Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread

[udidrone]

Leverkusen are seriously playing well recently. I still so much believe in them than Bayern Munich. I wish they could win the league title this season.

Not only recently but throughout the season because Leverkusen has never lost in the last 20 matches while Bayern Munich has lost 2 times, I do not reject your opinion because of the fact that Leverkusen is at the top of the standings at least until now but we cannot ensure that Leverkusen will win the league because there are still 14 matches left especially in the next match the two teams will face each other well anyone who will win will be closer to the title this season. Will Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso record a new history this season?

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[bitLeap]

Bayer must lose at some point, and Bayern will be a very suitable opponent for this. Yes, this will be the decisive match in the confrontation between these teams, especially if Bayer wins, then they will be able to get a very good advantage, and everything will depend only on them. But Bayern have much more experience in such difficult matches, so I would give preference to Bayern in this match.

Leverkusen is currently only 2 points behind Bayern Munich. So if the Bayern Munich team can beat Leverkusen then Munich can occupy the top spot in the table. But I don't think Leverkusen will lose this match. Leverkusen are in very good form right now. And the important thing is that the match is Leverkusen's home match.

Leverkusen's players are able to score a lot of goals, as well as the team's defense is very strong. This team conceded only 14 goals in 20 matches. So it is a tough task for Munich to get 3 points against Leverkusen in an away match.

Bayern Munich and Leverkusen have played 20 matches together, so the battle for the standings will be even more interesting and this also requires Leverkusen not to lose points in the next match. For a difference of 2 points, I think Leverkusen still has a slight advantage but is not completely safe because Bayern Munich can be aggressive when the points are close. I want both of them to compete until the end of the season, on February 11 the big match between the two will be a spectacle that will attract attention as proof of who deserves to win the trophy this season. The BayArena Stadium will be a witness where the two clubs will determine their respective qualities, whether Xabi or Tuchel is effective in their strategy.

[owengtam09]

The problem not only are the away game results but especially the weak showing against relatively weak teams. Sure they won the last 3 games against bottom of the table teams, but in the first round already didn't look convincing against the same teams. Against Heidenheim they just played 2:2 at home, and now an even worse 0:0. If you can't beat a team like this it won't be enough to make it into the UCL, plain and simple.
These are crucial weeks for Dortmund, against these teams they MUST score because at a later stage of the season it only gets harder when they face teams like Bayern, Leverkusen, Leipzig, Stuttgart and so on.

Your assessment highlights a concerning trend, especially in Dortmund's performance against relatively weaker teams. While they secured victories in the last three games against bottom-of-the-table teams, the lack of convincing displays is evident, particularly when recalling the struggles against Heidenheim in the first round.

Drawing 2:2 at home against Heidenheim and now a goalless draw emphasizes a vulnerability that could have repercussions in their pursuit of UCL qualification. The stakes are indeed high in these crucial weeks, and the ability to secure points against teams they are expected to beat becomes pivotal.

The upcoming matches against stronger opponents like Bayern, Leverkusen, Leipzig, and Stuttgart will pose even greater challenges. The need for Dortmund to score consistently against teams they should overcome becomes imperative as they navigate these critical stages of the season. The upcoming weeks will undoubtedly test the resilience and scoring prowess of the team.

The problem not only are the away game results but especially the weak showing against relatively weak teams. Sure they won the last 3 games against bottom of the table teams, but in the first round already didn't look convincing against the same teams. Against Heidenheim they just played 2:2 at home, and now an even worse 0:0. If you can't beat a team like this it won't be enough to make it into the UCL, plain and simple.
These are crucial weeks for Dortmund, against these teams they MUST score because at a later stage of the season it only gets harder when they face teams like Bayern, Leverkusen, Leipzig, Stuttgart and so on.

Heidenheim is not a weak team, they are strong especially when playing at home and the draw against Dortmund is quite natural because on the other hand Dortmund's strength this season is not that strong and in my opinion it is not even stronger than last season.
If compared to Bayern Munich, Leverkusen, Leipzig, Stuttgart, the Dortmund team is not stronger, so with the fierce competition this season, I quite doubt that Dortmund can finish in the top 4 of the final standings.

