Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predictions & Tips – Leverkusen Tipped to Win in the UCL Playoffs

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 10 Mar 2025

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Vedran Ostojic 10 Mar 2025

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Bayern Munich have lost 5 of last 8 UCL away matches
We are backing Leverkusen to win the second tie on Tuesday
Check our full match preview for Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich

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Leverkusen have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Bayern Munich (Getty)

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Preview

Bayer Leverkusen deserved more than a goalless draw in their recent Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich. I think hosts have what it takes to claim a consolation win in the UCL reverse tie.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Preview
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Bayer Leverkusen Form
Bayern Munich Form
Team News
Predicted Starting Lineups

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Bayer Leverkusen have won their last 4 home matches (Champions League).
Bayer Leverkusen have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich have lost 5 of their last 8 away matches (Champions League).

HTH

Bayern Munich have a 57-22 advantage against Bayer Leverkusen with 20 draws in 99 matches.

They last met last week in the Champions League Round of 16 first tie, the Bavarians claiming a 3-0 home victory.

Bayer Leverkusen Form

Bayer Leverkusen started the month in style with a commanding 4-1 away victory against then-third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, with Nathan Tella, Nordi Mukiele, Patrik Schick, and Aleix Garcia all finding the net.

Xabi Alonso’s side then suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, finishing the match with 0.33-2.68 expected goals, 35% possession, and a 3-17 shot count. Mukiele was also sent off in the second half.

They failed to recover and fell to an unexpected 2-0 home loss against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga last weekend, missing a great opportunity to close the gap on Bayern in the title race. Die Schwarzroten dominated possession (73%) and had an 18-11 shot advantage but couldn't find the net.

Bayern Munich Form

After securing back-to-back Bundesliga wins against Eintracht Frankfurt (4-0) and Stuttgart (3-1) in late February, Bayern Munich extended their strong run with a 3-0 victory over Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

Harry Kane opened the scoring just nine minutes in, before Jamal Musiala doubled the lead early in the second half. Kane then converted a penalty in the 75th minute to seal the win.

Vincent Kompany’s side underestimated relegation-threatened Bochum last weekend and suffered a shocking 3-2 home defeat. Despite taking a two-goal lead through a Raphael Guerreiro brace, they conceded three unanswered goals. Bayern remain eight points clear of second-placed Leverkusen.

Team News

Mukiele will be serving a suspension after being sent off in the first tie for Leverkusen. Jeanuel Belocian, Florian Wirtz, Martin Terrier and Robert Andrich are injured.

As for the visitors, Manuel Neuer is still recovering from a calf injury, while Aleksandar Pavlovic is doubtful.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Leverkusen: Kovar, Hermoso, Tah, Hincapie, Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo, Tella, Adli, Boniface

Bayern Munich: Urbig, Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro, Goretzka, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Gnabry, Kane

Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have been struggling in their UCL away days, losing five of the last eight encounters. I will back Leverkusen to claim a consolation win on Tuesday.

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