Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Prediction and Betting Tips | October 5th 2024

Bayer Leverkusen will entertain Holstein Kiel at BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The hosts have won three of their five games thus far and are in fourth place in the league table with 10 points.

Holstein have endured a winless start to their debut Bundesliga campaign, suffering four defeats, and are in last place in the league standings.

Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions, recording four wins. They played out a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga last week, with Robert Andrich scoring in the 31st minute. They bounced back with a 1-0 home win in the UEFA Champions League against AC Milan on Tuesday, thanks to Victor Boniface's second-half strike.

The visitors suffered their fourth loss of the league campaign last week as they fell to a 4-2 home loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. Shuto Machino bagged a brace but Frankfurt scored thrice in the second half to record a comeback win.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

There is not much history between the two teams and they have met three times in all competitions. Leverkusen have a 100% record in these meetings, scoring seven goals while conceding thrice.
The hosts have conceded at least two goals in three of their five league outings this season.
Holstein have scored two goals each in their away games in the Bundesliga this season.
Bayer Leverkusen have suffered just one loss in their last 20 home games in the Bundesliga, recording 15 wins.
Holstein Kiel have scored two goals each in their last two league outings but have conceded six goals in these games.
The visitors' only win this season was registered in their away game in the DFB-Pokal against Alemannia Aachen in August.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Prediction

Die Werkself are on a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, scoring 14 goals. They have scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine league outings and will look to continue that goalscoring form in that match.

Xabi Alonso has a clean bill of health for this match and is expected to field a strong starting XI. He will look to sign off before the international break with a win.

Die Störche are winless in their debut Bundesliga campaign and have conceded at least two goals in each game. They have scored two goals apiece in their last two league outings and will look to continue their goalscoring form here.

Colin Kleine-Bekel is a confirmed absentee with a knee injury. Andu Kelati was absent against Frankfurt and faces a late fitness test. Carl Johansson has a concussion and is unlikely to start here. Alexander Bernhardsson has recovered from a muscle strain and faces a late fitness test.

Considering the home advantage for Leverkusen and the visitors' winless streak in the league thus far, we back the defending champions to register a comfortable win.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Holstein Kiel

Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Victor Boniface to score or assist any time - Yes