaking the deadlock against an organized Bochum side was a crucial indicator for RB Leipzig ahead of their trip to the champions on Saturday for matchday 2.

Marco Rose’s men had to show significant character and tactical flexibility after Willi Orban was sent off in the 85th minute. RB Leipzig had to work to overcome the man disadvantage in the dying stages of the match.

They showed solidity and compactness in navigating this tricky clash. Our free football predictions show that RB Leipzig will travel to the BayArena with wind on their backs as they look to inflict the first defeat on the champions, who went unbeaten last season.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction

  • Pick: Bayer 04 Leverkusen will win
  • Odds: 1.81 (22Bet)
  • Score prediction: Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-1 RB Leipzig

Xabi Alonso’s Bayer 04 Leverkusen showed their superiority in the attacking phase with the three goals they scored at Monchengladbach. However, they also showed some weakness in their defensive structure when they conceded twice, as they had to work for the three points. 

RB Leipzig showed steeliness in keeping a clean sheet at home to VfL Bochum, but they struggled to show potency in the final third. Therefore, our football predictions suggest that Leverkusen are favoured to win all three points.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction, Betting Tip

  • Pick: Both sides to score
  • Odds: 1.5 (22Bet)

Bayer Leverkusen found it difficult to keep a clean sheet away at Monchengladbach, which increases the odds on RB Leipzig scoring. Leverkusen also showed potency in their attack, bolsters their scoring chances. Our football predictions analysis backs both sides to score on Saturday.

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