Our experts offer you the best predictions, odds and analysis for Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga 12/03/2023
Bayer Leverkusen has become this season’s big revelation, transforming into a powerful machine capable of leading the Bundesliga while dominating rivals in the Europa League and the DFB-Pokal. Their next challenge is Borussia Dortmund, a team that has already tested the top clubs in Germany.
- Final result: Bayer Leverkusen – 1.61 at bet365
- Total Goals: Over 3.5 – 1.90 at bet365
- Will score or assist: Álex Grimaldo – 2.37 at bet365
All odds courtesy of bet365, correct at time of publication and subject to change
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Xabi Alonso’s work with Bayer Leverkusen this season reads like a different playbook. The numbers are striking: 19 wins, one draw and zero losses across all competitions this season, with 64 goals scored and just 14 conceded in twenty matches. When focusing on home games, the team has secured eight wins, with thirty goals for and only six against. It’s a setup that tempts bettors with appealing odds as they head into Sunday’s test.
The appeal of a Leverkusen triumph sits in part on their opponent. Dortmund, while often seen as a notch below Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in the domestic league, has taken charge in the Champions League, leading what’s been described as the “Group of Death” that includes Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United and AC Milan. They even defeated Milan 3-1 at San Siro on Tuesday.
The argument for backing a home win goes beyond the numbers. Dortmund’s recent stumbles against other members of the Bundesliga’s top four—0-2 to Bayern at the start of November and a 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart a week later—signal vulnerability. And the toll of a trip to San Siro this week can’t be ignored when visiting the Leverkusen fortress.
A date to enjoy the goals
It’s noteworthy that six of Bayer Leverkusen’s eight BayArena fixtures this season have produced four or more goals. Leverkusen tends to score at least once, and in seven of those eight games they’ve hit more than two goals. Add Dortmund’s ten goals across their last four matches, and the stage is set for a high-scoring affair.
Álex Grimaldo has been a central figure in Leverkusen’s explosive form. The 28-year-old Valencian winger, a product of Barcelona’s youth system, has contributed nine goals and six assists this season, playing a key role in at least one goal in nine of the twelve league games. Grimaldo, who played against Häcken on Thursday, arrives fresh for this matchup and has blanked in no stretch longer than three days, a sign that he could again be decisive at the weekend. This season’s early strike against Bayern in September was a reminder of his impactful presence, making him a potential game-changer again come Sunday.
Source: Goal