Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 9 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Siebert
- Referee Jan Seidel
- Referee Lasse Koslowski
- Referee Markus Schuller
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Referee Michael Emmer
9 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 14.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–5 | L |
| 22 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | SC Freiburg | H | 5–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Dec | Hertha BSC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 5–2 | W |
| 22 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Dec | SC Freiburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #5 |
| 21 | Points | 16 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 6 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 3 |
| 16 | Scored | 20 |
| 7 | Conceded | 17 |
| +9 | GD | +3 |
| 2.33 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 67% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
56%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (21 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Borussia Dortmund
| Felix Kalu Nmecha | 4 G | |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 3 G | 2 A |
| Fabio Silva | 3 G | 2 A |
| Maximilian Beier | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ioannis Konstantelias | 1 G |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 8 G | 2 A |
| Ibrahim Maza | 3 G | 3 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Borussia Dortmund have kicked off against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Thomas Meunier suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Manuel Akanji makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 16' Thomas Meunier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
- 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Florian Wirtz makes it 1-2.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gregor Kobel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 26' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mahmoud Dahoud on 26.
- 28' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robert Andrich makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Borussia Dortmund must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' It’s high time Marco Rose made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Karim Bellarabi.
- 46' The Borussia Dortmund manager makes a substitution. Thomas Meunier departs to be replaced by Marius Wolf.
- 51' Germany international Lennart Grill has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' Magnificent from Jonathan Tah! That is 18 goals in 166 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Thorgan Hazard is replaced by Gio Reyna on 61 minute.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jude Bellingham made 398 appearances and scored 92 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Odilon Kossounou is hanging Karim Bellarabi on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
- 78' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Rose might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' A change in the Borussia Dortmund ranks — Donyell Malen exits the field as Youssoufa Moukoko enters on 79.
- 81' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Patrik Schick exits the field as Lucas Alario enters on 81.
- 84' Marco Reus makes way for Steffen Tigges at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Borussia Dortmund.
- 85' The crowd applauds Marco Reus as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for Borussia Dortmund.
- 87' What a strike from Moussa Diaby! The score is 1-5.
- 88' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jeremie Frimpong is replaced by Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
- 89' What composure from Steffen Tigges! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-5.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bayer 04 Leverkusen take all three points.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
24
Thomas Meunier ↓ Marius Wolf 46'
- 19
-
11
Marco Reus ↓ Steffen Tigges 84'
- 16
- 8
- 13
- 5
- 1
-
10
Thorgan Hazard ↓ Gio Reyna 61'
- 22
Bench
- 15
- 35
- 28
-
39
Marius Wolf ↑ 46'
- 14
- 34
-
27
Steffen Tigges ↑ 84'
-
7
Gio Reyna ↑ 61'
-
18
Youssoufa Moukoko ↑ 79'
Coach
Marco Rose
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Amine Adli 88'
- 4
- 38
- 10
- 21
- 8
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Lucas Alario 81'
- 30
- 27
- 33
Bench
-
24
Timothy Fosu-Mensah ↑ 88'
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 81'
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 81'
- 7
- 36
-
31
Amine Adli ↑ 88'
-
6
Odilon Kossounou ↑ 68'
- 29
Coach
Gerardo Seoane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 |
| Paco Alcacer | 3 |
| Kevin Volland | 3 |
| Patrik Schick | 3 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 3 |
| Jonathan Tah | 3 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
2022-02-06
Borussia Dortmund
2–5
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2022-01-22
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2022-01-14
Borussia Dortmund
5–1
SC Freiburg
W
2022-01-08
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2021-12-18
Hertha BSC
3–2
Borussia Dortmund
L
2021-12-15
Borussia Dortmund
3–0
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903
W
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2022-02-06
Borussia Dortmund
2–5
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-01-22
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
5–1
FC Augsburg
W
2022-01-15
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2022-01-08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–2
1. FC Union Berlin
D
2021-12-19
SC Freiburg
2–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2021-12-15
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.41
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
68%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
55%
Borussia Dortmund or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–5 not predicted2 – 5Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.7%
3 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
4 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 18% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

