On Tuesday, December 3, Bayern Munich will host Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 of the DFB Pokal, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 CET. Here’s my bet suggestion on the total goals in the match.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head History:
- Bayern Munich remains unbeaten at home this season in all competitions.
- Bayer Leverkusen has not lost away in domestic competitions since May 2023.
- Over 2.5 goals has occurred in only 1 of Bayern Munich’s last 5 matches across all competitions.
- The teams drew 1-1 in their Bundesliga clash earlier this season.
- Bayern Munich has not won in their last 4 meetings with Bayer Leverkusen.
Match Preview:
Bayern Munich is rebounding strongly this season after a trophyless campaign last year. After Bayer Leverkusen’s surprise victories in both the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal last season, Bayern has been motivated to reclaim silverware.
Currently, Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga with 30 points after 12 rounds, remaining unbeaten. In the DFB Pokal, they breezed past Mainz and Ulm with 4-0 victories. Over the weekend, Bayern secured a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker, narrowly avoiding their first loss of the season.
In the UEFA Champions League, Bayern earned 9 points in the group stage, with recent wins over PSG and Benfica.
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Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning German champions, sit 3rd in the Bundesliga with 23 points, 3 behind Bayern. They are on a two-match win streak, including a thrilling 5-2 comeback over Heidenheim and a 2-1 victory against Union Berlin.
In the DFB Pokal, Leverkusen advanced after defeating Carl Zeiss Jena 1-0 and Elversberg 3-0. They also topped their Champions League group with 10 points, finishing 6th.
Possible Line-ups:
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies – Kimmich, Goretzka – Olise, Musiala, Coman – Müller
Bayer Leverkusen: Kovář, Arthur, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié – Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Wirtz, Grimaldo – Schick
Prediction:
Both teams are in strong form, but Bayer Leverkusen’s defense has shown vulnerabilities. With Bayern’s attacking firepower and Leverkusen’s tendency to concede, I’m betting on Over 2.5 goals.
