Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich tips and predictions: Alonso’s side take giant leap towards title

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich isn’t going to decide the title this weekend, but it could help the hosts take a giant step towards it.

Leverkusen hold the upper hand, bolstered by the fact that Xabi Alonso's team remains the sole undefeated side among the top five European leagues this season.

Leverkusen managed a morale-boosting 2-0 win away to Darmstadt last weekend thanks to a double from Nathan Tell.

On the other hand, Bayern Munich had to come from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 in the previous round, with Harry Kane sealing the victory.

Thomas Tuchel’s team has 50 points after 20 rounds, two points less than Leverkusen.

The two teams have faced each other 89 times in the Bundesliga, and Bayern dominates with 52 wins. Leverkusen have won 19 games and 18 games ended as a draw. 

In the reverse fixture at Allianz Arena, the game ended as a draw 2-2, with Leverkusen scoring the equaliser from the spot in added time.

One of the things keeping Alonso’s side on top of the table is their never-say-die attitude. That could be especially relevant here, as Bayern are struggling to put teams away.

Munich have won just three of their previous 16 away games by two clear goals and if they let free-scoring Leverkusen hang around here, they’ll be punished.

 

Key stats

- Bayern Leverkusen are the only team in Europe’s top five leagues to remain unbeaten
- Bayer Leverkusen boast the best defence in the Bundesliga with 14 goals conceded
- Bayern Munich have the best attack in the Bundesliga with 59 goals scored
- The most recent meeting finished 2-2 while Bayer won 2-1 at home last season

Suggested bets

Bayer Leverkusen to win

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS

• Sergiu Baltuta provides tips as SVB Tips on Tipstrr