On Saturday, October 5, Bayer Leverkusen will host Holstein Kiel in the 6th round of the Bundesliga, kicking off at 15:30 Central European Time. Analysts at Sportsmacro have prepared the lineups, forecasts, and predictions for this matchup.
Bayer Leverkusen
The reigning champions of Germany successfully retained all their key players over the summer and kept Xabi Alonso as their coach. This consistency positions Bayer Leverkusen as a strong contender for the Bundesliga title alongside Bayern Munich this season.
In their last league match, Leverkusen faced Bayern Munich away and managed to earn a point, with Robert Andrich’s stunning long-range strike matched by an impressive equalizer from Alexander Pavlovic. Before that, they achieved a thrilling late victory against Wolfsburg (4-3) and dominated Hoffenheim (4-1). Currently, Xabi Alonso’s squad sits with 10 points from five matches.
On Tuesday, Bayer recorded their second Champions League win of the season, narrowly defeating AC Milan 1-0 at home, thanks to a goal from Victor Boniface. In their Champions League opener, they decisively beat Feyenoord 4-0.
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Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel, a newcomer to the Bundesliga, operates with the league’s smallest budget and a modest squad, according to Transfermarkt. It’s clear that the “Storks” will be battling to avoid relegation this season. Nevertheless, their presence in the Bundesliga is a significant achievement for both the club and the city.
After five rounds, Holstein Kiel finds itself at the bottom of the table with just 1 point, which they earned from a 2-2 draw against Bochum. In their most recent match, Kiel fought valiantly against Eintracht Frankfurt, coming from behind twice, but ultimately lost 2-4.
Key Facts about the match
- Since May 2023, Bayer Leverkusen has lost only one Bundesliga match.
- Holstein Kiel is still searching for their first win in the league.
- Notably, four out of Holstein Kiel’s five Bundesliga matches have featured over 3.5 total goals.
Probable Lineups
- Bayer Leverkusen: Hrádecký – Frimpong, Tah, Tapsoba, Incapié, Grimaldo – Xhaka, Aleix Garcia – Wirtz, Adli – Schick
- Holstein Kiel: Weiner – Becker, Erras, Johansson, Geshwill – Knudsen, Holtby, Remberg – Porath, Pichler, Machino
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Bayer Leverkusen and Holstein Kiel have met only three times. Two of those matches occurred in the 2. Bundesliga during the 1978/79 season, while the other took place in the DFB-Pokal in 2004. Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious in all three encounters.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
This matchup features two teams of significantly different levels, and it’s reasonable to expect Bayer Leverkusen to score multiple goals. I’m betting on over 3.5 total goals in the game
