Much like last season, the Bundesliga title race is being dominated by a single club—but this time, it’s not Bayer Leverkusen leading the charge. Bayern Munich have reasserted their dominance at the top of German football, reclaiming their familiar spot as the team to beat. That said, with 13 games still to go, the title race is far from over. And tonight’s showdown between league leaders Bayern and second-placed Leverkusen could be the defining moment that shapes the rest of the season.
After a shocking 2023/24 season, Bayern Munich have re-established their dominance in the Bundesliga. After 21 games, the Bavarians hold a healthy eight-point lead at the top of the table. Moreover, they have a goal difference of +46, which is by far the best in the league. Vincent Kompany’s men have lost just once throughout the Bundesliga season. In fact, Bayern are currently on a seven-game win streak in the Bundesliga. They last lost a Bundesliga game in December, when Mainz secured a 2-1 win over the Bavarians. Therefore, many fans think that the race for the Bundesliga title is a foregone conclusion.
However, Bayer Leverkusen could make things interesting if they win on Saturday. Die Werkself are the closest challengers for Bayern’s crown, as they are eight points behind them in second spot. A victory would trim that gap to just five points, setting the stage for a thrilling—and potentially nerve-wracking—run-in for Bayern fans. Plus, Xabi Alonso’s side have already proven they can topple the giants, edging past Bayern 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 back in December. Leverkusen have been a force at the BayArena this season, going unbeaten in 16 home games and winning their last 10 straight, with three goals scored in three of their last four matches.
Date: 15th February 2025
Time: 11:00 PM (IST)
Stadium: Bay Arena
Location: Leverkusen, Germany
Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Boniface, Tella.
Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane.
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer (Bayern)
Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Leverkusen), Raphael Guerreiro (Bayern), Jonathan Tah (Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen), Jamal Musiala (Bayern), Michael Olise (Bayern), Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen)
Forwards: Kingsley Coman (Bayern), Harry Kane (Bayern), Victor Boniface (Leverkusen)
Choice 1: Harry Kane (C), Michael Olise (VC)
Choice 2: Florian Wirtz (C), Victor Boniface (VC)
The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.
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