Tournament: Bundesliga, Germany
Venue: BayArena (Leverkusen)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 18:30
Bayer Leverkusen will host RB Leipzig in the 2nd round of the German Bundesliga on August 31, 2024. The reigning champions, Bayer, will be aiming for another home victory, while RB Leipzig will look to spoil the party.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Bayer Leverkusen continues their unbeaten streak in official matches at home this season.
- RB Leipzig has only lost once in their last 16 games.
- Bayer has remained undefeated in their last 32 home matches.
- RB Leipzig is unbeaten in their last 8 away games.
- Bayer has conceded in their last 6 matches.
- Bayer has scored in their last 8 games.
- Bayer wins the first half in 56% of matches, while RB Leipzig wins in 47% of their encounters.
Team Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen, known as "Neverkusen," finally shook off their reputation by securing their first-ever Bundesliga title last season. Despite losing in the Europa League final to Atalanta, they made a "golden double" domestically. RB Leipzig, on the other hand, spent much of last season fighting for a top-four spot in the Bundesliga, securing their place in the Champions League.
Xabi Alonso has remained with Bayer Leverkusen, and the club has strengthened its squad by bringing in players like Aleix Garcia, Terje, and van den Berg. Leipzig has seen the departure of Dani Olmo back to Barcelona and the exits of Moriba and Angeliño. They have reinforced their squad with the signings of Nusa and goalkeeper Vandevoordt.
The champions also secured the Super Cup and began their Bundesliga campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. RB Leipzig, after winning against Rot Weiss Essen in the cup, started their Bundesliga season with a 1-0 victory over Bochum.
Possible Starting Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Hradecky
- Defenders: Hincapie, Tah, Tapsoba
- Midfielders: Grimaldo, Wirtz, Hofmann, Andrich, Xhaka, Frimpong
- Forward: Boniface
RB Leipzig (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Gulácsi
- Defenders: Raum, Orban, Simakan, Klostermann
- Midfielders: Simons, Kampl, Seiwald, Haidara
- Forwards: Šeško, Openda
Head-to-Head Matches: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen has won all three of the previous head-to-head matches against RB Leipzig.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bayer Leverkusen has been solid at home, and despite some challenges, they are expected to secure another victory. Our recommendation is to bet on Bayer Leverkusen to win (odds – 1.8).
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen to win.
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