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UEFA Champions League - Bayer Leverkusen VS Bayern Munchen Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Bayer Leverkusen VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:12-03-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen will be without Nordi Mukiele, who is suspended following his red card in the first leg. Additionally, Jeanuel Belocian has been ruled out for the rest of the season, further limiting Xabi Alonso’s defensive options. As a result, the backline could see a reshuffle, with Mario Hermoso, Piero Hincapie, and Jonathan Tah forming a three-man defence.
In midfield, Robert Andrich is a doubt due to illness, which could see Exequiel Palacios step in alongside Granit Xhaka in the centre of the park. Meanwhile, the hosts have been dealt a significant attacking blow, as Florian Wirtz remains sidelined until early April due to injury. His absence means that Amine Adli is likely to feature in the attack, alongside Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface.
Head coach Xabi Alonso is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Matej Kovar continuing as the goalkeeper. The back three will consist of Mario Hermoso, Jonathan Tah, and Piero Hincapie, aiming to contain Bayern’s attacking threats.
In midfield, Jeremie Frimpong and Alejandro Grimaldo will play as the wing-backs, providing width and attacking support. Granit Xhaka and Exequiel Palacios will operate in central midfield, tasked with controlling possession and shielding the defence.
Further forward, Nathan Tella and Amine Adli will function as the attacking midfielders, supporting lone striker Victor Boniface, who will be responsible for leading the line and trying to breach Bayern’s defensive setup.
Bayern Munich
In defence, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae will form the centre-back pairing, offering both physicality and composure at the heart of Bayern’s backline. Josip Stanisic is expected to feature at right-back, while Raphael Guerreiro will occupy the left-back role, providing an attacking outlet down the flank.
Midfield maestro Joshua Kimmich is certain to start in the middle of the park, and he is likely to be partnered in a double pivot by Leon Goretzka, who will provide defensive stability and attacking support.
Further forward, Harry Kane will spearhead Bayern’s attack, looking to add to his impressive goal-scoring record this season. He is expected to be supported by an exciting trio of Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Kingsley Coman, all of whom offer creativity, pace, and goal-scoring ability in the final third.
Bayern will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jonas Urbig in goal. The backline will consist of Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, and Raphael Guerreiro, providing a mix of defensive solidity and attacking width.
In midfield, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will control the tempo, ensuring Bayern maintain possession while offering defensive protection. Ahead of them, Michael Olise will operate on the right wing, Jamal Musiala will take up the central attacking role, and Kingsley Coman will feature on the left, all working to create chances for Harry Kane, who will lead the line as the lone striker.
Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup:
Kovar; Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Boniface
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have an impressive historical record against Bayer Leverkusen and have won 60 out of the 103 matches played out between the two teams, as opposed to Bayer Leverkusen's 22 victories.
Bayern Munich won the first leg by a 3-0 margin and could secure multiple victories against Bayer Leverkusen in the same season for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three matches at home against Bayern Munich under Xabi Alonso and have won two of these games.
Bayern Munich are looking to qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League for the 35th time - Real Madrid are the only other team to have achieved the feat in the history of the competition.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern Munich (Bayern win 4-1 on aggregate)
Bayer Leverkusen boast a formidable record at home, but they may struggle to make the most of their chances against Bayern without Wirtz. It would be surprising if the hosts managed to prevent the visitors from scoring, and it is difficult to see anything outcome other than Bayern advancing.
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