After a triumphant return to the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich faces an uphill task as they host rivalling side Bayer Leverkusen at the Bay Arena. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 16:30 GMT.
Bayern Munich is enjoying their stay at the top of the Bundesliga, especially with their back to back wins. A 5-0 thrashing of Desseldorf saw the side move closer to clinching their eighth consecutive title win.
The Reds remains seven points clear of second-placed Borrusia Dortmund. However, it will be up to Coach Hansi Flick to keep the heads of the players on a swivel. The Reds are yet to face the taste of defeat in their last five matches in the league.
Bayer Leverkusen bounced back from the 4-1 defeat to Wolfsburg with a 1-0 win over Freiburg. The win saw the side remain fifth on the Bundesliga with 56 points same to Monchengladbach. However, Head Coach needs to tighten his squad after a series of unimpressive performances.
The last two encounters between the sides saw Bosz claim victory over the Reds. The changing tides in the squad will be to the test, especially with the current in-form of Bayern Munich. Does Bosz have in him to find the better of Hansi Flick at the Bay Arena this weekend?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Head to Head
Both sides have 31 games between them with Bayern Munich taking home the lion’s share with 19 wins while Leverkusen contended with six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Bayern Munich 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
German sensation Kai Havertz has been a sensation this season sealing the only goal that secured a win for the side last weekend. Havertz has become an essential element in Bosz’s team line-up. Forward Volland continues recovering from an injury.
Bayern Munich Team News
Attacking midfielder Phillipe Countinho continues nursing from ankle problems. The future Brazilian remains unclear with his loan spell ending in the summer. Central midfielder Thiago also continues recovering from a groin strain. Goal scoring machine Robert Lewandowski is up for selection for the game.
Prediction and Odds
We are expecting a goal-scoring fest at the Bay Arena. We expect the current form of the Reds to secure a win.
Bayern Munich Win
Goals Over 2.5
Bayern Munich First Team to Score
Havertz to Score
