The Bundesliga returns this weekend with Matchday 16, kicking off with an unmissable clash: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen.
BvB ended the year with an away victory, defeating Wolfsburg 1-3.
Meanwhile, the Aspirines dominated Freiburg with a 5-1 win, featuring a stunning four-goal performance by Patrik Schick.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen Betting Odds and Info
| Dortmund 2.76 | Leverkusen 2.51 | Draw Offs: 3.91 |
| When? | Friday, January 10 at 2:30 pm ET, 1:30 pm CST, 12:30 pm MT, and 11:30 am PT |
| Where? | Signal Iduna Park |
| Where can I watch it? | ESPN+ and fuboTV |
Why bet on Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund starts the year far from where they want to be: currently sitting sixth in the Bundesliga with 25 points, 11 behind leaders Bayern Munich. They come into this match on a five-game unbeaten streak, though only two of those were wins.
The yellow team’s struggles have been on the road, where they’ve managed just five points out of a possible 21. At home, however, they remain unbeaten with six wins and two draws. Notably, those draws came in their last two home games, both ending 1-1 against Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim. In both instances, the opponents scored in the final minutes (85th and 90+1, respectively).
A significant challenge for Nuri Sahin will be the defense. Niklas Süle remains sidelined with an injury, and Waldemar Anton and Almugera Kabar have not trained due to illness. This may force the coach to once again improvise by deploying Emre Can in the backline. In preparation, 19-year-old Italian defender Filippo Mané has been promoted to the first team as a potential backup option.
Additionally, Marcel Sabitzer, who missed the match against Wolfsburg, is still injured and unlikely to be available on Friday. Pascal Gross is suspended for two games after being sent off in the last match.
Lastly, Donyell Malen is reportedly close to joining Aston Villa, making it likely that he won’t feature to avoid potential injury. These absences leave Dortmund with a notably thin squad, relying heavily on inexperienced young players.
Why bet on Bayer Leverkusen?
Bayer Leverkusen is on track to contend once again for the Bundesliga title. With 32 points, they sit second in the league, four behind Bayern Munich, and have been improving steadily.
After a stretch of five draws in six matches, Leverkusen has turned things around and now boasts five consecutive victories, the latest being a 5-1 triumph over Freiburg. They are currently on a 13-match unbeaten streak. On Sunday, they played a friendly against Oberhausen, a team from the amateur divisions of German football, securing a 2-0 win with goals from Florian Wirtz and Patrik Schick.
Speaking of these two players, the Czech forward scored four goals in the last league match, bringing his Bundesliga tally to nine. Meanwhile, the German midfielder has been one of the league’s standout performers, with seven goals and seven assists.
As visitors, Leverkusen remains unbeaten with four wins and three draws, scoring in every match. However, they’ve kept a clean sheet in just one of those games. Their last two away matches were victories over Union Berlin (1-2) and Augsburg (0-2).
One challenge for Xabi Alonso is the absence of Victor Boniface. The Nigerian striker, who hasn’t played since November 18, suffered a setback in his recovery and may take longer to return. Jonas Hofmann has resumed training with the club, while Amine Adli is expected to return by the end of the month.
Final Betting Analysis: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Last season, these teams faced each other twice, with both matches ending in 1-1 draws. The most recent encounter featured a dramatic equalizer by Josip Stanisic in the 90+7th minute in Dortmund. Borussia is unbeaten in their last four games against Bayer, with two wins, while Leverkusen has managed only one victory in their previous seven meetings.
The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Bayer Leverkusen, with a Moneyline of 2.51, while Borussia Dortmund stands at 2.76, and the draw is at 3.91.
It will be a clash of two titans, but much will depend on how both teams perform after nearly a month without an official match. Dortmund remains unbeaten at home, and Leverkusen is unbeaten on the road. We believe this trend will continue, resulting in a draw 2-2.
Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 3.95 you will gain $295 for a total payout of $395.
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