Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Germany – DFB Pokal
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2020
Kick-off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Olympiastadion.
Match preview
Bayer Leverkusen Kai Havertz celebrate the second goal against Werder Bremen on May 18, 2020
Leverkusen 2019-20 Bundesliga campaign ended with bitter disappointment because they were pipped to the final of the Champions League by Borussia Monchengladbach on the last day of the season.
male Peter Bosz is doing all they can as early winner Kevin Volland enough to see off Mainz 05, but the failure Leverkusen to take all three points against Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin eventually proved to be their downfall as they prepare for another season in League Europa.
However, their attention is now turning to the Olympiastadion as they look to win the DFB-Pokal for the second time in their history - their solitary victory in the upcoming competition in the 1992-1993 final against Hertha Berlin.
Since then, Leverkusen have reached the final twice in the 2001-02 and 2008-09 seasons, but Die Werkself were forced to settle for a runners-up medal against Schalke and Werder Bremen respectively.
side Bosz has run relatively easily to the finals as they beat Alemannia Aahcen, SC Paderborn, Stuttgart, Union Berlin and Saarbrucken to set up a tie with 30-time champion of the Bundesliga, and supplies did not end there as Leverkusen still have the Europa League leg 16 of the second against Rangers to look forward to in August.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer lifted the Bundesliga trophy on June 27, 2020 it seems to be the case than when the Bayern domination of German football scene will allow, with the Bavarian giants secured the title of their eighth straight Bundesliga with a margin of 13 points over nearest rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern terminate their victorious campaign in perfect fashion with a 4-0 win at Wolfsburg, and Hansi Flick will have been delighted with the way his side went about their business despite having wrapped up the title well before the final weekend of the season.
Not surprisingly, the Bundesliga champions have recorded more DFB-Pokal success than any other team, with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig last season in the final represent their 19th victory in the competition.
However, the Bavarian giants have failed to win in 2017 and 2018 - with Dortmund and Frankfurt took the award respectively year-on-year - and Bayern have been knocked out before the final only three times since 2010.
Flick men also remain on course for a historic treble following their 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash - and it is hard to imagine the side of Frank Lampard change the tie around in Bayern's own backyard.
Bundesliga champions beat Energie Cottbus, VfL Bochum, Hoffenheim, Schalke and Frankfurt to reach the end of their 24, and the victory over Leverkusen Bayern will stretch winning run in all competitions to 17 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich Head-to-Head
Since 2006, the two sides have faced another 32 times. Bayern Munich has recorded 21 victories in that period while Leverkusen won on six occasions.
Both teams also locked horns at the BayArena in the Bundesliga encounter after the restart. Bayern Munich recorded a comprehensive 4-2 victory on the night, as they stamped their authority on the side of Boas' after losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen guide include: L-W-D-W-L-W
Bayern Munich guide include: W-W-W-W-W-W
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Team News
Bayer Leverkusen
Besides Karim Bellarabi, Peter Boas has a fit squad at his disposal and will look to record a victory against Bayern Munich for the second time this season. Leverkusen free-flowing brand of attacking football surely cause one or two problems for the Bavarian giants at night.
The goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky was part of Eintracht Frankfurt side that beat Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal final in 2018. Finnish shot-stopper will be seen to emerge victorious once again but had his work cut for him against destroying the front three.
Injuries: Karim Bellarabi
Doubtful: None
Suspensions: None
Bayern Munich
Niklas Sule and Javi Martinez will be available for the Bavarian giants, as they continue to recover from injury. While Corentin Tolisso and Thiago back fully fit, they are unlikely to feature due to a lack of match practice.
Robert Lewandowski has been one of the most potent scorer in Europe this season and the hitman Poland is one goal shy of 50 marks. Hansi Flick is expected to name a strong lineup, because his team remain on course for a historic treble.
Injuries: Niklas Sule, Javi Martinez
Suspensions: None
Doubtful: None
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Predictions
Eleven Company recorded a 0-3 victory on the road in the semifinals of the Pokal, against Saarbrucken. Given that the host of the fourth division, it is a straight forward victory for the latter.
Meanwhile, the Bundesliga champions recorded a 2-1 victory in their semi-final against Frankfurt. After scoring an early goal, the Eagles did not give them a scare with a late equalizer. However, Robert Lewandowski rose to the occasion by slotting in the winner five minutes later.
As things stand, Bayern are the favorites. They try to make it two times in a row in this domestic trophy, after a successful eight on the trot in the league. On the other hand, their opposite numbers had not even managed to finish in the top four of the table.
Happened, male Flick has recorded 33 of the previous 42 wins h2h, and they have become the best team in the country over the last few decades. They will also be to treble the continent, and considering the short version of the UCL, this year it looks like a great opportunity.
On top of that, Lewandowski had an opportunity to go after the elusive Ballon d'Or, and do a double would improve his chances. Chances are very high that Bayern Munich will be posting convincing victories this weekend.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips
Bayern Munich -0.5, -1 Asian Handicap @ 1.44 (4/9)
Half Time / Full Time: Bayern / Bayern Munich @ 1.90 (9/10).