Your evaluation provides valuable context to Dortmund's recent draw against Heidenheim and offers a nuanced perspective on their overall strength this season. Acknowledging Heidenheim's strength, particularly at home, adds a layer of understanding to the outcome, emphasizing that the draw might be a more natural result than initially perceived,

It's an insightful analysis that considers both the specific match dynamics and the broader context of Dortmund's performance against top competitors. The coming weeks will undoubtedly shed more light on how Dortmund navigates these challenges and whether they can defy expectations in the race for a top-four finish,

Comparing Dortmund to the likes of Bayern Munich, Leverkusen, Leipzig, and Stuttgart, you express skepticism about Dortmund's prospects of finishing in the top 4. The intensity of competition this season, combined with your assessment of Dortmund's relative strength, leads to doubts about their ability to secure a coveted position in the final standings,

[rendravolt]

Leipzig has thrown away so many points in the last 5 matches and they must win this time to host Union Berlin at home. I think Leipzig will still win despite the bad results they have had so far and if they lose again then they will be knocked out of 4th place in the standings more quickly. Of course that's not what they want and therefore they have to win no matter what.

Competition is getting tighter in the Bundesliga with a margin that is not much different and after knowing that Frankfurt failed to win last night, Leipzig certainly cannot waste the opportunity in today's match against Union Berlin. On the other hand, Union Berlin, which is struggling to stay away from the relegation zone, certainly does not want to lose and Leipzig must be ready for the pressure exerted by Union Berlin. My prediction is that this will be a narrow win for Leipzig but does not rule out the possibility of a draw. So I will bet BTTS for this match.

[Leviathan.007]

it was full time, leverkusen successfully won 2 - 0 against darmstadt, and 2 leverkusen goals were successfully scored by nathan tella in the 33rd and 52nd minutes with this victory meaning leverkusen is still at the top with 52 points.  Another match that matched predictions was Bayern vs Monchengladbach, Bayern managed to score 3 goals while Moncheng only managed to score 1 goal, this defeat made Moncheng closer to the relegation zone.

I think previously Monchengladbach could hold Bayern Munchen to a draw, like they held Leverkusen to a draw last week. But that didn't happen, Leverkusen and Bayern Munchen both managed to secure full points this week, where this result is valuable capital for their meeting next week. The moment we have been waiting for has arrived, the match between Leverkusen versus Bayern Munchen next week will be very decisive in maintaining their chances of winning the trophy. Everyone ambitions can certainly be understood, I think this is one of the most interesting matches in the second half of the season.

In the first half of the season Leverkusen drew at the Allianz Arena, I think this time they can also do it again. We know that this is the best opportunity for Tuchel to bring his team to overtake Leverkusen, and they must make the most of this opportunity. Personally I find it very difficult to guess who will win, but I think a draw is fair for both of them. Both Xabi and Tuchel, they have both prepared their teams for this match, I am very curious about how this match will go.

But the win against Mönchengladbach was not cheap and easy for Bayer Munich to earn because in order to win this match they lost one key player, Alphonso Davies.
Five minutes before the end of this match, Alphonso Davies couldn't continue the match and he had to give his place to another place. This even made Tuchel worried about his player and it seems Alphonso Davies is going to be about for four weeks from the field which is a long time for any player.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Leipzig has thrown away so many points in the last 5 matches and they must win this time to host Union Berlin at home. I think Leipzig will still win despite the bad results they have had so far and if they lose again then they will be knocked out of 4th place in the standings more quickly. Of course that's not what they want and therefore they have to win no matter what.

Competition is getting tighter in the Bundesliga with a margin that is not much different and after knowing that Frankfurt failed to win last night, Leipzig certainly cannot waste the opportunity in today's match against Union Berlin. On the other hand, Union Berlin, which is struggling to stay away from the relegation zone, certainly does not want to lose and Leipzig must be ready for the pressure exerted by Union Berlin. My prediction is that this will be a narrow win for Leipzig but does not rule out the possibility of a draw. So I will bet BTTS for this match.

If you look at the previous five matches, Union Berlin's chances of winning this match are much greater than Leipzig because so far they have only experienced 1 defeat in their previous five matches. The defeat they received was also quite reasonable because they faced Bayern Munich as the top of the standings. Of course, this match will be very important for Union Berlin and even though it is difficult to win, at least a draw is enough for them not to lose full points.

