Saturday 23/09/2014, 18:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 1, Borussia Dortmund vs Leverkusen
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Borussia Dortmund failed to win the German Bundesliga last season and if they are to outshine Bayern Munchen this time, they need to start on the right foot. The problem is that they face a very difficult opponent in the first round, with Leverkusen winning five games in a row. What's most important is that all these matches were played on the road, which means that they don't have a real problem in playing without the support of their fans.
Borussia Dortmund vs Leverkusen Odds
Borussia Dortmund 1.55, Draw 3.70, Leverkusen 5.75
Borussia Dortmund vs Leverkusen Tips
Leverkusen set another important milestone by winning in Copenhagen against the local team and they are anxiously waiting for the second leg. The match is scheduled for next week, which means that fatigue can be a problem and tonight the visitors might take the foot off gas.
On the other hand, they were extremely effective up front and over the five game winning streak, scored a total of 15 goals, while limiting opponents to just three. It definitely helps that two of the vanquished teams are leading in the lower German divisions, but overall their defensive was top-notch. It can be put to the test against Dortmund, which is widely regarded as one of the most offensive teams in Bundesliga.
They recently advanced to the next stage of the German cup and also defeated Bayern Munchen in the Super Cup, winning the second important trophy in 2014. The fact that they prevailed against a team that now enlists a couple of their key players made that victory special and there is no reason for manager Klopp to make any adjustments in the starting formation.
Aubemeyang and Immobile are very likely to play together in the offensive, with Hofmann closely behind them and all the eyes are on the Italian player. Since being acquired from Torino he played in three friendly games and scored twice, so there are high expectations regarding his performance in Bundesliga.
Key Facts
- Overall, the two teams are evenly matched, with each of them winning 25 games and 20 head to head matches ended undecided.
- Six of the last nine games played between Dortmund and Leverkusen were low-scoring goals, with the winning team preventing opponents from scoring.
Borussia Dortmund vs Leverkusen Prediction
There is very little value in backing the hosts to prevail tonight and there is no reason to take the chance of betting against one of the most in-form German teams. A far smarter choice is to wager on fewer than three goals to be scored at odds revolving around even value with Pinnacle Sports. If exactly 3 goals are scored, the stakes will be fully reimbursed, therefore the risks are mitigated.
Bet: Under 3 goals @ 1.95 with Pinnacle Sports
