There is a heavyweight battle brewing in the Bundesliga as Bayer Leverkusen prepare to welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Bay Arena this Saturday night.
Can the hosts prevail in this huge league clash, or will Dortmund make a serious statement of intent? Read our Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Tight game in prospect
Key Stats
- Leverkusen bagged the opening goal in nine of their last ten home games.
- Seven of Dortmund’s previous nine Bundesliga matches featured under 2.5 goals.
- Five of Dortmund’s last six games across all competitions saw both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Both Leverkusen and Dortmund have been involved in high-scoring encounters recently, which is certainly a good sign for all the neutrals.
There is a lot to play for on Saturday night, and we expect the high-pressure environment to deliver an entertaining draw at the Bay Arena.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leverkusen backed to win
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results, lots of goals
The last four meetings between these teams have seen two draws, as well as a win each. Dortmund won the most recent encounter, powering to a 4-2 victory last May.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, last beat their rivals in January, and they will be determined to do so again – especially in front of their home fans
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Bayer Leverkusen preview: Hosts have mojo back
There is a lot of excitement around Leverkusen at the moment, with the team winning their last four outings – including a 2-0 success against Manchester City in the Champions League.
On the injury front, Ezequiel Fernandez, Exequiel Palacios and Lucas Vazquez will be on the sidelines as they look to recover from injuries.
Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Andrich, Bade, Tapsoba, Poku, Maza, Garcia, Grimaldo, Hofmann, Tillman & Schick
Last five matches
- Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League)
- Wolfsburg 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
- Bayer Leverkusen 6-0 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 SC Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
Borussia Dortmund preview: Kings of the draws
Borussia Dortmund have only lost one Bundesliga game this season, yet they are nine points behind Bayern Munich in the title race. The reason is simple – Dortmund have dropped too many points after drawing four league games.
On the injury front, the team are missing defender Niklas Sule through a toe injury. Maximilian Beier missed the game with Villarreal on Tuesday night but could play a part against Leverkusen.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Gross, Nmecha, Svensson, Chukwuemeka, Brandt & Guirassy
Last five matches
- Villarreal 0-4 Borussia Dortmund (UEFA Champions League)
- Borussia Dortmund 3-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Hamburger SV 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- FC Augsburg 0-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- Borussia Dortmund 1-0 FC Köln (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Patrik Schick
Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick rattled the net against Manchester City and scored a first-half brace in their last home league match – something he also managed in his last game against Dortmund.