Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich on and what time does it start? Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich will take place on Saturday 10th February, 2024 – 17:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Where can I stream Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
With the gap between them and the ‘Rekordmeister’ currently at two points, Bayer Leverkusen just need to avoid defeat here. But you can guarantee that both head coach Xabi Alonso and his players will not be looking at that, they’ll be fully focused on beating Bayern outright and extending the gap at the top of the table to five points especially with home advantage in their favour.
With no Victor Boniface through injury, either Patrik Schick or new signing Borja Iglesias shoulders the responsibility of leading the line. Robert Andrich is expected to partner Granit Xhaka in central midfield, whilst defender Odilon Kossounou remains on international duty with Ivory Coast having reached the 2023 AFCON final.
BAYERN MUNICH
For Bayern Munich, the need to win is more important than their opponents with three points required to get to the top of the Bundesliga. The controversial nature of the 2-2 draw between these two sides in Munich won’t have been forgotten by visitors, who will be aiming to right what they felt was clearly a wrong in that reverse fixtures.
With players starting to come back from injuries and international duty, particularly within their backline, Bayern travel to Leverkusen in relatively fine shape and will look for their superstar striker Harry Kane to lead to charge on the home goal. This also serves as the biggest game of Alexander Pavlovic’s career and a selection in midfield would be a huge show of faith in him by Thomas Tuchel.
THE TEAM NEWS
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Schick, Wirtz
UNAVAILABLE: Arthur (Injured), Boniface (Injured), Kossounou (International Duty)
QUESTIONABLE: Palacios (Injured)
BAYERN MUNICH
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Boey, De Ligt, Kim, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Buchmann (Injured), Coman (Injured), Davies (Injured), Gnabry (Injured), Laimer (Injured), Peretz (Injured), Sarr (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Regardless of the eventual outcome in this top of the table showdown, expect a match played at breakneck speed and full of chances for both teams. Attack is where both these sides thrive and that should be on display throughout the 90 minutes. When combining the potency of Bayern’s Harry Kane together with the combined offensive firepower of Leverkusen even without Boniface, backing over 2.5 goals across the 90 minutes alongside both teams to score has to be favoured in what will hopefully prove a Bundesliga classic.
TIP: OVER 2.5 GOALS AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
