Overview
Bayer Leverkusen have bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in early November. Since then, they have won three consecutive games against Heidenheim, RB Salzburg and Union Berlin, scoring a total of 12 goals.
Overall, Leverkusen have not been as strong as they were last season. They are currently 7 points behind leaders Bayern Munich despite having lost just one Bundesliga game this season.
Of course, it is understandable that opponents will figure them out after a surprisingly successful season and a championship. This is the time for coach Xabi Alonso's team to prove that last season's Bundesliga championship was not a fluke.
As for Bayern Munich, they have maintained their strength since the beginning of the season and are holding an 8-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. The 1-4 defeat to Barcelona has no longer affected the ambitions of the "Gray Tigers" too much.
Coach Vincent Kompany's team has 30 points after 12 matches and has an unbeaten record in the domestic league.
However, Harry Kane's latest injury in the match against Dortmund could affect Bayern Munich's performance in the coming time. Kompany will have to experiment with new attacks if the English striker cannot play. And this could cost them by being eliminated from the German Cup by Leverkusen in the 2024-2025 season.
Leverkusen have the better head-to-head record in recent meetings, unbeaten against Bayern in their last four, including a 1-1 Bundesliga draw in September.
However, being a guest at Allianz Arena is always a difficult challenge for any team.
Human resources situation
Due to still being injured, some Bayern players such as Joao Palhinha, Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic will have to watch the upcoming match.
On the other side of the front line, Amine Adli, Victor Boniface, Jonas Hofmann and Martin Terrier are all not healthy enough to start.
Expected lineup:
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Davies, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Musiala, Coman, Muller.
Leverkusen: Hradecky, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie, Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo, Wirtz, Schick.
The match between Bayern Munich and Leverkusen takes place at 2:45 a.m. on December 4 (Vietnam time).
