Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich predictions, odds and betting tips

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich best bets

Leverkusen to win – 7/4 with Paddy Power
Over 2.5 goals – 8/11 with Betfred
Florian Wirtz to score any time – 11/4 with bet365

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich predictions

Bayer Leverkusen have had better weeks than the last one.

It started when Xabi Alonso’s team lost the first leg of this Champions League last-16 tie 3-0. Bayern Munich already have one foot in the quarter-finals ahead of the return fixture at the BayArena.

Leverkusen then failed to take advantage of a rare Bayern slip in the Bundesliga at the weekend. Despite going 2-0 up Vincent Kompany’s side lost 3-2 to Bochum on Saturday, with Joao Palhina’s red card late in the first half proving to be a turning point.

However, Leverkusen could not take advantage. They too were defeated at home, going down to a 2-0 defeat by Werder Bremen. As such, the gap between the Bundesliga’s top two remains at eight points.

Had Leverkusen won, the title race would have been back on. Instead, they let Bayern off the hook. It was not the best preparation for the second leg.

For all that they are on course to win the title, Bayern have not been flawless this term. In head-to-head clashes between the pair over the last couple of years, Leverkusen have the edge. They also outplayed Bayern in their most recent league meeting, a 0-0 draw last month.

It was therefore surprising that Kompany’s men were so comfortable last week. A Harry Kane brace and a Jamal Musiala strike earned them a 3-0 win and the margin of victory was an accurate reflection of the game as a whole.

Whereas Bayern had 17 shots at the Allianz Arena, Leverkusen had just three. Only one of the visitors’ efforts was on target. Alonso’s side were completely outplayed on the night, giving them a mountain to climb in the second leg.

“A lot went against us, but that was our own fault. We didn’t have good control and made big mistakes. That’s obviously very annoying,” Alonso said.

“It will take time to process this game. But it’s not over until it’s over. The craziest things have already happened in football and we’ll fight to make something happen next week.”

Alonso was part of the Liverpool team that pulled off a stunning comeback against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final. His Leverkusen side must channel some of that energy on Tuesday.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich betting tips

Bayern Munich lead the tie 3-0 at the midway point – do Bayer Leverkusen have any chance?

Bayer Leverkusen to win

The odds are stacked against them, but Bayer Leverkusen must believe they can overturn the 3-0 deficit. Without belief, they are guaranteed to be eliminated on Tuesday.

If the hosts were to establish an early lead on the night, even a team as experienced as Bayern could get jittery.

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Leverkusen need to strike the right balance. The aggregate scoreline dictates that they must take a few risks as a narrow victory would not be enough.

Yet they also must endeavour to keep the back door shut. Their path to the quarter-finals instantly becomes trickier without a clean sheet.

It is hard to see Leverkusen going through from this position, but they can win the second leg in front of their own supporters.

Back Bayer Leverkusen to win at 7/4 with Paddy Power

Over 2.5 goals

Not many teams keep a clean sheet against Bayern Munich, but Bayer Leverkusen have done it twice this season.

Shutting the Bavarians out on Tuesday will be difficult, though, not least because of the gaps Leverkusen are likely to leave when they flood bodies forward.

Alonso’s team may get increasingly desperate as the clock ticks down. If they were only 1-0 up on the hour mark, say, Leverkusen would need to dedicate even more men to the attack.

That would play into Bayern’s hands. Kompany’s team do not need to go searching for a goal early on, but the quality they possess in the final third means they will still pose a threat throughout this match.

The second leg can follow the first by featuring at least three goals.

Tip over 2.5 goals at 8/11 with Betfred

Florian Wirtz to score any time

Florian Wirtz ran the show when Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich played out a 0-0 draw a few weeks back.

Bayern just could not get a handle on the elusive attacking midfielder, whose only shortcoming was his inability to finish off one of his chances.

Kompany’s team might not get so lucky this time around. Wirtz is a joy to watch and he is highly effective too.

He has scored 15 goals across the Bundesliga and the Champions League this term, with six of those coming in Europe.

Only nine players have been more prolific in this competition, and most of those are out-and-out strikers.

Go for Florian Wirtz to score any time at 11/4 with bet365

How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich

Location: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany.
Date and time: Tuesday 11th March, 8pm.
How to watch: TNT Sports 1.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich predictions, odds and betting tips

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich best bets

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich odds

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