Bayer Leverkusen take on the visitors Bayern Munich in the round 22 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, February 15th at BayArena (Leverkusen).
Bayer is still strong but no longer perfect. Die Werkself went unbeaten in domestic competitions last season, securing a historic double. The former "Neverkusen" finally clinched their first-ever Bundesliga title before adding the DFB-Pokal. However, their Europa League campaign ended in disappointment, as Atalanta proved too strong in the final. By retaining Xabi Alonso and reinforcing the squad with smart signings, Leverkusen ensured they remained competitive for the new season. So far, things have gone well—they won the Supercup, advanced directly to the Champions League Round of 16, and even knocked Bayern out of the DFB-Pokal in Munich. Their cup run continued with a hard-fought extra-time win over Köln. However, their unbeaten league run ended in the summer, and the gap to the top has grown slightly. Their most recent setback came in a frustrating 0-0 draw against Wolfsburg. Despite maintaining a high level, Leverkusen has struggled to break down compact defensive teams, which has cost them valuable points.
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Bayern endured a disastrous season last year, failing to win a single trophy despite heavy investment—most notably the record-breaking signing of Harry Kane. Even the Supercup slipped away. Appointing Vincent Kompany, who lacked experience at the top level, raised plenty of eyebrows. So far, the results have been mixed. Bayern has already been knocked out of the DFB-Pokal and suffered multiple defeats in the Champions League, forcing them into an early knockout-round battle. They scraped past Celtic in Glasgow with a narrow win, conceding late. On the domestic front, however, they have managed to build a lead over their rivals in the title race. Their most recent Bundesliga match saw them comfortably defeat Werder Bremen 3-0. Bayern’s performances have been inconsistent, but their squad depth continues to make a difference in key moments.
The last five meetings have alternated between Leverkusen victories and draws. Leverkusen does not seem weaker than their opponents at the moment. A bet on the hosts not to lose in Leverkusen looks like the right choice.
Prediction for the match: Bayer Leverkusen not to lose (X2).