Leipzig lost in a row in their previous three matches and was only able to achieve one win from five matches, so Leipzig had to lose a lot of points. However, because this is Union Berlin's away match, I think the match will end in a draw because after all Union Berlin needs points to stay away from the relegation zone.

[YuginKadoya]

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich for returning Bundesliga round leg. The expectations are placed high because these teams are simply not the ones we should either overrate one-sided, both clubs have the require strength and odds of meeting up their techniques in the system. Leverkusen have been unbeaten since the start of the season, a pretty good time for Munich to be the first team this season to hand over the first defeats of the season to Bayer Leverkusen. It's definitely going to be a tough match and I've promised myself not to missed out on such competitive game.

Your commitment not to miss out on such a competitive game reflects the excitement surrounding this fixture. As these two football powerhouses go head-to-head, Leverkusen's unbeaten streak since the start of the season adds an intriguing layer to the match, creating an opportunity for Bayern Munich to potentially hand them their first defeat of the season. The prospect of being the team to break Leverkusen's streak adds a compelling narrative to Munich's campaign, The upcoming clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in the returning Bundesliga round leg promises to be a highly anticipated and competitive affair.

Bayern Munich are simply too strong and dominating in Bundesliga and to beat them through a season, it's not easy. Dortmund can do it if they have enough star players in their club but they failed to do this. Because the sports and transfer strategy in Dortmund is buy cheap, sell high. They are very good to grow young players up, to star players, then sell them to get money.

Think if Dortmund have Haaland, Sancho, Jude Bellingham in a same team when those players reach to best time in their career, I am sure Dortmund are competitive enough against Bayern Munich. The reality is Dortmund sold all of those star players and Sancho only returned with a loan contract from Manchester United.

The example of having star players like Haaland, Sancho, and Jude Bellingham in the same team reaching their peak could indeed make Dortmund more competitive against Bayern Munich. However, the reality is that Dortmund often ends up selling these star players, impacting their ability to build a sustained, star-studded team,

Your analysis highlights a key challenge for clubs like Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, especially when facing the dominance of Bayern Munich. The strategy of buying players at a lower cost, nurturing their talent, and eventually selling them at a higher value is a pragmatic approach for Dortmund, but it does come with its drawbacks.

[IvugeoEvolutionCoin]

The match between Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim has started in Germany League. Neither team has scored a goal in this match. The players of both teams are trying hard to score. I am a bit worried about which team will win the match today because both teams are very strong.  The Hoffenheim team played very well in the team's previous matches. I am waiting to see how the Hoffenheim team can perform in today's match.

[bbigtart]

Leverkusen are seriously playing well recently. I still so much believe in them than Bayern Munich. I wish they could win the league title this season.

Not only recently but throughout the season because Leverkusen has never lost in the last 20 matches while Bayern Munich has lost 2 times, I do not reject your opinion because of the fact that Leverkusen is at the top of the standings at least until now but we cannot ensure that Leverkusen will win the league because there are still 14 matches left especially in the next match the two teams will face each other well anyone who will win will be closer to the title this season. Will Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso record a new history this season?

Yes. Leverkusen will record new history this season if you look at their play and are able to maintain their consistency so far. Leverkusen has also tested its squad against previous teams and it has proven to be good. When visiting Bayern Munich's headquarters it was not a matter of physical but also mental, and Leverkusen managed to get through the match with a draw. And Leverkusen's next match is against Bayern Munich again with its own supporters. I'm sure Leverkusen can get the three points. Because I see Bayer Leverkusen's game in the Bundesliga this season is very cool, I'm sure they can definitely win and will also break the dominance of Munich who always win the Bundesliga.

[QueenVera]

The red card drama occurred in the Koln vs Frankfurt match and this match ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of the hosts. Initially the match was quite fierce between the two teams and they both kept their goals in check so they didn't concede. However, the first red card received by Nkounkou in the 66th minute immediately changed the flow of the match and two minutes after the red card Koln immediately scored their first goal in the 68th minute through Alidou.

