Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig 2nd round Bundesliga match prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	2.066	3.765	3.765	2.37	1.685	Bonus	400$
	1.87	3.95	3.8	2.4	1.55	Bonus	+500%
	1.992	3.62	3.62	2.288	1.625	Bonus	300€
	2.066	3.765	3.765	2.37	1.685	Bonus	+100%
	1.992	3.62	3.62	2.288	1.625	Bonus	90€
	-	-	-	-	-	Bonus	300$

Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are two colourful teams in the German Bundesliga, claiming the top spots.

Bayer, managed by Xabi Alonso, had an impressive last season. Leverkusen not only won the championship gold but also added the German Cup to their piggy bank. Now the Aspirinovs face the task of confirming their class and start the new season as brightly as they finished the previous one.

Leipzig, on the other hand, has a balanced squad and is characterised by its unyielding nature. Despite a controversial end to the last season, the Bulls managed to fulfil their main objective – to qualify for the Champions League.

Odds for the match Bayer vs Leipzig

In the match Bayer vs Leipzig, the hosts are considered favourites. But the guests cannot be called clear outsiders. The odds on Bayer’s victory range from 1.992 to 2.066, indicating a probability of their success of about 48-50%.

The odds for Leipzig to win range from 3.62 to 3.765, which corresponds to a probability of around 26-27%. Bookmakers do consider Leipzig’s chances of winning slightly lower than Bayer’s, but the difference is not too significant.

The odds for a draw are identical to those for a Leipzig win, ranging from 3.62 to 3.765, giving an average draw probability of around 26-27%. The experts consider a draw to be just as likely as a Leipzig win.

As for the total number of goals, bookmakers suggest that more than 2.5 goals are likely to be scored in this match. Odds for “Total more than 2.5 goals” range from 1.625 to 1.685, while for “Total less than 2.5 goals” – from 2.288 to 2.37, indicating the expectation of a rather effective game.

In general, bookmaker odds suggest that the match between Bayer and Leipzig will be competitive and equal, with Bayer having a slight advantage. The probability of a draw is seen as about the same as the probability of a Leipzig win. Furthermore, the match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a higher probability of more than 2.5 goals being scored.

Bayer vs Leipzig Match Prediction

Bayer is a slight favourite in this confrontation. Leverkusen had a very strong end to last season, winning the Bundesliga gold medals and the German Cup. Alonso’s team is now on the rise and will play at home.

Leipzig has fewer chances to win. “Bulls” finished the last championship ambiguously, losing a lot of points in matches with rivals. But still, getting into the Champions League can be put in their favour.

The history of face-to-face meetings suggests a slight advantage for Leipzig – 7 wins in 16 matches against 5 for Bayer. However, it was the “aspirin” who won the last 3 matches. Last season, Leverkusen twice beat the Bulls with the scores of 3:2 and 2:3.

Bookmakers also expect a productive match – the odds for TB 2.5 are 1.625-1.685. Given the attacking potential of both teams, this forecast looks logical.

Leverkusen is now in top form, has home-field advantage and is motivated to start the new season successfully. Betting on a Bayer win at odds of around 2.0 looks like a great option.

Match prediction: Bayer wins for 2.066.

Alternative prediction: TB 2.5 for 1.65.

Recent official meetings

Bayer

Bayer Leverkusen have spent the end of the 2023/24 season very powerfully. In the last 7 matches, the Aspirins scored 5 wins with 1 defeat and 1 draw. Xabi Alonso’s team fought for trophies in three tournaments at once, achieving success in two of them.

Bayer finished on a high note in the Bundesliga, defeating Bochum (5-0), Eintracht (5-1) and Augsburg (2-1). These victories allowed Leverkusen to win the championship gold medals.

There was a real triumph for the “aspirin players” was the victory in the German Cup. In the final against Kaiserslautern, Alonso’s wards won the trophy with a score of 0:1. Thus, Bayer made a “golden double”.

In the Europa League, Bayer suffered a setback. Due to the guest victory over Roma at the stage of the 1/2 final (2:0 in Rome and 2:2 in Leverkusen), the “pharmacists” went further. In the final, they were waiting for a match with Atalanta, which was stronger with a score of 0:3 at home. Thus, the Europa League remained the unconquered top for Bayer.

Of the significant results of the off-season, it is worth noting the victory over Stuttgart in the German Super Cup. Leverkusen defeated the Swabians 3-1.

In the first round of the German Cup 2024/25 the Lions faced the club Karl-Zeiss Jena from the Regional League. The match took place on 28 August on the opponent’s field. The favourite of the match was obvious, the final score:

Clearly. Bayer had a successful season, barring a misfire in the Europa League. Alonso managed to instil in the team attacking football and a winning mentality. With such a selection of performers, the Aspirins will surely fight for trophies in the new season.

Leipzig

Leipzig wrapped up the German 2023/24 championship with a firm intention to qualify for the Champions League. Given the tightness at the top of the Bundesliga standings, Marco Rosa’s side needed maximum focus and reserves of points.

In the final 8 rounds, the Bulls have only 4 wins and 4 draws. The draws came against Eintracht (2:2), Werder (1:1), Hoffenheim (1:1) and Mainz (0:0). In each of these matches, Leipzig had the game and territorial advantage, but the realisation of chances was poor.

The significant wins over Borussia Dortmund (4:1), Freiburg (4:1) and Wolfsburg (3:0) were pleasing. These successes allowed Rose’s wards to finish in 4th place and qualify for the Champions League.

The start of the new German championship was not easy for the Bulls. Leipzig played their first match in their home stands against Bochum. The result of the meeting:

On 17 August Leipzig played a 1/32 German Cup final match against Essen from the Regional League. The match took place on the outsider’s field and ended with a logical victory for Leipzig with a score of

Overall, Leipzig had a mixed ending to the 2023/24 season. Too many points were lost in games against direct rivals, but they still managed to qualify for the Champions League.

History of head-to-head confrontations

The history of confrontation between Bayer and Leipzig in German football is not as long as many other clubs, as RB Leipzig was founded relatively recently – in 2009.

In the last 10 face-to-face meetings in the Bundesliga, there is a slight advantage for Bayer. The Leverkusen club has 4 victories, while Leipzig won 3 matches. Another 3 games ended in a draw.

It is worth noting that in the last 3 matches, Bayer has always taken the upper hand. Last season’s clash between the teams was particularly impressive: the Aspirins twice beat the Bulls 3:2 and 2:3.

The last draw between the clubs happened on 26 September 2020 (1-1). Before that, the teams also parted ways in October 2019 and March 2020.

For the entire history of the confrontation, counting 16 matches, Leipzig has 7 victories against 5 for Bayer. 4 meetings ended in a draw. Thus, the “Bulls” won just under 44% of face-to-face matches – about 31%.

Leipzig also has a slight advantage in terms of goals scored: 26 goals against Bayer’s 24. On average, the Bulls score 1.63 goals per match, while Leverkusen score 1.50.

Overall, Bayer Leipzig and Bayer Leipzig are quite even and combative. Historically, Leipzig has been slightly more successful, but Bayer has recently taken the initiative.

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