Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
Despite having played only four rounds before their first head-to-head meeting of the season, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have quickly taken the lead in the tournament. Both German giants are in great form following the international break and will be eager to showcase their attacking prowess in what is arguably the biggest match of the autumn.
Bayern Munich
Crushing victories over Holstein Kiel (6:1), Dinamo Zagreb (9:2), and Werder Bremen (5:0) have reestablished Bayern Munich's reputation as Europe's most dangerous attack. Star forward Harry Kane has been on fire, scoring 10+3 in his last four appearances, including international matches. In terms of xG, the team is among the top two in the Bundesliga (11.28), and they have a significant lead in the difference between expected goals and actual goals scored (16).
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen lead the Bundesliga in expected goals (11.80). It seemed that their setback against RB Leipzig (2:3), which ended their unbeaten run in domestic competitions, might break their morale, but they have only gained momentum since. Besides Florian Wirtz (6+1 in 5 Bundesliga and Champions League matches), Leverkusen’s standout player has been Victor Boniface. The Nigerian came off the bench to secure a win against VfL Wolfsburg (4:3) and had already torn apart TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (4:1) a week earlier, contributing 2+1.
Bayern Munich vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction
Over the last two seasons, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have met four times, with each match featuring at least three goals. In Munich, we can expect a spectacular and open game between two top clubs.
