FC Bayern München vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Champions League 2024-25 LAST 16
Overview
Match Preview
FC Bayern München vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Champions League at Allianz Arena.
- FC Bayern München 8 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 games · 12 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
- Assistant 2 James Mainwaring
19 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 9.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | FC Bayern München | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Holstein Kiel | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | 1. FC Koln | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Bayern München | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #16 |
| 21 | Points | 12 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 7 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 2 |
| 22 | Scored | 13 |
| 8 | Conceded | 14 |
| +14 | GD | -1 |
| 2.63 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 88% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Bayern München this season
FC Bayern München this season
42%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
FC Bayern München are 2nd (21 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 16th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Bayern München
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bayer 04 Leverkusen get us underway at Allianz Arena.
- 5' FC Bayern München currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 9' FC Bayern Munchen is taking the lead after the goal scored by Harry Kane on 9.
- 14' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is showing some good football. However, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 19' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Konrad Laimer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Bayern München side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' Burkina Faso international Edmond Tapsoba has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' A moment of madness from Nordi Mukiele on 39 minutes earns him a card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Bayern München must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' Amine Adli is a natural left winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bayer 04 Leverkusen tonight.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Leon Goretzka. He receives a card.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Jamal Musiala gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 58' The FC Bayern Munchen manager makes a substitution. Manuel Neuer departs to be replaced by Jonas Urbig.
- 62' Nordi Mukiele was booked on 62.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 68' Another change for FC Bayern Munchen made on 68 minute. Kingsley Coman leaves to be changed by Leroy Sane.
- 73' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Edmond Tapsoba gets a card.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jonathan Tah.
- 75' Harry Kane doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Jeremie Frimpong is withdrawn and Arthur Augusto gets his opportunity.
- 86' The 23-year-old Arthur Augusto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' Fresh legs for Bayer 04 Leverkusen! Emiliano Buendia comes on to replace Alejandro Grimaldo.
- 89' It is a substitution in FC Bayern Munchen team. Leon Goretzka is replaced by Joao Palhinha on 89 minute.
- Full Time. FC Bayern München beats Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Lineups
FC Bayern München Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 6
- 11
- 8
- 2
- 27
- 19
- 17
- 42
- 3
Bench
- 10
- 15
- 7
- 26
- 25
- 22
- 16
- 21
- 23
- 44
- 40
- 24
Coach
Vincent Kompany
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
34
Granit Xhaka ↓ Aleix Garcia 81'
- 4
- 23
- 5
- 25
- 20
- 30
-
21
Amine Adli ↓ Edmond Tapsoba 68'
- 17
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↓ Patrik Schick 81'
- 3
Bench
-
16
Emiliano Buendia ↑ 87'
- 1
- 7
- 36
-
24
Aleix Garcia ↑ 81'
-
14
Patrik Schick ↑ 81'
-
12
Edmond Tapsoba ↑ 68'
- 19
- 22
-
13
Arthur Augusto ↑ 81'
Coach
Xabi Alonso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 8 |
| Harry Kane | 5 |
| Serge Gnabry | 5 |
| Exequiel Palacios | 3 |
| Leon Goretzka | 3 |
| Leon Bailey | 3 |
| Thomas Muller | 3 |
| Jamal Musiala | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Bayern München Form
2025-03-05
FC Bayern München
3–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2025-02-28
VfB Stuttgart
1–3
FC Bayern München
W
2025-02-23
FC Bayern München
4–0
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2025-02-18
FC Bayern München
1–1
Celtic FC
D
2025-02-15
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–0
FC Bayern München
D
2025-02-12
Celtic FC
1–2
FC Bayern München
W
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2025-03-05
FC Bayern München
3–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2025-03-01
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2025-02-22
Holstein Kiel
0–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2025-02-15
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–0
FC Bayern München
D
2025-02-08
VfL Wolfsburg
0–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2025-02-05
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–2
1. FC Koln
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.44
FC Bayern München xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + FC Bayern München to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Bayern München win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FC Bayern München or Draw
84%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
36%
FC Bayern München or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Bayern München win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Bayern München
| Handicap | FC Bayern München covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Bayern München keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