It didn't just stop there, with Koln's superior number of players, they scored the second goal through Thielmann in the 80th minute and at the same time buried Frankfurt's hopes of equalizing. Ljubicic was the most instrumental player in this match because with his two assists he was able to bring Koln to their first win in the last 6 matches. However, it seemed that the Frankfurt players were very annoyed with this result and in the 83rd minute one of the players, namely Tuta, received a red card which meant that Frankfurt only played with 9 players. It was too late for Frankfurt and they had to accept this defeat and at the same time failed to shift Leipzig in the standings.

Yesterday's Bundesliga game against Cologne and Frankfurt came with a send off punishment for the opposing side and it had an effect on the latter part of the game. Even though they were already a goal down to the host, it only would have ended that way if the red card wasn't awarded.

 Congratulations to Cologne for securing the 3 points. Their opponent was a tough side and it was remarkable to be victorious over them. It only keeps them motivated for the next game and subsequent games too. The league is tough and so every littlest means possible, a team just has to survive through. For Frankfurt they should try to be up and doing ahead of other matches, they shouldn't bask in losses at this moment. The time is critical.

[Ayers]

Leipzig has thrown away so many points in the last 5 matches and they must win this time to host Union Berlin at home. I think Leipzig will still win despite the bad results they have had so far and if they lose again then they will be knocked out of 4th place in the standings more quickly. Of course that's not what they want and therefore they have to win no matter what.

Competition is getting tighter in the Bundesliga with a margin that is not much different and after knowing that Frankfurt failed to win last night, Leipzig certainly cannot waste the opportunity in today's match against Union Berlin. On the other hand, Union Berlin, which is struggling to stay away from the relegation zone, certainly does not want to lose and Leipzig must be ready for the pressure exerted by Union Berlin. My prediction is that this will be a narrow win for Leipzig but does not rule out the possibility of a draw. So I will bet BTTS for this match.

If you look at the previous five matches, Union Berlin's chances of winning this match are much greater than Leipzig because so far they have only experienced 1 defeat in their previous five matches. The defeat they received was also quite reasonable because they faced Bayern Munich as the top of the standings. Of course, this match will be very important for Union Berlin and even though it is difficult to win, at least a draw is enough for them not to lose full points.

Leipzig lost in a row in their previous three matches and was only able to achieve one win from five matches, so Leipzig had to lose a lot of points. However, because this is Union Berlin's away match, I think the match will end in a draw because after all Union Berlin needs points to stay away from the relegation zone.

Leipzig has lost 3 matches in a row and they have not been able to win a single match in the last 4 matches. So they are definitely struggling. But they will look at this match as a way of getting back into form and this match is going to be essential for them to actually get close to Dortmund. If they can win this match they will be only one point behind Dortmund.

So this is a great chance for them to get 3 points and get back in form. Union Berlin has been really inconsistent and I don't think it is going to be a good idea to trust them right now. But I believe this match can go either way because both teams have been pretty bad recently. I also won't trust Leipzig at this moment, to be honest.

[temple]

Leverkusen are seriously playing well recently. I still so much believe in them than Bayern Munich. I wish they could win the league title this season.

Not only recently but throughout the season because Leverkusen has never lost in the last 20 matches while Bayern Munich has lost 2 times, I do not reject your opinion because of the fact that Leverkusen is at the top of the standings at least until now but we cannot ensure that Leverkusen will win the league because there are still 14 matches left especially in the next match the two teams will face each other well anyone who will win will be closer to the title this season. Will Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso record a new history this season?

Yes. Leverkusen will record new history this season if you look at their play and are able to maintain their consistency so far. Leverkusen has also tested its squad against previous teams and it has proven to be good. When visiting Bayern Munich's headquarters it was not a matter of physical but also mental, and Leverkusen managed to get through the match with a draw. And Leverkusen's next match is against Bayern Munich again with its own supporters. I'm sure Leverkusen can get the three points. Because I see Bayer Leverkusen's game in the Bundesliga this season is very cool, I'm sure they can definitely win and will also break the dominance of Munich who always win the Bundesliga.

This is such a long way and so many more games to go for them until we can speak about records. Leverkusen has never won the Bundesliga before, just keep that in mind. And it is easy for us to just extrapolate their current record and then calculate how many points they should have by the end of the season, but this is certainly not how it works. I am not saying that it is impossible for them to maintain this performance, but they can easily lose two games in a row because they get unlucky with maybe a red card and a penalty against them or something of that sort.

