Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Tips
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Examine predictions, team news and betting tips for the Champions League last-16 first leg tie between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday 5th March (8pm GMT).
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions
- Full Time Result: Draw
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score: Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals: No
- First Goalscorer: Florian Wirtz
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Tips
Tip 1
After losing last season’s Europa League final, as well as trips to Liverpool and Atletico Madrid in this campaign’s league phase, there are some question marks over Leverkusen’s ability for the big occasions, however, let’s not forget that this is a side who dethroned Munich to win the title last term.
Although Bayern do have a lot of pedigree at home in Europe, they have been hit and miss on this stage so far under Kompany.
They also have some dire form in this head-to-head fixture, going six games without a win against Die Werkself.
Three of the last five meetings between the two have ended in a draw, including a goalless stalemate just over two weeks ago on Leverkusen’s turf.
Tip 2
Since the start of last season, no player has contributed to more Champions League goals than Harry Kane’s 20 (15 goals and five assists).
The Bayern Munich striker remains one of Europe’s most elite and boasts 29 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions this campaign.
Florian Wirtz is hot on Kane’s tail when it comes to this competition, however, netting six goals and providing an assist in the league phase and in his first UCL campaign.
Those six strikes have helped the German to 15 goals in 37 matches this term and odds of 9/1 for a double anytime goalscorer bet appeal in this all-German affair.
Bayern Munich Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up
Vincent Kompany’s men maintained a seven point lead at the Bundesliga summit over Wednesday’s opponents by beating Stuttgart 3-1 away from home last Saturday.
Joshua Kimmich’s fitness hangs in the balance for this first leg clash, while both Eric Dier and Aleksandar Pavlovic are expected to miss out through illness.
Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer; Laimer, Kim, Upamecano, Davies; Palhinha, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane.
Bayer Leverkusen Form, Team News & Predicted Line-Up
Similarly, Leverkusen dismantled German top four outfit Frankfurt in a 4-1 away win on Saturday evening.
Piero Hincapie is available once again after being suspended at the weekend, however, Jeanuel Belocian and Martin Terrier remain absent for the visitors.
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted XI: Hradecky; Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Aleix Garcia, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Tella, Schick, Wirtz
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head Record
Last Five Results:
- 15/02/25: Leverkusen 0-0 Munich – Bundesliga
- 03/12/24: Munich 0-1 Leverkusen – Bundesliga
- 28/09/24: Munich 1-1 Leverkusen – Bundesliga
- 10/02/24: Leverkusen 3-0 Munich – Bundesliga
- 15/09/23: Munich 2-2 Leverkusen – Bundesliga
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