The Leverkusen side, after their “golden double” in 2024, dropped to second place a year ago, and over the summer lost both Xabi Alonso and several players. The decision to bring in ten Hag also turned out to be a failure. Fortunately, this was quickly recognized, and Julmand was appointed as coach. However, even with him, the Germans, having reached the Champions League playoffs, lost in the Round of 16 to Arsenal. Domestically, it will be difficult for them even to finish in the top four, especially since after beating Borussia Dortmund, they lost to Augsburg in the latest round.
The Munich giants, having reclaimed the “silver plate” last season after Kompany’s return, are clearly aiming for the treble. The first step was taken in the summer when they won the Super Cup. By spring, they had killed all intrigue in the Bundesliga, opening up a lead of about ten points. There were no issues with Stuttgart either, winning comfortably. In the Champions League, having reached the quarterfinals, the Germans also managed two wins over Real Madrid.
In the cup, Schick and company have knocked out four opponents, including Dortmund’s Borussia back in 2025. Then, in the quarterfinals, they thrashed St. Pauli at home. The main favorites, without any special flair, consecutively defeated Wehen, Cologne, Union, and RB Leipzig, and only in the quarterfinals did they keep a clean sheet.
Previous matches: Bayer vs Bayern
In 2025, Kane and company won three times. But in March, it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Despite all the talk about the hosts’ motivation, their opponent is simply too strong. Expect the champion to win away in this format as well (odds – 1.60).
Bayer vs Bayern: Key Stats and Trends
Bayer have won only three of their last twelve matches
On average, Bayer score two goals and concede 1.37 goals per match
60% of Bayer’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.37 goals per game
Bayern have won ten of their last eleven games
On average, Bayern score 3.63 goals and concede 0.97 goals per match. 63% of Bayern’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.6
Bayer vs Bayern: Probable Starting Lineups
Bayer play a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Flekken – Tapsoba, Bade, Andrich – Grimaldo, Ignacio Fernandez, Exequiel Palacios, Calbret – Tella, Maza – Kofan
Bayern play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Neuer – Tah, Kim Min-jae, Bischoff, Stanisic – Goretzka, Kimmich – Luis Diaz, Raphael Guerreiro, Karl – Kane. Musiala continues to regain form, Karl and Ulreich are injured.
