On the second matchday of Bundesliga, we see Bayer Leverkusen hosting their first game of the season 2024/25 against RB Leipzig. Both teams enter Bay Arena on Saturday, 31st August. It will be an interesting game as the Black and Reds and the Red Bulls come into this game after winning three points in their first league games. Now, we move to discover the favorable picks for this match.
Bayer Leverkusen to win 1.83 (83/100)
Both Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig have earned a winning form in Bundesliga and DFB Pokal before this game. However, The Black and Reds were exceptional last season, losing zero games. Bayer have also won six of their previous seven Bundesliga matches at Bay Arena. On the other hand, RB Leipzig ended three of their last four league games with equal scores. Furthermore, the defending champions have dominated the Red Bulls in the H2Hs, winning the previous three meetings consecutively. Hence, a victory for Bayer Leverkusen will be our first pick for this game.
Both teams to score: Yes 1.53 (53/100)
Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen contributed to BTTS outcomes in both games of the previous season. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer have been promising on the scoring end, netting the ball in each league game since February. On the other hand, the Red Bulls have also found the back of the net in the last eight consecutive matches in Bundesliga. But RB Leipzig have also allowed goals to be scored in six matches during that course. Given the current state of both teams, we believe to see goals from both ends of the field in this game.
Correct score 9.00 (8/1)
Bayer Leverkusen have clipped RB Leipzig to scoring only one goal in three of the previous five H2Hs at Bay Arena, keeping one clean sheet. On the scoring end, the Black and Reds notched multiple goals in the last two home meetings with the Red Bulls. The defending champions have also scored an average of more than two goals in the previous five league games, conceding only four. On the contrary, Leipzig were able to score only one goal in the opening game of the new season in front of the home fans. Based on these numbers, we predict a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen to continue their winning form at Bay Arena.
Team News
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen won the first round of DFB Pokal with a narrow lead of 0-1 against Jena through Jonas Hofmann’s goal in the second half. The Black and Reds also managed three points in the first Bundesliga 2024/25 game against Monchengladbach in a 2-3 thriller. Florian Wirtz netted the ball in the 11th minute of the stoppage time to lead his team to victory. Midfielder Exequiel Palacios is the only fitness concern in the squad ahead of this game.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig kicked off their Bundesliga 2024 with a narrow victory of 1-0 against Bochum at Red Bull Arena. Antonio Nusa was the man of the hour in the game, scoring the only goal just four minutes after coming off the bench in the 55th minute. Willi Orba has a red card suspension while three other players will be out of the game due to injury concerns.
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