Bayern Munich is keeping up the pressure and there is still the game to be played when Bayern is up against Leverkusen. Maintaining this level not only of performance, but also results would be insane. I hope they can do it as they really deserve to hold something in their hands at the end of the season.

[bestcoins1]

Leverkusen are seriously playing well recently. I still so much believe in them than Bayern Munich. I wish they could win the league title this season.

Even so, Bayer Leverkusen should not underestimate Bayern Munich, whose points distance is still quite close to itself at the moment. Because any mistake that can cause Bayer Leverkusen not to win again in the next match will definitely have a big impact on its position in the standings. Because Bayern Munich itself still has a chance to return to the top position by continuing to win the remaining matches, Bayer Leverkusen must really realize this if they want to get the Bundesliga trophy this season.

[Docnaster]

Leverkusen are seriously playing well recently. I still so much believe in them than Bayern Munich. I wish they could win the league title this season.

Even so, Bayer Leverkusen should not underestimate Bayern Munich, whose points distance is still quite close to itself at the moment. Because any mistake that can cause Bayer Leverkusen not to win again in the next match will definitely have a big impact on its position in the standings. Because Bayern Munich itself still has a chance to return to the top position by continuing to win the remaining matches, Bayer Leverkusen must really realize this if they want to get the Bundesliga trophy this season.

The difference between Bayer Leverkusen ahd Bayern Munich is just two points and considering the quality of players in the Bayern Munich squad, the last thing that Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will do is to underestimate the power of the German champions. For a team that have players like Harry Kane, Kimmich, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane and other world class players, it's absolutely possible that they can win all their remaining games in the league which will automatically give the German Bundesliga title.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso understands the depth and strength of his teams biggest rivalry this season in the German league and would definitely want to put out his best in the remaining fixtures of the league season just to ensure that his team wins the league this season.

[Godday]

Leverkusen is currently only 2 points behind Bayern Munich. So if the Bayern Munich team can beat Leverkusen then Munich can occupy the top spot in the table. But I don't think Leverkusen will lose this match. Leverkusen are in very good form right now. And the important thing is that the match is Leverkusen's home match.

Leverkusen's players are able to score a lot of goals, as well as the team's defense is very strong. This team conceded only 14 goals in 20 matches. So it is a tough task for Munich to get 3 points against Leverkusen in an away match.

Both teams have the same chance of winning. But I think Munich has a slightly better chance of winning than Leverkusen. Both teams are in good form. I can't choose who will win that game. But I think a draw would be fair enough for both teams. It's hard to think Leverkusen will lose because even though Munich are superior in terms of overall team quality, Leverkusen's collective play is very good and they also have a pretty good defense.

[Lafu]

If you look at the previous five matches, Union Berlin's chances of winning this match are much greater than Leipzig because so far they have only experienced 1 defeat in their previous five matches. The defeat they received was also quite reasonable because they faced Bayern Munich as the top of the standings. Of course, this match will be very important for Union Berlin and even though it is difficult to win, at least a draw is enough for them not to lose full points.

Every match in the next weeks and til the season ends is now important for Union Berlin.
For sure Leipzig hasnt shown there best face the last 2 weeks but it will be hard to get anything out of Leipzig.
For Leipzig its important too , to win that game to catch up to the other teams and maybe have a chance to get close to an CL place.

[Jody.Drummer]

Leverkusen is currently only 2 points behind Bayern Munich. So if the Bayern Munich team can beat Leverkusen then Munich can occupy the top spot in the table. But I don't think Leverkusen will lose this match. Leverkusen are in very good form right now. And the important thing is that the match is Leverkusen's home match.

Leverkusen's players are able to score a lot of goals, as well as the team's defense is very strong. This team conceded only 14 goals in 20 matches. So it is a tough task for Munich to get 3 points against Leverkusen in an away match.

Both teams have the same chance of winning. But I think Munich has a slightly better chance of winning than Leverkusen. Both teams are in good form. I can't choose who will win that game. But I think a draw would be fair enough for both teams. It's hard to think Leverkusen will lose because even though Munich are superior in terms of overall team quality, Leverkusen's collective play is very good and they also have a pretty good defense.

