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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips

By Sport88 Staff

17 Dec 2020

Sport88 Staff 17 Dec 2020

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich predictions for Saturday’s Bundesliga match
Leverkusen sit one point ahead of Bayern at the top of the table
Match is being played at 5.30pm GMT at the BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen have scored 45 goals in their last 14 matches
I am backing over 3.5 goals which has happened in 7 of the last 8 matches between these clubs
Read on for our free predictions and betting tips

Robert Lewandowski has scored 3 goals in his last 2 matches against Bayer Leverkusen (Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Bayern Munich have defensive problems and are struggling to keep clean sheets. With Bayer Leverkusen attack on fire, this should be a fantastic match with goals scored at both ends.

Bayer Leverkusen have seen over 3.5 goals in 8 of their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Bayer Leverkusen have seen BTTS & over 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Bayern Munich (all competitions).
Bayern Munich have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 away matches (Bundesliga).
Bayern Munich have seen BTTS in 11 of their last 12 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

Bayern Munich have a 56-19 advantage against Bayer Leverkusen with 16 draws in 91 matches.

FC Bayern have won 4-2 in the last encounters, in the Bundesliga last season and in the German Cup final.

Bayer Leverkusen Form

Bayer Leverkusen have been in great form after winning 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions. The Werkself are one point clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga and qualified for the UEFA Europa League knockout rounds in style.

Peter Bosz’s side won five of their six matches in Europe. Leverkusen were devastating at home with wins against Nice (6-2), Hapoel Be'er Sheva (4-1) and Slavia Prague (4-0).

Bayer Leverkusen returned to the Bundesliga with a 4-1 home win against Hoffenheim. Leon Bailey scored the first two goals with Florian Wirtz and Lucas Alario wrapping it up.

The Werkself kept it going with a 4-0 win at Koln on Wednesday. Mitchell Weiser, Moussa Diaby, Patrik Schick and Florian Wirtz were on target in another dominant win.

Bayer Leverkusen have now scored 45 goals in their last 14 matches in all competitions.

Bayer Leverkusen Injuries & Team News

Right back Santiago Arias is injured alongside midfielders Charles Aranguiz, Exequiel Palacios and forward Paulinho.

Central defender Edmon Tapsoba is in line to start alongside midfielder Kerem Demirbay.

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern Munich have only lost once this season and are undefeated in their last 18 competitive matches. They have drawn three of their last five matches.

Hansi Flick’s side finished top of Group A in the UEFA Champions League with five wins and a draw. The Bavarians drew 1-1 at Atletico Madrid with a second string side.

Bayern Munich won 2-0 at home against Lokomotiv Moscow with Niklas Süle and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on target. They returned to the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw at Union Berlin with Robert Lewandowski equalising in the second half.

FC Bayern survived a scare at home against Wolfsburg on Wednesday. They were 1-0 down at half time but Lewandowski bagged a brace to overturn the deficit.

Bayern Munich Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Leon Goretzka is doubtful with a muscle injury, Javi Martinez is ruled out until January and Joshua Kimmich is getting closer to a return.

Expect Benjamin Pavard to return to the starting side at right back and Alphonso Davies should start at left back.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Tips

What is the Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich best bet?

Bayer Leverkusen have seen over 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Bayern Munich & Bayern Munich have seen BTTS in 11 of their last 12 matches. BTTS & over 3.5 goals is the best bet.