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Hertha BSC vs. Bayer Leverkusen
This weekend, the 18 teams of the Bundesliga have to face each other one last time before the international break. Hertha BSC and Bayer Leverkusen will also meet on Matchday 11, kicking off at 3:30 pm on Sunday at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. The condition of the pitch could have a big influence on the quality of the game, as the constant rain in the capital over the last few days has already caused Union to slip and slide at the Olympiastadion in the Conference League. Find out who we see ahead in this match in the following Hertha vs Leverkusen tip.
Hertha are in twelfth place after ten matchdays with twelve points. Pal Dardai’s team has not played to a single draw, but has won four and lost six. A record that once again speaks more for a relegation battle than international business. After a strong start, Leverkusen have recently lost some ground and have slipped to fourth place with 17 points. With another loss of points, the Werkself are likely to be overtaken by some lurking teams.
Hertha – Leverkusen info
– Date & Time: 07.11.2021, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Berlin, Olympiastadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 11
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Hertha Form & Balance Check
Hertha have been lacking consistency throughout this season. The first cup round win against Meppen was followed by three defeats at the start of the Bundesliga. Then the Berliners won two games in a row against the promoted teams from Bochum and Fürth, only to lose the next two games against Leipzig and Freiburg. The capital then won three games in a row, most recently suffering another defeat in a disappointing 0:2 against Hoffenheim.
Nearly full squad against Leverkusen
One of many factors for this rollercoaster ride for Hertha may have been the sheer mass of injuries at the start of the season. Uncontested or potential regulars were constantly out, forcing coach Dardai to rebuild time and again. Recently, however, the injury list has thinned out again, and only Lukas Klünter will be out injured against Leverkusen. However, the Berliners will also have to do without captain Boyata, who was sent off after a brutal tackle on Hoffenheim’s Angelo Stiller and was suspended for three games.
Hertha facts & analysis
– 3 wins from last 4 competitive matches.
– Last match lost 0:2 against Hoffenheim
– Rank 12 in Bundesliga
Leverkusen form & balance check
Bayer Leverkusen had made a furious start to the season with eight wins from their first ten competitive games and at one stage even seemed to be the first contender to chase Bayern. But then came the slump: the Werkself failed to win five competitive matches in a row. These included the heavy 1:5 defeat against the same Bavarians, as well as the disappointing cup defeat against second division side Karlsruhe. It seemed to be the same story as the last few years: Leverkusen start strongly and arouse euphoria, only to collapse at some point.
Rehabilitation against Betis
However, the Werkself had another opportunity to turn the tables during the week. In the Europa League match against Real Betis Sevilla, the first leg ended 1-1, but the Leverkusen team had a lot planned for the second leg and got the frustration of the last few weeks off their chest. At the end of a beautiful evening of football, Bayer won 4:0, with Moussa Diaby being the celebrated man with two goals and two assists. However, the result was marred by the red card for Kerem Demirbay, who got into an altercation with Nabil Fekir, who was also sent off afterwards.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– Won 4-0 against Betis during the week.
– Previously 5 games without a win
– Rank 4 in the Bundesliga
Predicted line-up – last update on 5 November 2021
For Hertha, Dardai and Plattenhardt return to the starting line-up, the rest of the team could otherwise remain unchanged. Other options would otherwise be Tousart for Ascasibar, Maolida for Mittelstädt or Ekkelenkamp for Darida. Leverkusen are likely to rotate slightly in view of the English week and bring in Sinkgraven for Hincapie. Alario, who has been struggling lately, should finally fill his role as Schick’s replacement and replace Paulinho. The latter is as much an alternative to Adli for this as Amiri.
Hertha – Leverkusen direct comparison & statistics
Hertha BSC and Bayer Leverkusen have met 56 times so far. The Werkself has a clear lead with 27 victories, while Hertha have won 15 games. A further 14 games have ended in draws. Last season, the first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, and after the 3-0 win for Hertha in the second leg, the Bayer coach at the time, Peter Bosz, was forced to resign. Leverkusen have now failed to win or score a goal against the Berliners for four games.
– The most frequent result between Hertha BSC and Bayer Leverkusen is 2-1. 5 matches ended like this.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Hertha BSC and Bayer Leverkusen is 1.4.
– The average number of goals scored in a Hertha BSC vs Bayer Leverkusen clash is 2.4.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 3-0 (home to Hertha BSC) and 0-0 (home to Bayer Leverkusen).
– Both teams lost their last match with 0:2.
