Preview: Potential Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen

In the fourth match of the 2023–24 Bundesliga season, second-placed Bayern Munich will take on league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Although it is still early in the season, it would not be incorrect to argue that both Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have performed at a higher level than the opposition. They will now face off against one another at the Allianz Arena after winning all three of their league games.

Despite not having the best season the last time around, Bayern Munich has had a strong start to the 2023–24 season with three straight victories. With a goal differential of +7, they are presently ranked second in the points table.

Bayern defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach by a score of 2-1 before to the start of the international break. They controlled the ball, attempted more attempts that were on goal, and ultimately prevailed thanks to a late winner from Mathys Tel.

The red team will be feeling confident going into this home game. They also intend to maintain their winning streak. However, it won’t be simple because even Bayer Leverkusen is having success lately. They are currently in first place on the table with a goal difference of eight after winning all three of their league games.

Before the break, they played Darmstadt in their final Bundesliga match. They ended up winning easily after scoring five goals on the day. The 5-1 victory will undoubtedly give them the assurance they need to defeat the defending champions on the road.

Since joining Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso has excelled for the team. A victory over Bayern Munich would undoubtedly give their Spanish manager a major boost in his managing career because he has converted them into a winning machine.

Both sides have strong rosters, so the match will undoubtedly be fiercely contested. The Hard Tackle examines this fixture more closely and makes an effort to foresee the strategies they would use.