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Updated January 10, 2025

Borussia Dortmund VS Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction

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After a short winter break, the Bundesliga returns with a very high-voltage match as Borussia Dortmund will take on the defending champions, Bayer Leverkusen...

Borussia Dortmund VS Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction

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After a short winter break, the Bundesliga returns with a very high-voltage match as Borussia Dortmund will take on the defending champions, Bayer Leverkusen, tonight at Signal Iduna Park. Bayer Leverkusen had a dreamy season last time. They won their first-ever league title in their 120-year history last season under Xabi Alonso. The current German champions also made a good start to this season. They stand in 2nd in Bundesliga with only four points behind the topper Bayern Munich. Leverkusen have also made a solid start in the UEFA Champions League, standing in 4th with only four points behind the league leader. However, Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso knows How difficult To play against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. He said, "When they play at home they are very strong, they play with a lot of quality. We will need our best game, strong mentality, and stability. We need a perfect performance. We have had enough time to prepare and we expect a high-level match against a strong opponent."

Stats&Facts

  • Borussia Dortmund have defeated Bayer Leverkusen in 7 of their last 9 Games in Bundesliga. They lost only one at Signal Iduna during this period.
  • Bayer Leverkusen have won each of their Last five games in the Bundesliga - more than they managed to win in their first 10 league matches.
  • Bayer Leverkusen have won their last 8 Games in a row across all competitions. The last time they had won nine successive matches was 2023.
  • Borussia Dortmund have also unbeaten in their Last five games in Bundesliga - the longest winning streak under the new manager, Nuri Sahin.
  • Bayer Leverkusen have not lost any of their previous 24 away meetings in the Bundesliga.

Team News

Borussia Dortmund will be without Niklas Sule due to his ankle injury, while Pascal Gross Is suspended as he got a red card in the previous game. Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck are the favorites to play at the heart of Dortmund's defense, while Emre Can will lead the midfield with Felix Nmecha. As for Bayer Leverkusen, striker Amine Adli will miss the match due to an injury. But Victor Boniface could return if he passes the fitness test. Jeanuel Belocian, however, will definitely miss tonight's clash and will be out of the squad until September due to his injury. Possible Lineup for Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Can; Bynoe-Gittens, Brandt, Beier; Guirassy Possible Lineup for Leverkusen: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick

Prediction: Dortmund 2-2 Leverkusen

The two teams are in a good rhythm, although Borussia Dortmund had a few draws in their last five league games. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen Are In a brilliant run after having a shaky start. They have won each of their last five league games, building a solid momentum. However, Signal Iduna Park is one of the toughest grounds for the opponents. Therefore, we expect a draw between the two sides After an intense fight .

Betfair Odds

Dortmund: 2.84 Draw: 3.61 Leverkusen: 2.44 Visit BFB247 To get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!

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