The last direct clashes did not suggest such a crushing victory, in terms of score and performance, but Bayern Munich crushed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 and is now preparing to defend its triple advantage at the BayArena against an opponent who can be ruled out as being unmotivated or giving up. In fact, Bayer Leverkusen in these two years has demonstrated reliability, compactness and, as anticipated, has always created problems for its rivals, so much so that, before last week's defeat, it had never lost in the last six precedents! Certainly the signs that the Bundesliga is giving, namely those of a Bayern Munich very well placed to snatch the title from its rivals, say that, this season, at the height of its potential, Kane and his teammates are superior, but it is a fact that Bayer Leverkusen eliminated Bayern Munich from the national cup and that they finished in the top eight (unlike Kompany's team) of the single Champions League group. However, if Xabi Alonso's team wants to reopen a qualification discussion that now seems closed, they will need a performance in the style of Bayer Leverkusen 2023/2024, that is, practically perfect because against them is one of the greats of European football who, after a somewhat subdued season, have already returned to their usual levels.

Bayer Leverkusen's Shape and Key Statistics

The home defeat against Bremen in the Bundesliga is not a good sign before the Champions League where, however, Bayer Leverkusen has won 4 of the 4 games played at home.

Right at the BayArena, the last league match against Bayern Munich was also recent, ending 0-0 but with 15 shots to 2 in favor of Xabi Alonso's team.

Bayer Leverkusen, before the last home KO of the championship, had remained unbeaten at home for 17 consecutive games.

Bayern Munich's Shape and Key Statistics

Despite the KO against Bochum, Bayern Munich still leads the Bundesliga with an 8-point advantage over Bayer Leverkusen.

In the last 6 games, considering all competitions, Bayern Munich's balance is therefore 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat while the Bavarians' score obtained so far away in the Champions League can be worrying: 3 defeats in 4 games!

The number of goals scored in Europe is abundant, however: 23 in 9 games!

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Prediction and Tactical Analysis

It is immediate to think of a Bayer Leverkusen that will expose itself even more than usual to try to find the way to the net while perhaps it is more difficult to hypothesize the conduct of Bayern Munich. The first leg match contrasts with the latest precedents between the two teams that had always seen Bayer Leverkusen leave without defeat. The absence of Neuer in the ranks of Bayern Munich can be a factor for a match that the BetMines Algorithm prediction also suggests playing, given the great balance in double chance home: 1X.

• The prediction of the BetMines algorithm for the Bayer Leverkusen – Bayern Munich match predicts the 1X sign at 63%
• The prediction of the BetMines algorithm for the Bayer Leverkusen – Bayern Munich match predicts the 2 sign at 37%

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Kovar; Tapsoba, Tah, Hermoso; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Tella, Adlii; Boniface. Coach: Xabi Alonso.

Bayern Monaco (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane. Coach: Kompany.