Bayern vs Leverkusen Prediction for 2 November 2025 - Football

🔊 The Saturday slot of Bundesliga's Matchday 9 wraps up at the Allianz Arena with the headline clash between Bayern and Bayer. The Munich giants have won 14 consecutive matches, setting a new record, which we'll delve into in our prediction below. How to stop them, especially on their home turf, seems to be a question no one in Germany can answer right now. Bayer are also in fine form, unbeaten in their last 7 matches, but the odds of extending that streak after facing Munich look highly doubtful. However, last season's results suggest otherwise. Let's dive into the prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 Last season, these teams faced each other five times! In the first round of the Bundesliga in Munich, back in September, they played to a 1-1 draw. Then in December, they clashed again in the DFB-Pokal round of 16, once more at the Allianz Arena, where Bayer snatched a 1-0 victory, knocking Bayern out of the tournament. The clubs met again in February—this time in Leverkusen for the second round of the league, resulting in a goalless draw. However, in the spring, Bayern left no room for the "Pharmacists," eliminating them in the Champions League round of 16 with a 3-0 home win and a 2-0 away triumph.

Bayern Munich Team Overview

🔴 In the eighth round, Vincent Kompany's side traveled to Mönchengladbach to extend the local Borussia's streak of misfortune with a 3-0 victory. It's worth noting that the first half wasn't easy for the Munich side: despite an early red card for a Gladbach defender for a foul on Luis Diaz in the 19th minute, Bayern struggled to break down the defense of the league's bottom team. The first half of the second half also lacked quality in finishing until captain Joshua Kimmich stepped up to open the scoring. Just five minutes later, Raphael Guerreiro found himself in a center-forward position and converted a one-on-one chance. In the 75th minute, the hosts had a chance to pull one back with a penalty, but the woodwork came to Bayern's rescue. The final score was sealed by 17-year-old academy product Lennart Karl with a beautiful curling shot from outside the box. This victory solidified Bayern's lead in the league, extending their gap over closest rivals Leipzig to five points.

🏆 On Wednesday, Bayern traveled to Cologne for their German Cup Round of 16 match, and the first half proved challenging: Munich conceded from a set-piece in the 31st minute but turned the game around within seven minutes thanks to goals from Diaz and Kane. In the second half, Kane completed his brace, and Olise rounded off the scoreline in the 72nd minute (4-1). With their fourteenth consecutive victory, Bayern have now set a record for the best start to a season among clubs from Europe's top five leagues, surpassing Milan's achievement.

Bayer Leverkusen Team Overview

⚫ Bayer extended their unbeaten run in the league with a fourth consecutive victory, defeating Freiburg in Leverkusen (2-0). The visitors had the upper hand for the first five or six minutes, but then the "Pharmacists" took control. In the middle of the first half, Ernest Poku curled a shot from outside the box to open the scoring. After the break, Edmond Tapsoba added a second goal following a cross from Alex Grimaldo. It was a comfortable win for Kasper Hjulmand's side, as Freiburg played far from their best. Bayer are now unbeaten in seven Bundesliga matches and sit fifth with 17 points. Even if they lose in Munich, they won't drop lower, as they maintain a four-point lead over their nearest rival, Eintracht Frankfurt. A victory, however, would propel Leverkusen into the top three and cut Bayern's lead to four points.

🏆 On Wednesday, Bayer also competed in the national cup, traveling to face Paderborn, the third-placed team in the 2. Bundesliga (4-2). After a goalless first half, the excitement kicked off in the second: it started with the sending off of Paderborn's captain, central defender Felix Götze, for a last-man foul. A brilliant left-footed free-kick by Alex Grimaldo then put Leverkusen ahead. However, the visitors couldn't withstand the late pressure and conceded from a corner, pushing the match into extra time. Bayer had to come from behind again as Paderborn scored their second in the 96th minute, but Jarrell Quansah equalized in added time of the first extra period (105+1). In the second half of extra time, Ibrahim Maza netted the winner in the 120+2 minute, with Aleix Garcia sealing it at 120+4. Bayer continue their cup journey, but playing like they did in Paderborn will make facing Bayern extremely challenging.

Latest news

Bayern Munich

🎙 Vincent Kompany on Bayer Leverkusen: "Under their new coach, Leverkusen have hit top form. They remain a dangerous side consistently delivering results in the Bundesliga. So it's still one of the best matchups in the league. And within our team, the rivalry that has developed over recent years is still very much alive."

🚑 Manuel Neuer missed the matches against Gladbach and Cologne, but the veteran is set to be ready for the upcoming game. Hiroki Ito has returned to team training. Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies continue with their individual field sessions.

Bayer Leverkusen

🎙 Kasper Hjulmand, ahead of the trip to Munich, stated: "Of course, the cup match on Wednesday was longer than we would have liked, but we've recovered well and have a strong, deep squad. We're heading to Munich to put on a good performance and achieve a result. Right now, they are the best team in Germany and one of the best in Europe. They've started strongly in all competitions and possess high-quality talent. But no team is invincible in any match. I'm firmly convinced that we can capitalize on this encounter. So we'll take to the field with courage and confidence."

🚑 Jarrell Quansah and Patrik Schick returned to the lineup against Freiburg, but in Munich, Leverkusen will have to cope without Lucas Vazquez, as well as Ezequiel Palacios, Ezequiel Fernandez, Nathan Tella, and Axel Tappe. Malik Tillman has been training with the team, but Hjulmand didn't provide a definitive answer regarding his participation in the upcoming game during the press conference.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Deniz Aytekin. Over his last ten matches, he has averaged 4.5 yellow cards per game. Bayer Leverkusen rank as the second most aggressive team in the league after Augsburg, with their players averaging 3 yellow cards per match. Bayern Munich average 2.5. Considering the significance of this clash, we predict over 3.5 yellow cards—a scenario that has unfolded in their last six head-to-head meetings.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Across all competitions, Bayern have scored at least three goals in five of their last six encounters at the Allianz Arena. Given the history of these matchups, we anticipate under 4.5 goals—a result that has occurred in seven consecutive head-to-head games. Additionally, with Kompany's side facing a challenging trip to PSG in three days, they might be mindful of this and refrain from pushing too hard if they secure a comfortable lead.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen rank second to last in the league for average corners per match (3.8). Bayern Munich sit mid-table with an average of 5.3. Here, we opt for Bayern's individual total under 7.5 corners—a trend that has prevailed in 14 of the last 15 encounters between these teams and in Bayern's last eight home games at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich are currently posing a threat like never before, and it's possible that opposing players might feel defeated even before stepping onto the pitch, despite their professionalism. We believe that Bayer Leverkusen's streak will come to an end in this match. One of the main arguments is how Leverkusen performed at home against another strong opponent, Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, conceding seven goals on their own turf, which is unacceptable for Bayer. Considering Bayern's current form, a similar scenario could unfold here as well. However, we'll suggest a more modest bet: Bayern to win with a -1.5 handicap. We think Bayer won't escape a thrashing – a 3-0 victory for the Munich machine seems likely.