Borussia M vs Bayer Match Prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	4.98	4.52	1.685	2.44	1.49	Bonus	400$
	4.9	4.4	1.62	2.48	1.52	Bonus	+500%
	4.8	4.36	1.625	2.44	1.49	Bonus	300€
	4.8	4.36	1.625	2.44	1.49	Bonus	90€
	4.75	4.20	1.65	2.55	1.48	Bonus	100%

One of the most interesting matches of the first round of the Bundesliga will be the meeting between Borussia Gladbach and Bayer Leverkusen. Two clubs with a rich history, known for their colourful and attacking football, will give spectators a real spectacle at the Borussia-Park.

Odds for Borussia M vs Bayer

Bookmakers consider Bayer to be the clear favourite of the meeting, offering rather low odds on the victory of the “pharmacists” in the range from 1.62 to 1.685. At the same time, the victory of Borussia can be bet with favourable odds from 4.8 to 4.98. Gladbach are always dangerous on their field and can give a fight even to a formidable opponent.

Bookmakers also do not discount a draw in this match, offering quotes for this outcome in the region of 4.3 – 4.52. In face-to-face confrontations between Borussia and Bayer, draw results happen quite often, so this option could be a good choice for a risky bet.

Match prediction Borussia M – Bayer Leverkusen

The history of face-to-face meetings speaks about the advantage of Bayer, which won 41 of 102 matches against 27 for Borussia. Since November 2019, Leverkusen has had 6 wins in 8 games, suffering only one defeat. The current form of the teams is also on the side of Leverkusen. If Bayer ended last season on a major note – becoming champions and winning the Cup – Borussia looked extremely unstable, suffering 5 defeats in 10 rounds.

Despite the home-field factor and the desire for revenge, Borussia will find it extremely difficult to stop Bayer’s momentum. The Leverkusen team is superior in terms of players and is in optimum form. We expect a bright and productive football in the performance of the guests, crowned by their victory combined with a “top” total.

Recent official meetings

Borussia M

The end of last season resulted in a difficult experience for the Stallions. Over the previous ten matches, the team won only one victory over Wolfsburg (3:1), suffered five defeats and drew four times. Particularly offensive were the failures in duels with Stuttgart (0:4), Borussia Dortmund (1:2) and Freiburg (0:3).

A series of draws with Eintracht (1-1), Werder (2-2), Union Berlin (0-0) and Heidenheim (1-1) did not add optimism either. Gladbach lacked stability, confidence and the ability to take the game to victory.

The 1-2 defeat to Saarbrücken in the German Cup was another blow to the club’s ego. Borussia missed a chance to add a trophy to the club’s museum and got a serious cause for reflection.

Before the new championship begins, the Stallions are are aiming to regain their former confidence, sharpening their game connections and establishing a balance between attack and defence. The team has good potential and can challenge the Bundesliga leaders, but they must draw the right conclusions from last season’s failures.

Bayer

Leverkusen ended the last football year becoming German champions. In their previous ten matches, the Aspirin have won six, drawn three and lost only once.

The wins in the national championship over Bochum (5-0), Eintracht (5-1) and Augsburg (2-1) were particularly impressive. Bayer showcased their attacking talents, scoring 12 goals in those three encounters.

In the Europa League, Leverkusen also showed their best side. Victory over Roma away (2-0) and a draw with the Italians at home (2-2) allowed Bayer to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, where, unfortunately, the club lost to Atalanta (0:3). The very fact of such a progression through the net, however, speaks of the potential of this team. 

The biggest success of the season came from the victory in the German Cup final over Kaiserslautern (1:0). Bayer managed to snatch the trophy in the most difficult match and got a boost of positive emotions before the start of the new championship.

Before the start of the 2024/2025 season, Leverkusen looks to be one of the most powerful teams in the Bundesliga. The coaching staff has managed to establish a link, find a balance between the lines and unlock the potential of the leaders. If Bayer can keep the momentum going, they can certainly repeat their championship success.

History of head-to-head confrontations

The history of confrontations between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer has 102 matches, in which the Leverkusen side have won 41 games against 27 for the Stallions. In recent years, however, the balance of power has shifted in favour of the Aspirins.

Since November 2019, the Gladbach side have managed to beat Bayer only once with a 2-1 scoreline. In the other seven meetings, six times the Leverkusen side celebrated success and one match ended in a draw. The 0-4 defeat in August 2021 was particularly painful for Borussia.

The scoring statistics are also on Bayer’s side – 196 against Borussia’s 145. On average, Leverkusen hit the Stallions’ goal 1.92 times per match, while they conceded only 1.42 goals.

Dry figures are one thing, but live play on the pitch is another. In the first round of the new season, the Gladbach side will have a great chance to take revenge and reverse the unfortunate trend in head-to-head meetings. On their home field, with the support of the home stands, Borussia will try to give a fight to the surging Bayer.