Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg Prediction: Leverkusen the favourite

The game between Leverkusen and Wolfsburg will take place at BayArena on 22nd September 2024 at 16:30 (GMT+3) as Bayer Leverkusen continue their defence of the Bundesliga crown when they take on Wolfsburg, who are currently in mid-table. With a 1-4 away victory over Hoffenheim, Leverkusen took a step closer to drawing closer to the team at the summit of the league. 

After their poor performance in a 1-2 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, we are inclined to back the league champions. A victory is expected for the home side as they aim to claim the league table.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen enter this match with a confident attitude, having displayed an impressive attacking line in their recent Bundesliga matches. Under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, the team developed a fluid and attacking style, often relying on quick passes and high pressure to control possession and create chances to score Key players that Florian Wirtz and Jeremy Frimpong have been great at driving the team's attacking play , but, often after finding the net, Leverkusen's consistent defense has been a mixed bag, and occasionally made the difference for opponents the to be used. Away from home, Leverkusen will look to maintain their attacking momentum while supporting their defensive lines to counter the threat of Hoffenheim. They will aim for their strengths early in the game, trying to build on their strong start to the season.

Wolfsburg

Due to their place in the Bundesliga and recent better performances they head into this one as contenders. The team has had some notable wins, including defeating TuS Koblenz in DFB-Pokal; however, it also experienced despair such as losing narrowly with Bayern Munich. It is anticipated that Wolfsburg’s game plan would revolve around holding the ball while controlling midfield area by utilizing its superior technical skills and experience in order to rule over this contest. They would want to attack from the onset so as to assert their dominance moving forward into the match, thus hoping for an away win that would help them build confidence going forward in the season campaign.

Expert Betting Tips

Leverkusen is the clear favourite going into this game. Both clubs will be motivated to take all three points for different reasons. This season, Bayer Leverkusen has been outstanding thus far, and in the months to come. Alonso and his team have proven that they are still a danger offensively.

With the ball, Bayer Leverkusen will probably dominate and have several good opportunities as a result. We anticipate home side to win and over 9.5 corners