Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich predictions for this Champions League fixture. Bayer Leverkusen need a historic comeback against Bayern Munich at BayArena on Tuesday to overturn their Champions League deficit and reach the quarter-finals. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League  | Mar 11, 2025 at 8pm UK at BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predictions

Can Bayer Leverkusen Pull Off a Miracle Against Bayern Munich?

• Leverkusen’s impressive home record
  • Despite their first-leg struggles, Leverkusen have been excellent at the BayArena, winning 13 of their last 18 home matches and keeping clean sheets in all of their last four Champions League home games.
• Bayern’s attacking firepower
  • The Bavarians have netted three or more goals in six of their last 10 matches, showing their relentless ability to find the back of the net, particularly in high-stakes encounters.
• Both teams have been inconsistent defensively
  • Bayern conceded three against Bochum at the weekend, while Leverkusen have now lost back-to-back matches for the first time since May 2023, indicating defensive frailties on both sides.

Best Bet for Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen face a near-impossible challenge as they welcome Bayern Munich to the BayArena for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The first leg in Bavaria ended in a crushing 3-0 defeat for Xabi Alonso’s side, leaving them with a mountain to climb if they are to salvage their European campaign. To make matters worse, their recent form hasn’t been inspiring, with back-to-back defeats—including a frustrating 2-0 loss at home to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga—raising concerns about their ability to respond to adversity.

Bayern, meanwhile, come into this match with confidence despite a surprising 3-2 slip-up against Bochum at the weekend. Vincent Kompany’s men have been dominant in Europe this season, scoring at will, and will be confident of finishing the job after effectively killing the tie in the first leg. Leverkusen’s defence simply couldn’t handle the pressure in Munich, with costly mistakes—particularly from Matej Kovar and Edmond Tapsoba—gift-wrapping goals for their opponents. With key players missing, including Florian Wirtz, and Bayern’s counter-attacking threat, the hosts will need nothing short of a miracle to turn this around.

Best Bet for Leverkusen vs Bayern

At BettingTips4You, we don’t flood readers with endless betting options—we focus on finding the one best selection for each match. For this encounter, our top pick is both teams to score and the match to end in a draw.

Why This Bet is the Best Choice

While Leverkusen’s first-leg collapse makes them massive underdogs, a closer contest is expected at the BayArena. Despite their recent struggles, Leverkusen have been a strong force at home, having won 13 of their last 18 matches on their own turf. Their unbeaten run in the Champions League at home, with four consecutive wins without conceding, should give them some belief. However, the absence of Wirtz—who is sidelined until April—is a major blow, stripping them of their most creative spark.

Alonso’s side looked flat in the first leg, but Bayern also weren’t at their absolute best, benefiting from Leverkusen’s mistakes rather than creating a wealth of clear-cut chances. The Bavarians, for all their European dominance, have shown vulnerability in away games, as highlighted by their 3-0 loss to Feyenoord in January. That result proved they are not invincible on the road, particularly against teams willing to take the game to them.

Bayern’s strength, however, lies in their ability to score goals consistently. With Harry Kane leading the line and the likes of Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman providing attacking width, they are unlikely to go 90 minutes without finding the net. They have scored three or more goals in six of their last 10 matches, which shows their firepower.

Leverkusen will need to take risks in this match if they have any hope of pulling off an unlikely comeback, which could leave them exposed to Bayern’s counter-attacks. But given their strong home record and Bayern’s slight inconsistency on their travels, the game could end in a 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet but the visitors ultimately progressing comfortably.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:
“Bayern have already done the hard work, so they won’t need to go all out for another victory. Leverkusen, on the other hand, will be desperate to restore some pride in front of their fans. This should lead to a competitive match where both teams score, but the tie is already settled.”

Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern Munich (Bayern win 4-1 on aggregate)

Leverkusen may start with high intensity, but Bayern’s experience and quality should see them manage the game effectively. A draw seems like the most reasonable outcome, with the visitors comfortably advancing to the quarter-finals.

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