There are several matches look forward to on Saturday afternoon in the German Bundesliga but arguably the biggest game this weekend takes place at the BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen welcome Borussia Dortmund in a game which sees fifth in the Bundesliga meet third. Just 5 points separate the two teams so this should be a good match.
Bayer Leverkusen played in the 3rd round of the DFB Pokal on Wednesday night and progressed to the quarter final stage by defeating Stuttgart 2-1 at home. It was a good response following their 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on the weekend. Trends show that following the winter break, Bayer Leverkusen have won 3 of their 4 matches including wins over Paderborn away and Fortuna Dusseldorf at home in the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen have been difficult to beat in recent home league games, losing only 2 of their last 13 at the BayArena. However, wins have not always been easy to come by and Bayer Leverkusen have won 2 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches.
They usually have little trouble in scoring goals when playing at home and have only failed to find the back of the net once in their last 8 home Bundesliga games. The main issue has been defensively and Bayer Leverkusen have kept just one clean sheet in their last 7 league matches at home. Both teams have scored in 5 of their last 7 home Bundesliga games.
Borussia Dortmund were also in cup action in midweek but were eliminated from the competition as they lost 3-2 at Werder Bremen. That was their first defeat in 4 matches since the winter break having previously won all 3 games in the Bundesliga. The victories came at Augsburg and at home against Koln and Union Berlin.
Trends show Borussia Dortmund have lost just one of their last 9 Bundesliga matches and the defeat came away against Hoffenheim. Scoring goals away from home as not being a problem for Borussia Dortmund and they have scored 12 goals in their last 4 away games. However, they've managed to keep just one clean sheet in their last 5 away Bundesliga games.
In 24 of Borussia Dortmund's last 27 games in the Bundesliga, there have been over 2.5 goals scored and they are very exciting to watch.
Looking ahead to the team news and Bayer Leverkusen are without Kerem Demirbay who is suspended and the injured Charles Aranguiz. Julian Baumgartlinger, Paulinho and Sven Bender are all doubts.
Borussia Dortmund travel without Marco Reus who is out until March with a muscle injury. Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Delaney will be assessed ahead of the game.
#BVB-Kapitän Marco Reus hat sich im @DFB_Pokal eine Muskelverletzung zugezogen. Nach jetzigem Stand wird er in rund vier Wochen wieder ins Training einsteigen können.Gute Besserung, @woodyinho! 🤕🤞 pic.twitter.com/bWoDEIpNlz— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) February 5, 2020
#BVB-Kapitän Marco Reus hat sich im @DFB_Pokal eine Muskelverletzung zugezogen. Nach jetzigem Stand wird er in rund vier Wochen wieder ins Training einsteigen können.Gute Besserung, @woodyinho! 🤕🤞 pic.twitter.com/bWoDEIpNlz
There is very little chance of seeing a goalless draw when Borussia Dortmund are in town. We expect to see both teams finding the back of the net in this game but Borussia Dortmund have the edge and could come away with maximum points.