Laura Rozo
Leverkusen vs Dortmund is undoubtedly one of the most interesting clashes of matchday 18. Leverkusen has won five consecutive matches and has the clear objective of entering the top 6 of the league to qualify for international tournaments the following season. On the other side, Dortmund, who have struggled to get off to a flying start in the Bundesliga, will be hoping to get back on their feet playing as visitors.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two historic Bundesliga clubs, Leverkusen vs Dortmund.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Leverkusen vs Dortmund Bundesliga Matchday 18 Game on January 29, 2023
- Where: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 11:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Leverkusen (+145) / Tie (+260) / Dortmund (+165)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Leverkusen (AH +0.5, -195) / Dortmund (AH -0.5, +160)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-190), Under (+135)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-225) / No (+150)
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Leverkusen Preview
Leverkusen is currently eighth in the Bundesliga standings. The team coached by Spaniard Xabi Alonso has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats so far this season.
In the last five matchdays, Bayer have five wins in a row, so they will surely come into this match looking to reaffirm their good moment and at least get closer to Wolfsburg. In their most recent match against Bochum, Leverkusen achieved a great 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Edmond Tapsoba from the penalty spot and Adam Hložek in the 53rd minute.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukáš Hradecky; Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapié; Robert Andrich, Nadiem Amiri; Moussa Diaby, Florian Wirtz, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Adam Hložek.
Borussia Dortmund Preview
In their most recent encounter against Mainz 05, Dortmund came away with a fantastic 2-1 victory. Although the opposing team started leading in the second minute, Julian Ryerson equalized just two minutes later. After several chances in second-half stoppage time, Giovanni Reyna scored the second and sealed the three points for the visitors.
The team led by former player Edin Terzić is in fifth place in the Bundesliga with 25 points from 10 wins, six defeats and one draw. For this new Leverkusen vs Dortmund clash, BVB are expected to win the match in order to enter the Top 3 of the competition.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Gregor Kobel; Julian Ryerson, Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Raphaël Guerreiro; Emre Can, Salih Özcan; Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Donyell Malen; Youssoufa Moukoko.
JefeBet Prediction
Given their recent results, we believe that neither team will win this Leverkusen vs Dortmund game. We believe that the most logical result would be a a draw. So far, the home side has been on an unstoppable run, but Borussia has got back on track and will not be an easy opponent to beat. Both teams count on elite players, and this clash might offer us a game with many goals.
Prediction: 1-1 draw.
