Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen match preview

MATCH PREVIEW Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Pulse Contributor 23:08 - 30.10.2025

Bayern Munich will welcome Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in a big Bundesliga match day 9.

This is an important early-season game between the top teams in the league. Bayern, the defending champions, have made a perfect start to the season. But they now face a strong Leverkusen side that is in great form and wants to show they can seriously compete for the title.

Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen preview

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Bayern Munich head into this match in unstoppable form, top of the Bundesliga with 8 wins from 8 games and 24 points. Led by the Bundesliga's top goal scorer, Harry Kane, the team has been ruthless in attack, scoring 30 goals and conceding only 4 goals so far in the league.

The Bavarians have turned the Allianz Arena into a fortress, winning three of their four home games by at least four goals. Another win here would not only keep them unbeaten but also strengthen their grip at the top of the table.

Leverkusen comes into this clash believing they are Bayern’s biggest threat right now. Sitting 5th with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), they have been flying under new coach Kasper Hjulmand.

Since the visitors are also in an excellent run of form, the home team will expect a lot of resistance, especially as both teams have something to prove in this match. For Leverkusen, it is to make Munich taste their first defeat of the season.

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Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen head-to-head.

Both teams have had a fair share of the spoils in their last ten meetings. Both Bayern Munich and Leverkusen have 3 wins each, with the other 4 matches ending in a draw. Only one out of those matches ended goalless.

Football fans, especially those betting on Livescorebet, should expect premium entertainment in this fixture. This match will see at least over 2.5 goals.

Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen team news

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Bayern Munich will miss Alphonso Davies (knee), Jamal Musiala (broken calf), and Hiroki Ito (foot injury). While these players are important to Vincent Kompany and his plans for the team, the coach still has a very formidable squad to win any match comfortably.

As usual, Harry Kane will be upfront with Luis Diaz, Olise, and Jackson to provide attacking threats for the team. Gnabry will play the number 10 role, and Kimmich will be tasked with controlling the midfield.

Leverkusen has several injuries in midfield and attack, including Equi Fernández, Exequiel Palacios, Nathan Tella, and Malik Tillman. Their attack will rely on Ernest Poku, who’s scored three important goals this season.

Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen probable Lineups

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Guerreiro, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Kane, Olise, Diaz; Jackson

Leverkusen: Flekken; Andrich, Bade, Belocian; Arthur, Garcia, Hofmann, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Kofane

Bayern Munich
18:30
1 NOV
Leverkusen

Bayern Munich vs Leverkusen prediction and betting tips

Bayern are clear favorites thanks to their strong home record, deep squad, and good recent form. But Leverkusen will not go down without a fight and could get on the scoresheet. Expect a lively game and a goal from the unstoppable Harry Kane!

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