The Bundesliga sets to come alive this weekend with two sides looking to take top spot in the league locking horns. Bayer Leverkusen set to play host to Bayern Munich at BayArena. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 8:30 pm.
RB Leipzig are favorites to make it a win against FC Koln at home on matchday 13; both sides require a win to take the top spot of the Bundesliga table while heading into the winter break.
Leverkusen is currently in their best form following their 4-0 hammering of FC Koln in the Rhine Derby marking their 10th win in 11 matches across all competitions. Peter Bosz’s side is the only team remaining unbeaten in the Bundesliga after 12 matches.
No side has gone unbeaten in German top flight, but Bosz will not be allowing his team to get ahead of themselves this soon in the league. After missing out on the spot in the Champions League last season, the side looks like worthy contenders for a top-four finish this campaign.
Robert Lewandowski and Neur head into the match with a smile after winning the FIFA Best Men’s Player and the Best Fifa Men’s Goalkeeper respectively. Hansi Flick lost the award for Jurgen Klopp for the best manager. However, troubles are brewing in the side following their recent results heading into their clash this Saturday.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich Head to Head
Both sides have 33 games against each other with Bayer Leverkusen taking home six wins while Bayern Munich with 21 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
FC Koln 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen 4-1 Hoffenheim
Leverkusen 4-0 Slavia Praha
FC Schalke 0-3 Leverkusen
OGC Nice 2-3 Leverkusen
Away
Bayern Munich 2-1 Wolfsburg
FC Union Berlin 1-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 2-0 Lokomotiv Moscow
Bayern Munich 3-3 RB Leipzig
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Despite the long line of long-term injuries at the camp, Bosz has been impressive with continuing to place a stable starting XI this weekend. Santiago Arias, Paulinho and Exequiel Palacios remain on the injury table.
Bayern Munich Team News
Joshua Kimmich, Grotezka and Martinez are unavailable this weekend and will return to action after the winter break action. Either Joshua Musiala or Marca Roca will start in the midfield alongside Tolisso. Benjamin Pavard and Alphonse Davies will return to full-back options.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams have a lot at stake heading into the clash thus making up for an entertaining clash this Saturday.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 3.5
