Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich promises to be a significant encounter in the title race. Leverkusen currently sits second in the league with 46 points, trailing behind Bayern, who leads with an eight-point cushion. The match is set against a backdrop of contrasting recent performances; Bayern secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen, while Leverkusen managed only a scoreless draw against Wolfsburg. Historically, this matchup has been competitive, with both teams having previously faced each other twice this season—resulting in a draw and a narrow victory for Bayern in the DFB-Pokal.
Harry Kane, who suffered a torn muscle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund.
While admitting that Kane can't be replaced "one-to-one", Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was upbeat at Monday's press conference, expressing confidence in his squad.
“Harry has scored 20 goals. You can't replace that. But we have players who score goals, including Jamal [Musiala]. We'll have a solution. We have enough players who can fulfil the role, even if you can't replace his goals one-to-one,” Kompany told reporters.
The Bayern coach also said he's wary of the threat posed by Leverkusen.
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Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Boniface, Tella
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup: Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
Bayer Leverkusen has demonstrated formidable home form by remaining unbeaten in their last 16 matches at BayArena and winning their last ten games there . Their offensive capabilities are notable; they have scored 17 goals over their past six Bundesliga fixtures. However, defensive lapses may hinder their performance against Bayern's potent attack. In contrast, Bayern Munich boasts an impressive goal tally of 65 goals in just 19 matches but has also shown vulnerabilities at the back by conceding 11 goals in their last seven outings.
In terms of player availability for both teams, injuries could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the match. Bayer Leverkusen will be without Belocian due to injury concerns while Bayern faces challenges as they might be missing Davies and possibly Palhinha . Such absences could significantly impact team dynamics and overall performance on match day. While specific predictions or free live streaming options were not detailed in available analyses, fans can anticipate an engaging contest between these two Bundesliga giants.
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