In the first meeting, Leverkusen managed to hold Bayern Munich to a draw when Bayern Mnuich played at their own headquarters, now it's Leverkusen's turn to host Bayern Munich. Is this an advantage for Leverkusen? obviously this will be an advantage for them because they will play at home. However, the role of the supporters will be very influential to increase motivation for Leverkusen, they must utilize it as well as possible to get maximum results.
True, if Bayern Munich win then they will take over the top position of the standings, and vice versa if Leverkusen win then they will be able to be a little more comfortable at the top of the standings. But I also agree a draw might be a fair result for both clubs.

[hahay]

If you look at the previous five matches, Union Berlin's chances of winning this match are much greater than Leipzig because so far they have only experienced 1 defeat in their previous five matches. The defeat they received was also quite reasonable because they faced Bayern Munich as the top of the standings. Of course, this match will be very important for Union Berlin and even though it is difficult to win, at least a draw is enough for them not to lose full points.

Every match in the next weeks and til the season ends is now important for Union Berlin.
For sure Leipzig hasnt shown there best face the last 2 weeks but it will be hard to get anything out of Leipzig.
For Leipzig its important too , to win that game to catch up to the other teams and maybe have a chance to get close to an CL place.

Although in some recent matches that Union Berlin got better results compared to Leipzig but still, their position in the standings is very far apart. because yes, Leipzig is in the upper zone and Union Berlin is in the lower zone and moreover, Leipzig also plays at home. Of course, with these factors, Leipzig still has a good chance of winning. But indeed, I also recognize that although Union Berlin is in the lower zone in the current standings but indeed, that Union Berlin is also in a good trend to stay away from the relegation zone. But to be honest, beating Leipzig at home remains a difficult mission for Union Berlin in this match.

[adultcrypto]

Borussia Mönchengladbach beat Stuttgart and drew with Bayer, so this is not an easy opponent, and given how low the odds are for Bayern, the risks are not worth betting on Bayern today. For Bayern, today's victory is very important, but this does not mean that it will be an easy victory for Bayern. Bayer today has a much weaker opponent, with such a poor defense Darmstadt has no chance against Bayer.

Bayern Munic was able to beat Borussia Monchengladbach, a team that Bayern Leverkusen couldn't beat. By simple analogy,  it means Bayern Munic are more resilient and focus on the trophy. However, Bayern Munic still have two points to counter before talking about winning the league.

This season presents some differences in  the major leagues as the favourite teams are all struggling to top the leagues. I think we will see some unexpected teams win some of the titles to mark a radical shift in football history.

[slapper]

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich for returning Bundesliga round leg. The expectations are placed high because these teams are simply not the ones we should either overrate one-sided, both clubs have the require strength and odds of meeting up their techniques in the system. Leverkusen have been unbeaten since the start of the season, a pretty good time for Munich to be the first team this season to hand over the first defeats of the season to Bayer Leverkusen. It's definitely going to be a tough match and I've promised myself not to missed out on such competitive game.

Bayer must lose at some point, and Bayern will be a very suitable opponent for this. Yes, this will be the decisive match in the confrontation between these teams, especially if Bayer wins, then they will be able to get a very good advantage, and everything will depend only on them. But Bayern have much more experience in such difficult matches, so I would give preference to Bayern in this match.

Leverkusen is currently only 2 points behind Bayern Munich. So if the Bayern Munich team can beat Leverkusen then Munich can occupy the top spot in the table. But I don't think Leverkusen will lose this match. Leverkusen are in very good form right now. And the important thing is that the match is Leverkusen's home match.

Leverkusen's players are able to score a lot of goals, as well as the team's defense is very strong. This team conceded only 14 goals in 20 matches. So it is a tough task for Munich to get 3 points against Leverkusen in an away match.

The two-point gap in the standings makes this match more intense. Leverkusen is a tough opponent for anyone, let alone Bayern Munich, because they play at home and score a lot of goals. It looks like they're alike since their first game this season ended in a tie. A game at BayArena, on the other hand, might be better for Leverkusen

 Munich is facing a tough problem. Leverkusen's defense has been great; in 20 games, they've only given up 14 goals. München needs to play well to get past their defense. Due to the form of both teams and the plan battle between Xabi Alonso and Thomas Tuchel, I think the game will be close and could end in a tie. Both teams have shown they can fight, so it wouldnt surprise me if they tied for first place again