Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen match preview
Munich is set for a grand football spectacle as Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen in a clash that echoes last season’s title race. Bayern, amidst the Oktoberfest celebrations, have struggled somewhat during this festive period, winning just half of their last ten home games (D3, L2). But under Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s firepower is unmatched, netting 29 goals in their first six games—more than any Bayern coach before him.
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Bayern München delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, completely controlling the game. They scored five unanswered goals, with a relentless attack throughout both halves. This comprehensive victory is a significant boost for Bayern compared to their recent matches.
Bayern München had an excellent time in the Werder Bremen penalty area. They were consistently threatening and their offensive strategy paid off with a multitude of high-quality chances. With exceptionally many touches in the penalty area and shots, they demonstrated their ability to sustain attacking pressure. High numbers in all key metrics and translating many of these chances into goals created an exceptional performance.
Bayern München dominated the match against Werder Bremen, creating an abundance of high-quality chances from all areas of the pitch. They were especially dangerous from inside the six-yard box and golden zone, as well as from both sides of the box and even from outside the box.
Leverkusen, led by former Bayern star Xabi Alonso, have been equally prolific, averaging 3.25 goals per game. Yet, their defense has been shaky, conceding nine goals in just four matches. The visitors have a knack for comebacks, avoiding defeat in eight of their last nine Bundesliga games when falling behind.
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Bayer Leverkusen had an excellent defence over the course of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, but recent metrics indicate some worrying trends. Although they maintained a consistently lower opposition pass tempo, their defensive intensity has significantly decreased, and their PPDA has increased over the recent 11 matches, signaling a decline in performance. Moreover, significant increases in the opposition's xT and final third to box percentage highlight an increasing vulnerability in their defensive setup.
Bayer Leverkusen showed resilience by dominating the match after a shaky start, having let in three goals within the first half. They scored consistently throughout the game, including a crucial late goal in added time to secure the win. The dominating second-half performance, overpowering their opponent in every phase, was key to their comeback and overall satisfaction with the match.
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Bayer Leverkusen's performance in chance creation against Wolfsburg was fairly typical. They managed to create more high-quality opportunities than usual. This focus on making their chances really count might explain the higher number of goals scored. The win was a result of efficiency and sharp finishing in front of goal despite a standard chance-creation performance.
Bayer Leverkusen were most dangerous in this high-scoring match when they shot from the six-yard box and the left side of the box. They also created a notable number of chances from the golden zone, making their central attacks the key factor in their win against Wolfsburg.
Emotions will run high, with Michael Olise dazzling in Bayern’s recent 5-0 win, while Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface continues to shine with four goal contributions in his last two games. Expect goals—Leverkusen have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 away games.
