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Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen
The Nations League is history for this year and there are less than two months to go until the start of the 2022 World Cup. After rather poor performances by the DFB team, fans’ eyes will turn back to the Bundesliga in the coming weeks. The eighth matchday is on the agenda this weekend, and fans can look forward to a top match to kick things off. FC Bayern München welcomes Werkself Leverkusen on Friday evening at 8:30 pm. Find out in our Bayern – Leverkusen betting tips whether Bayern will remain winless again or whether they will get back on track.
If we take a closer look at the table of the top flight of German football before the start of the eighth round, we see that FC Bayern is currently only in fifth place. The record champions have been waiting four games for a win and Julian Nagelsmann is under increasing pressure. The upcoming opponents from Leverkusen have also not been convincing in recent weeks. At the moment, Bayer 04 is only good enough for 15th place.
Bayern – Leverkusen info:
– Date & Time: 30/09/2022, 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich)
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Bayern Form & Balance Check
It was an absolute rarity that FC Bayern went into the international break in such a bad mood. For four games now, the Munich team has been waiting for a win. Three draws, plus the 1-0 defeat at FC Augsburg before the two-week break. All those responsible for the record champions know that Bayern must deliver next Friday. For there to be a win against Leverkusen, Bayern must above all get their own offensive going again. While the Munich side scored a whopping 15 goals in the first four matchdays, they only scored four goals in the last four games.
Who scores the goals?
The record champions are having problems in all parts of the team at the moment and that is of course primarily noticeable in the offensive. Four goals in the last four games are far from the record champions’ standard. Coach Nagelsmann must somehow manage to get the attack around Musiala, Mané, Müller & Co. going again. The FCB’s German internationals in particular did not necessarily give the impression at the DFB team that they would return to Munich with a lot of self-confidence.
Bayern facts & analysis
– 5th place in the Bundesliga with 12 points.
– Last lost 0:1 against Augsburg
– Since 4 games without a win
Leverkusen form & balance check
As before, Leverkusen fans can be anything but satisfied with their start to the new season. After the first seven matchdays, Leverkusen are on five points and thus in 15th place. If we take a look at the last five games, the balance looks completely even. Bayer 04 has two draws, two defeats and one win to show for this period. On the last matchday, they played at home against the Grün-Weisen from Bremen. Against the promoted team, Leverkusen did not manage more than a 1-1 draw.
Demirbay leads the way
In a phase like this, you need real guys who lead the way. In Kerem Demirbay, Leverkusen have a player in their own ranks who is currently in captivating form. The midfielder has been successful in each of the last three games and has never been able to achieve such a series before. If we take a closer look at the bare figures, then it should actually work out with a point in Munich. In the calendar year 2022, Leverkusen lost only two away games. Leverkusen also celebrated their only win of the season away from home (3-0 in Mainz).
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– With 5 points on place 15
– Last played 1:1 against Bremen
– Better away than at home
Predicted line-up – last updated 28 September 2022
At FC Bayern, coach Julian Nagelsmann will again start in a 4-3-3. Manuel Neuer has recovered from his Corona illness, as has Leon Goretzka. Both will be back in the starting eleven. Next to Upamecano, De Ligt will get his chance again. Pavard will defend at right back. Up front, it should come down to the trio of Sané, Mané and super-talented Musiala.
The upcoming opponents from Leverkusen will be sent out on the pitch with a 4-3-3. Hudson-Odoi, who has been on the verge of a move to Munich in recent years, will start at ten. Andrich and Demirbay will close down the centre. Up front, Schick will provide the goals.
Bayern – Leverkusen direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other in 95 matches so far and the direct comparison clearly goes to Bayern. 58 times the winner came from Munich. Leverkusen won 18 times and the two teams shared the points 18 times.
– On average Bayern Munich score 2.8 goals against Bayer Leverkusen and Bayer Leverkusen score 1 goal against Bayern Munich.
– Bayern Munich has not lost any of its last 13 home matches
– The most common result between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen is 2-1. 10 matches ended like this
– Bayern Munich home record this season: 1 wins – 2 draws – 0 losses
