Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bundesliga this season
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| 2 | 29 | 63 | 29 | |
| 4 | 29 | 48 | 10 |
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Leverkusen back in tile defence against Leipzig.
In a clash of Bundesliga titans, title-defending Bayer Leverkusen aim to stretch their record-breaking unbeaten streak as they host the formidable RB Leipzig at BayArena, with both teams eyeing back-to-back victories in the early stages of the 2024-2025 season.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal following a midweek 1-0 win over FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Back in the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso’s side kicked off their first-ever title defence with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on matchday one.
Leverkusen made a strong start to the game, taking a two-goal lead in the first half with a powerful strike from Granit Xhaka at the 12th minute and a finish by Florian Wirtz in the 38th minute. Despite letting the lead slip, the late-goal specialists lived up to their reputation, as Wirtz completed his brace with a last-minute rebound in the 90+11th minute to secure all three points for the defending champions.
Currently in fourth place, Die Werkself are one of just seven teams to secure a win in the opening round. Leverkusen will welcome Leipzig in this weekend’s clash, aiming to claim maximum points as they look to extend their winning streak against the visitors, having won the last three meetings.
Furthermore, Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in 35 league games (29 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses), a record only surpassed by HSV (36) and Bayern Munich (53). They will aim to extend this impressive streak with a win this weekend. Alonso is expected to keep the familiar 3-4-2-1 formation, with Victor Boniface in attack.
RB Leipzig
Like the hosts, Leipzig began their 2024-2025 campaign on a winning note after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bochum on matchday one. Barely three minutes after his introduction in the second half, new signing Antonio Nusa proved his value by scoring his debut goal.
Leipzig fought hard to hold on to the lead, securing all three points despite being reduced to ten men when captain Willi Orbán was sent off in the 85th minute. With this win, the Red Bulls are currently in seventh place, tied on points and goal difference with sixth-placed Hoffenheim.
The team is unbeaten in their last 12 Bundesliga games, marking their joint-longest such run under Marco Rose. The Red Bulls aim to continue this impressive streak when they travel to Leverkusen this weekend.
However, Marco Rose’s men face an uphill battle against a formidable Leverkusen side that has won 14 of its 17 home league games. Loïs Openda and Benjamin Šeško are expected to start in attack as Rose sets up his team in a 4-4-2 formation.
Meanwhile, the Red Bulls will be without Orbán due to his red card against Bochum.
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