Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th September 2024

The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen take on an impressive Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

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Bayer Leverkusen are in second place in the Bundesliga standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The reigning champions edged VfL Wolfsburg to a narrow 4-3 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Bavarian outfit thrashed Werder Bremen by a comprehensive 5-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Bayern Munich have an impressive recent record against Bayer Leverkusen and have won 34 out of the last 56 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bayer Leverkusen's 11 victories.
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three matches against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga - their longest such run against the Bavarians in the history of the top flight.
Bayern Munich are set to play against the reigning champions in the Bundesliga for the first time since they played out a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the 2012-13 season.
While they have been at the top of the Bundesliga table, Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 16 matches against the team in second place in the league standings.

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Bayern Munich have made a good start to their season under Vincent Kompany and will be intent on ending their rut against Bayer Leverkusen. Michael Olise has been a revelation for the Bavarians and will look to make his mark this weekend.

Bayer Leverkusen have been sensational under Xabi Alonso but have a few chinks in their armour this season. Bayern Munich are in better form and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Harry Kane to score - Yes