Bayer Leverkusen – Wolfsburg: Predictions and Tips

2nd placed Bayer Leverkusen with 32 points and 4 points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, will face Wolfsburg who are 5th at the table with 29 points at the Bayarena in Leverkusen.Both teams are playing their 3rd match in 8 days.

Fatigue can be a big factor in determining the outcome of this match

Leverkusen

After a slump in form that saw them lose a top place in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen won an important game on Tuesday against Dortmund 2-1 and clinched back 2nd place from RB Leipzig. Before this match, manager Peter Bosz was winless in 4 matches, losing 3 and drawing in 1.

They had difficulty in scoring enough goals to secure 3 points in these matches. Leverkusen has not beaten Wolfsburg in their last 2 league games. On the other hand, they haven’t been beaten in their last 2 home games. Coach Bosz has to deal with 6 injuries in his midfield lineup. He will have to make some tactical changes to adjust his formation.

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg also returned to winning ways in their last game away to Mainz. Oliver Glasner’s VfL Wolfsburg have scored a total of 11 times throughout their latest six matches. The overall goals that they have conceded during those matches equal 6. Going into this game VFL Wolfsburg has not been beaten by Leverkusen when they have played them away from in the last 4 matches. Also, they haven’t defeated in their last 2 away games in the league.

Verdict

With both teams in the top five of the table, the 3 points are very crucial for them. We see a slight advantage for the home team in this match.

Verdict: Double chance home win or draw.