Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions & Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
• Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025
  
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
• First Leg Result: Bayern Munich 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen
  

Bayer Leverkusen faces a daunting task as they attempt to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. Harry Kane’s brace and Jamal Musiala’s goal in the first leg gave Vincent Kompany’s side a comfortable advantage heading into the return fixture at the BayArena.

Leverkusen, the reigning Bundesliga champions, have been impressive domestically but were completely outclassed in Munich. With Nordi Mukiele suspended after his red card in the first leg, Florian Wirtz out injured and Bayern’s attack in full force, Xabi Alonso’s side will need a miracle comeback to progress.

This is only the seventh Champions League tie between Bundesliga clubs, and all of them have involved Bayern. The Bavarians have a rich history in such encounters and are in a prime position to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Bayern Munich (Bayern advance 5-1 on aggregate)

• Bayern to Win or Draw
• Both Teams to Score
• Harry Kane to Score Anytime

Bayern’s quality, depth, and experience make them clear favourites to advance. Leverkusen may score, but Bayern’s counterattacking efficiency should secure another win.

• Total European Meetings: 1
• Bayern Wins: 1
• Leverkusen Wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Bayern Goals: 3
• Leverkusen Goals: 0
  

• Leverkusen 0-0 Bayern Munich (February 15, 2025)
• Bayern Munich 1-1 Leverkusen (September 28, 2024)

Bayern dominate the overall Bundesliga head-to-head record with 52 wins in 92 encounters, while Leverkusen has only managed 20 victories.

• Loss - Leverkusne 0-2 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
• Loss – Bayern Munich 3-0 Leverkusen (Champions League)
• Win – Eintracht Frankfurt 1-4 Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
• Win – Holstein Kiel 0-2 Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
• Draw – Leverkusen 0-0 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

Leverkusen has been solid defensively in the Bundesliga but struggled against Bayern’s attacking power in the first leg. They lost their unbeaten run at the weekend after not losing in their 22 prior domestic league matches. They haven’t shown enough firepower in Europe to mount a comeback.

• Loss - Bayern Munich 2-3 Bochum (Bundesliga)
• Win – Bayern Munich 3-0 Leverkusen (Champions League)
• Win – Stuttgart 1-3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
• Win – Bayern Munich 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
• Draw – Bayern Munich 1-1 Celtic (Champions League)

Prior to this weekend's loss, Bayern had been in red-hot form. Vincent Kompany's side have won nine of their last 11 Bundesliga matches while scoring 32 goals. Harry Kane has once again been prolific this season, and their Champions League experience will make them overwhelming favourites to progress.

Key Strengths:

• High pressing and quick transitions.
• Strong midfield control with Granit Xhaka as the playmaker.
• Dangerous on set pieces.

Key Weaknesses:

• Lack of clinical finishing in big games.
• Vulnerable on the counterattack.
• Missing Florian Wirtz and Nordi Mukiele due to injury and suspension

Leverkusen will need to attack from the first whistle but must be careful not to leave themselves exposed. Alex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong will be key to unlocking Bayern’s defence.

Key Strengths:

• Harry Kane’s world-class finishing.
• Jamal Musiala’s dribbling ability and creativity.
• A solid midfield pivot with Kimmich (if fit) controlling possession.

Key Weaknesses:

• Can be susceptible to high-pressing teams.
• Missing Manuel Neuer due to injury.

With a three-goal cushion, Bayern can afford to sit back and control the game, picking their moments to attack. Expect Kane and Sané to exploit Leverkusen’s high defensive line.

• Goalkeeper: Lukas Hradecky
• Defenders: Jonathan Tah, Edmund Tapsoba, Piero Hincapié
• Midfielders: Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios, Granit Xhaka, Alejandro Grimaldo
• Forwards: Emiliano Buendia, Patrik Schick, Amine Adli

Unavailable: Nordi Mukiele (suspended), Florian Wirtz (foot injury), Martin Terrier (Achilles injury), Jeanuël Belocian (knee injury) Robert Andrich (Illness, doubtful)

• Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig
• Defenders: Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamencano (if fit, if not, Eric Dier), Min-Ja Kim, Alphonso Davies
• Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich (If fit, if not, Joao Palhinha)
• Attacking Midfielders: Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise
• Striker: Harry Kane

Unavailable: Manuel Neuer (Muscle injury), Aleksandar Pavlović (illness, doubtful) Dayot Upamecano (Doubtful), Joshua Kimmich (Doubtful) Kingsley Coman (Doubtful)

• Leverkusen to start aggressively, looking for an early goal to spark hope.
• Bayern to control possession and wait for counter-attacking opportunities.
• Harry Kane to be the difference maker, as his movement and finishing could punish Leverkusen’s high defensive line.
• If Leverkusen scores first, the tie could become interesting, but Bayern’s experience should see them through comfortably.
  

• Harry Kane - The English striker scored twice in the first leg and remains the top scorer in the Bundesliga. His ability to drop deep, create chances, and finish clinically makes him the biggest threat.
  

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