Betting Tip
The 1:3 defeat to Stuttgart last Saturday deprived Bayer 04 Leverkusen of their last chance of a Champions League place — the fourth Bundesliga spot will instead be contested between the Swabians and surprise package Hoffenheim. Changes await the club from Leverkusen in the summer, but Hjulmand's coaching staff definitely want to stay at the club, and they are aiming for a win on matchday 34.
Before losing to Stuttgart, Bayer 04 Leverkusen had looked impressive in their games against Koln (2:1) and Leipzig (4:1), creating almost 6 xG in total in those matches (5.59). The Pharmacists have once again become dangerous in transition thanks to their vertical style, with the full-backs regularly joining the attacks.
In their first season back in the top flight, Hamburg have constantly had problems getting results away from home. The Dinosaurs have collected only 13 points from 16 away matches (only two teams have fewer), and they have conceded 31 goals in those games. It is the defence of Polzin's men that has raised questions — they have conceded 13 goals in their last five matches.
Such a loss of concentration in the back line is linked to Vuskovic's injury — the Croatian talent has already returned from the treatment room, but has still not regained his form. In Leverkusen his presence in the starting line-up does not guarantee stability at the back.
In March, Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat Hamburg away (1:0), but the game in Leverkusen will be different. The Pharmacists will dominate against this mid-table side while allowing them dangerous counter-attacks. Hjulmand's team need control and they will get it, so we are backing the hosts' individual total over.
