Bundesliga Preview: Borussia Dortmund VS Bayer 04 Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]:
1. Serhou Guirassy scored 13 goals for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga this season, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. Julian Ryerson contributed 12 assists for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga this season, becoming the team's top assist provider.
3. Borussia Dortmund have 19 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses in 28 league games this season, ranking 2nd in the table.
4. Borussia Dortmund won 8 of the last 9 league games at home, showing strong home strength.
5. Borussia Dortmund secured a 4-game winning streak in the last 4 league games, revealing remarkable form.
6. Borussia Dortmund won the last 2 league encounters between the two teams, giving them a better mentality.
7. Borussia Dortmund won 3 of the last 4 league games in AH, indicating performances meeting expectations.
 

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Patrik Schick scored 10 goals for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in this season's Bundesliga, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. Alex Grimaldo notched 7 assists for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the league this season, the most on the team.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen were unbeaten with 2 wins and 4 draws in the last 6 league games.
4. Bayer 04 Leverkusen recorded 14 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses in 28 league games this season, ranking 6th in the standings.
 

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen were winless with only 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 3 competitive games on the road.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen lost 2 of the last 3 competitive games in AH, performing not in line with expectations.
 

[Tips]:
Firstly, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have just snapped their recent streak of draws with an emphatic 6-3 victory, boosting team morale significantly.

As a former championship-winning side, they are eager to secure points to push for a top-four finish, making their motivation exceptionally high.

Secondly, Leverkusen have no fear of playing at Borussia Dortmund's home ground.

Earlier this season, they eliminated their opponents 1-0 away in the DFB-Pokal, giving them a psychological edge.

Finally, although Borussia Dortmund sit higher in the standings, their defensive record has shown vulnerabilities lately, whereas Leverkusen boast in-form attackers such as Alex Grimaldo.

Facing Leverkusen, who are urgently chasing points, Dortmund will find it far from straightforward to secure all three points.

Besides, the AH line is -0.5 for Dortmund, indicating average support.

Thus, Leverkusen are favored to avoid defeat on this trip.
 

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