Borussia Dortmund will visit BayArena for their Bundesliga encounter with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Which of these teams will claim all the spoils after all is said and done?
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Borussia Dortmund are currently on a four-match winning streak.
- At least three goals were scored in each of Dortmund's last eight games.
- Eight of the last 10 encounters between these teams produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 Borussia Dortmund
This is a must-win for Borussia Dortmund, as they are just a point behind fourth-placed Freiburg in their quest for a UEFA Champions League spot.
On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen have nothing left to play for, as they will finish second regardless of the outcome of their remaining two games.
Taking everything into account, we are backing Dortmund to win because they need to.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund are expected winners
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Bayer Leverkusen lately. Not only did they lose the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich last weekend, but Coach Xabi Alonso has also announced that he will be leaving the team at the end of the season.
While they have strung together a five-game unbeaten run, it is worth mentioning that Die Werkself have only one win in their last four matches.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund have won four games in a row. They are fifth in the German top flight ahead of their encounter with second-placed Leverkusen.
With that in mind, Borussia Dortmund are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Borussia Dortmund drew first blood in four of their last five clashes with Leverkusen. On that note, Borussia Dortmund to score first has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
In the last six skirmishes between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
However, Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Dortmund (W1, D2).
Germany Bundesliga I 10/01/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 21/04/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 03/12/23
Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund
Germany Bundesliga I 29/01/23
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Germany Bundesliga I 06/08/22
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Bayer Leverkusen preview: A fair few absentees
Bayer Leverkusen will play their last home game of the season without Mario Hermoso (muscle), Nordi Mukiele (thigh), Jeanuel Belocian (ACL) and Martin Terrier (leg), as injuries have ruled these players out this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Frimpong, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie, Grimaldo, Xhaka, Garcia, Buendia, Wirtz & Schick.
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
4
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25
D
SC Freiburg
2
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
Augsburg
0
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
D
St Pauli
1
Bayer Leverkusen
1
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
D
Union Berlin
0
Bayer Leverkusen
0
Borussia Dortmund preview: Looking to extend their winning streak
On the other hand, Cole Campbell (muscle) and Nico Schlotterbeck (knee) are the only absentees for Dortmund this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Svensson, Bensebaini, Sule, Anton, Ryerson, Nmecha, Grob, Brandt, Adeyemi & Guirassy.
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
W
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
W
Wolfsburg
0
Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
W
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
UEFA Champions League 15/04/25
W
Barcelona
1
Borussia Dortmund
3
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy has been in sensational form, scoring seven goals and providing an assist in his last four appearances for Borussia Dortmund. The former Stuttgart forward will look to extend his scoring streak to five games this weekend.