The grand finale of the Bundesliga, in a sense, has come. The most relevant game of the season will mark an event that many have been waiting for months: Leverkusen vs. Bayern. After their draw in the Allianz at the beginning of the campaign, now the Aspirines have the chance to pull the upset that can break one of the longest dynasties in world football.
Die Werkself comes from beating Darmstadt in an uneventful game for the league, while in the DFB Pokal, they pulled a comeback against the aggressive Stuttgart, so they are alive in all competitions.
The Bavarians have recovered from their unexpected setback against Bremen with three wins in a row, although all have been against teams in the lower ends of the table.
Will Bayer Leverkusen be capable of getting the necessary win to put an end to the “Bayernliga”? Let’s find out.
When and where?
Saturday, February 10th, 12:30 pm ET at the BayArena
Moneyline odds:
Leverkusen 2.658
Bayern 2.569
Draw Offs:
4
Where can I watch it?
Star+ and Sky Sports
Why bet on Bayer Leverkusen?
The team from Leverkusen is living a historic season, as they are on track to become the first club in the history of Germany to end a league season undefeated. There’s still a long way to go, and this game could mark a cornerstone in their quest, for the good or the bad. Whatever the case, it’s still remarkable what this team has achieved with a young coach and a relatively quiet approach to the market.
In twenty games, they have sixteen wins and four draws. They also have been a machine in attack, with 52 goals in favor, being the only team close to Bayern’s relentless offense. What they have in favor is their excellent defense, with just 14 goals against, the best in the Bundesliga. That puts them in third place for the best defenses in the top five leagues, surpassed only by Inter and Nice defensive walls.
As much of the African Cup has passed, they recovered their first-choice center-back pair, although Victor Boniface is still injured.
Why bet on Bayern München?
The Bavarians have been the most consistent team in Europe’s top leagues from this century, at least in terms of league performance. They already surpassed Juventus, their closest competitor, years ago, and now focus on maintaining a dynasty that, for many, is harmful for the Bundesliga, but that’s not an issue for them. Even if some consider that competition in the local tournament is poor, Bayern is still a European Great who wins the Champions League now and then and is always a force to reckon with, reaching the knockout stages as long as the memory goes.
Now, their dominion is threatened by an unlikely foe, as when many pointed out Dortmund or Leipzig, Leverkusen is the one posing a real challenge. The Bavarians come with sixteen wins, two draws, and two losses. They have 59 goals in favor and have suffered 19. Of course, the main thing to point out is that they have the best goalscorer in Europe: Harry Kane. The “Hurrykane” is living a second youth, and has twenty-four goals already.
They were eliminated in the Pokal by a lower division team and have a hefty challenge in the Champions League with teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City in good form, so they must focus on the league as a blank season would be a truly historic feat for Túchel. They also lost the German Super Cup, being steamrolled by Leipzig 3-0.
Final Betting Analysis: Leverkusen vs. Bayern
Both teams have played 55 times in history, with the Bavarians winning a whopping 34 times, ten games went Leverkusen’s way, and there were eleven draws. However, this is not surprising, as Bayern has similar numbers against almost any other team in Germany.
As said before, this team tied in the first leg. It was a rollercoaster of a match, as Harry Kane opened the score before the ten-minute mark. Later, Álex Grimaldo got the tie, and when we all thought this would be the final result, Goretzka got the 2-1 with a wondergoal. Finally, in injury time, a penalty by Palacios sealed an impressive draw.
Sincerely speaking, Leverkusen has shown a great mentality, and we believe they’ll be capable of pulling up the upset of the decade in the Bundesliga. We’ll go for a 2-1 local win.
Go for a victory for the Apirines at 2.658. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $165.8 for a total of $265.8.
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