Elversberg - Bayer Leverkusen: Start of the New Bundesliga Season - August 29, 2026
In the first round of the German Bundesliga, we will see a match between Elversberg and Bayer Leverkusen. The game will take place on Saturday, August 29, kicking off at 15:30 CET, and I suggest a bet on this match.
Elversberg - Bayer: Match Preview
Elversberg managed to return to Germany's top division. The team collected 62 points in 34 matches, finished second and earned direct promotion to the Bundesliga. Now, for the first time in many years, the team will fight to maintain their place in the top flight. During their preparation for the new season, Elversberg played seven friendly matches, losing only once, winning four and drawing twice. Elversberg also beat Duisburg 3:1 in the first round of the German Cup.
Bayer Leverkusen also advanced to the next round of the German Cup, beating Wehen 4:0 in the first round. However, their Bundesliga campaign last season was not particularly consistent. They finished sixth in the table with 59 points from 34 matches. They will play in the Europa League this season. Bayer clearly enter the new campaign determined to return to the Champions League and finish in the Bundesliga top four. The competition for this goal will therefore be serious.
Match Facts and H2H
- Elversberg are unbeaten in their last five matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won seven of their last eight matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored in 12 consecutive matches.
- Elversberg have scored at least one goal in 13 consecutive matches.
- Elversberg lost their last head-to-head meeting with Bayer Leverkusen 0:3.
Probable Lineups
- Elversberg: Kristof; Gyamerah, Pinckert, Rohr, Gunther; Keidel, Poreba; Petkov, Onyeka, Campbell; Schnellbacher
- Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken; Vazquez, Bade, Tapsoba, Gutierrez; Fernandez, Garcia; Tella, Maza, Moreira; Schick
Prediction
The first match of the season is always a very important event, and I think we are in for an exciting game. I suggest betting on both teams to score.
