Bayer Leverkusen vs ⁠Holstein Kiel Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Expect a flurry of goals here with Xabi Alonso’s team looking unstoppable.

After a slow start to the season, Bayer Leverkusen have finally picked up the pace securing some huge results in the last couple of games. Last season’s invincibles currently find themselves in the fourth position in the table after collecting ten points from the opening five games. 

Xabi Alonso knows his side will have to up their game with crucial matches coming on the horizon. In the last game, they collected an important point after playing a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich. While they have endured mixed results in the league, their performance in the Champions League has been commendable. They have won their opening two matches against Feyenoord and AC Milan, keeping clean sheets in both games. 

Holstein Kiel have found life difficult in the Bundesliga after failing to register a single win in any of the games they have played thus far. After opening the season with three consecutive defeats, the team collected their first point of the season against Bochum in a 2-2 thriller. 

However, Holstein Kiel suffered another loss in the last game against Frankfurt with a 4-2 score-line. While they have looked good in the attacking area, Marcel Rapp’s side will have to improve their defensive display, having already conceded 17 goals from five matches. 

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 5 October 2024 at 2:30 PM UK, 7:00 PM IST

Location: BayArena

Form:

⁠Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Holstein Kiel (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Florian Wirtz (⁠Bayer Leverkusen)

The Germany international has been in lethal form this season scoring four goals already while assisting another one in five matches. Florian Wirtz has developed into a world-class talent who has guided Bayer Leverkusen to a double last season with his magical plays and goalscoring.

Given the license to roam freely by Xabi Alonso, Wirtz has become the architect of this side with every chance being created by him or starting with him. Hopefully, he can keep this momentum going in this match and add another few goals to his name here. 

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel)

Shuto Machino has been in red-hot form for the newly promoted side Holstein Kiel this season scoring four goals in the opening five matches. He was impressive in the last match against Frankfurt where he scored a brace and looked lively throughout the game. Machino also works hard for the team covering a lot of ground to make things difficult for the opposition with his off-the-ball pressing. Hopefully, Machino can help Holstein Kiel to return in winning ways in this game. 

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen played a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the last league game
• Holstein Kiel suffered a 4-2 loss against Frankfurt in the last game
• Holstein Kiel have conceded the most penalties this season (2) 

⁠Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to secure the win– 1/12 with William HILL
• Tip 2: Florian Wirtz to score the first goal in this game – 5/1 with bet365
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals over 3.5– 4/7 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

The good news for Bayer Leverkusen is that they have no injury concerns in their squad. It should be a big boost for Xabi Alonso in this game.

Meanwhile, Holstein Kiel will be without some of their key players such as Andu Yobel Kelati, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Patrick Erras, and Carl Johansson who suffered a knock in the last game. Others have all been sidelined due to injuries for this game. 

Head to Head

This will be the first time these two sides will face each other in a Bundesliga match. 

Predicted Lineup

⁠Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Terrier, Wirtz; Boniface

Holstein Kiel predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Weiner (GK); Becker, Ivezic, Geschwill; Rosenboom, Knudsen, Holtby, Gigovic, Porath; Machino, Pichler

Match Prediction for ⁠Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel

Last season’s invincibles Xabi Alonso’s side are looking unstoppable at the moment after bouncing from their poor start to the season to return to their brilliant best. We expect Bayer Leverkusen to win here with a dominant score-line with the visitors struggling at the moment. 

Prediction: ⁠Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 Holstein Kiel

Telecast for Bayer Leverkusen Vs Holstein Kiel

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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