Dortmund – Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Picks (14.09.2019)

Dortmund-Bayer-Leverkusen

Dortmund – Bayer Leverkusen SOCCER PICKS

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen face in Signal-Iduna-Park, in a match for the 4th round of the Bundesliga. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 4 victories in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 24-02-2019, in a match for the Bundesliga that ended the victory of Borussia Dortmund by (3-2). The goals of the match were scored by D. Zagadou (30 ‘), J. Sancho (38’) and M. Götze (60 ‘), for Borussia Dortmund, and K. Volland (37’) and J. Tah (75 ‘ ), for Bayer Leverkusen. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Bayer Leverkusen presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.

Borussia Dortmund:

The home team is currently in 5th position, with 6 points conquered, after 2 wins and 1 defeat. In the penultimate match, he won out against Köln by (1‑3). In the last game, he lost out against Union Berlin by (3‑1). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a victory away with Energie Cottbus by (0-5). In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Borussia Dortmund won 8 and lost 2. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 43 of the last 56 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In the last 3 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 4 of his 7 goals between minutes (46′ ‑ 60 ‘).

Dortmund comes to this motivated match, after a 0-5 victory, in a friendly match against Energie Cottbus. Like the opponent of this performance, the home team must act in a tactical system in 4-3-3, with the objective of taking advantage of the progression in the field through short passes. In any case, Dortmund is expected to have a more offensive stance, since it has a higher quality workforce. The Dortmund coach cannot count on Thorgan Hazard, Patrick Osterhage, Axel Witsel, Mateu Morey, Nico Schulz and Luca Unbehaun, for having been delivered to the medical department.

Bayer Leverkusen :

The visiting team is currently in the 4th position, with 7 points won, after 2 wins and 1 draw. In the penultimate match, he won out against Fortuna Düsseldorf by (1‑3). In the last match, he tied at home against Hoffenheim by (0-0). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it records 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Bayer Leverkusen won 7, drew 1 and lost 2. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has marked regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In the last 3 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 3 of his 7 goals between minutes (31’ ‑ 45 ‘).

Leverkusen comes to this match after a 0-0 draw at home against Hoffenheim. The visiting team is known for its deadly counterattacks and has expert players in this role. Keep in mind that Leverkusen generally responds well when they are at a disadvantage. Like the opponent of this day, visitors must play in a tactical system in 4-3-3, with the aim of using the flanks to invest in the offensive process. Even so, Leverkusen is expected to adopt a more defensive stance, given the quality of the rival. The Leverkusen coach must have all the players at his disposal.


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