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FC Bayern München vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
FC Bayern München
3 – 1
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sat 15 Sep 2018 · 13:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 55' Wendell
R 80' Karim Bellarabi

Overview

Match Preview

FC Bayern München vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Martin Thomsen
16 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 10.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

11
5
5
FC Bayern München 21 games · Avg 3.1 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-15 FC Bayern München 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent Form

FC Bayern München
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 3–1 W
01 Sep VfB Stuttgart A 3–0 W
24 Aug TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–1 W
18 Aug SV Drochtersen/Assel A 1–0 W
05 May FC Porto H 2–0 W
28 Apr PFC CSKA Moskva A 0–2 L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep FC Bayern München A 1–3 L
01 Sep VfL Wolfsburg H 1–3 L
25 Aug Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–2 L
18 Aug 1. CfR Pforzheim A 1–0 W
12 May SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen A 1–3 L
05 May SV Linx 1949 H 1–2 L

Season Stats

FC Bayern München Bayer 04 Leverkusen
#7 Position #12
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Bayern München are 7th (0 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Bayern München is hosting Bayer 04 Leverkusen for another epic battle.
  • 5' Wendell makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
  • 10' The deadlock is broken! Corentin Tolisso gets on the scoresheet on 10 minutes.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 19' Arjen Robben adds to his 0 season tally! FC Bayern Munchen lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Bayern München that had 540 games and scored 1057 goals.
  • 28' Bayer 04 Leverkusen ring the changes. Lars Bender has done his job and it is now time for Julian Brandt to step up.
  • 33' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 42' Time for substitution for FC Bayern Munchen. Corentin Tolisso is replaced by James Rodriguez.
  • 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Niko Kovać might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 52' Kai Havertz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Bayern München tonight.
  • 55' Wendell is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 59' Another substitution for FC Bayern Munchen to replace Serge Gnabry by Javi Martinez on 59 minute.
  • 64' Leon Bailey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 69' FC Bayern München currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 73' Karim Bellarabi is replacing Kevin Volland for the Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
  • 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Karim Bellarabi on 80.
  • 82' FC Bayern Munchen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Alaba is hanging Rafinha on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Leon Bailey is replaced by Paulinho.
  • 88' 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 Manuel Neuer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 89' Against the run of play, James Rodriguez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • Another three points for FC Bayern München.

Lineups

FC Bayern München Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Heiko Herrlich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 8
Serge Gnabry 5
Harry Kane 5
Leon Bailey 3
Thomas Muller 3
Exequiel Palacios 3
Leon Goretzka 3
Lucas Alario 2

Head to Head

2018-09-15 FC Bayern München 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

FC Bayern München Form

2018-09-15 FC Bayern München 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-09-01 VfB Stuttgart 0–3 FC Bayern München W 2018-08-24 FC Bayern München 3–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2018-08-18 SV Drochtersen/Assel 0–1 FC Bayern München W 2018-05-05 FC Bayern München 2–0 FC Porto W 2018-04-28 PFC CSKA Moskva 2–0 FC Bayern München L

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2018-09-15 FC Bayern München 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-09-01 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg L 2018-08-25 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-08-18 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-05-12 SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 SV Linx 1949 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38 FC Bayern München xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Bayern München61% Draw27% Bayer 04 Leverkusen12%
Actual: FC Bayern München win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes28% 0% No72%
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 28%
72%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

FC Bayern München or Draw
88%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
39%
FC Bayern München or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Bayern München38% Draw55% Bayer 04 Leverkusen7%
Actual: FC Bayern München win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
21.4%
0 – 0
18.5%
2 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
2.3%
1 – 2
2.1%
2 – 2
1.6%
0 – 2
1.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Bayern München

Handicap FC Bayern München covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 18% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 29% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FC Bayern München keeps clean sheet
64% ✗
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.