- The Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich clash will kick off at 2030EAT on Saturday.
- Leverkusen currently top the standings on 52 points.
- Bayern are in second place, two points behind.
Bayer Leverkusen are set to face a litmus test in their title campaign when they welcome defending champions Bayern Munich in a crunch Bundesliga tie on Saturday, February 10.
The league leaders have gone 20 matches without tasting defeat, winning an impressive 16 games and drawing 4 in the process.
Moreover, Xabi Alonso’s coached side are only two games away from equaling Bayern Munich’s record of 32 matches unbeaten in all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen go into the upcoming clash on the back of a narrow 3-2 win over VfB Stuttgart in a DFB-Pokal semi-final earlier this week.
Die Werkself scored their goals through Amine Adli, Robert Andrich and Jonathan Tah while Waldemar Anton and Chris Führich were on the scoresheet for Stuttgart.
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Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have also enjoyed a good run this season, losing just two matches so far in the league.
The Thomas Tuchel charges are the only other team in the league to have reached 50 points and are not giving the leaders breathing space.
A win for the record Bundesliga Champions at Bay Arena will help them dethrone Bayer Leverkusen from the top of the log and increase their chances of winning another title.
Here are the key details you need to have at your fingertips ahead of the blockbuster clash. Click this link to place your bet on the game and remember you can get up to 1000% SportPesa bonus on your multi bet of up to 50 games.
What time does Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich start?
The match is expected to kick off at 8:30 PM Kenyan time at Bay Arena on Saturday.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Team News
Bayer Leverkusen will be without Victor Bonface and Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares who are currently nursing groin and tendon injuries respectively. Exequiel Palacios is also a doubt for this game due to issues to do with his thigh.
Alonso is expected to continue with Patrik Schick as a replacement for Bonface although the Czech Republic forward has not impressed in recent matches.
Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka will continue to control the proceedings at the heart of Die Werkself’s midfield alongside the likes of Andrich.
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On the other hand, Bayern Munich are guaranteed to miss the services of experienced shot-stopper Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, Alphonso Davies and Bouna Sarr who are all injured.
However, the potential return of Serge Gnabry and Joshua Kimmich will be a huge boost for the Bavarians.
Possible Starting Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Hincapie, Tah, Tapsoba, Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo, Wirtz, Hofmann, Schick
Bayern Munich: Ulreich, Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Mazroaui, Goretzka, Kimmich, Muller, Sane, Musiala, Kane
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Head-to-head
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have played each other 19 times in all competitions since 2015, with the Bavarians picking up 12 wins. Four of those fixtures ended in a draw.
The last encounter between the two sides which was staged in September last year at the Allianz Arena ended in a 2-2 draw. In addition, Bayern Munich have overcome Leverkusen twice in their recent five meetings with the latter securing a single win.
Bayer Leverkusen: 3
Draws: 4
Bayern Munich: 12
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Current Form
Bayer Leverkusen: WWDWW
Bayern Munich: WLWWW
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Each side is expected to give their all since the match is likely to determine the winner of the title this season.
However, although the hosts are high on confidence after their brilliant fight back against Stuttgart last Tuesday, Bayern Munich go into the match having had more resting days, something which may influence the outcome of the clash.
Football fans should therefore expect an entertaining game with a few goals particularly from the visitors due to their razor-sharp attack.
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Quick facts abour Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Have Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga?
Bayer Leverkusen have never won the title. They are however the current table toppers in the Bundesliga, the last unbeaten club in Europe’s big five leagues (W16 D4).
They are able to go five points clear if they can beat Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich head-to-head
During the last 69 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen have won 14 times, there have been 12 draws while Bayern Munich have won 43 times.
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