Hamburg – Bayer Leverkusen: who will end their winless run?
On Wednesday, March 4, Hamburg host Bayer Leverkusen, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 CET. I am offering a bet on this fixture.
Hamburg – Bayer Leverkusen: match facts and head-to-head
- Hamburg are winless in their last two matches: one draw and one defeat.
- Bayer Leverkusen have failed to win in three games: two draws and one loss.
- In their last five home matches, Hamburg have managed just one victory.
- Hamburg have scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches.
- In 43% of their matches this season, Bayer Leverkusen have found the net in both halves.
- Bayer have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their matches, while Hamburg have done so in 12%.
- This season, Hamburg have conceded in both halves in 35% of their matches.
- Hamburg lost 1:2 to Bayer in their most recent head-to-head encounter, which took place in 2018.
Hamburg – Bayer Leverkusen: match preview
Hamburg have returned to Germany’s top flight for the first time since 2018. Their primary objective now is survival in the Bundesliga. After 23 rounds, they have collected 26 points and sit 11th in the table. Their cushion over the relegation zone is four points, but they also have a game in hand. This is precisely that fixture, meaning they have an opportunity to widen the gap from danger.
Bayer Leverkusen are positioned higher in the standings, with 40 points from 23 matches. They occupy sixth place and remain firmly in the race for a UEFA Champions League spot. The gap to fourth place stands at six points. Leverkusen also have a game in hand and could close the distance to the Champions League zone. However, they must secure victory in this match to keep that ambition alive.
Probable line-ups
- Hamburger: Fernandes; Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha; Gocholeishvili, Vieira, Remberg, Mikelbrencis; Konigsdorffer, Glatzel, Otele
- Bayer Leverkusen: Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Tape, Fernandez, Garcia, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Schick
Prediction
Bayer are not in their best moment, and both sides have a genuine chance of taking the points. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this game.
