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Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions & Live Stream - Hosts to avoid defeat

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Last updated: 09 May 2025
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  • Bayer Leverkusen have lost the Bundesliga title but aim to end on a high.
  • Leverkusen are strong at home, with seven wins in their last 10.
  • Dortmund are resurgent, aiming for a top-four finish despite inconsistent away form.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund

Having officially relinquished the German Bundesliga title, Bayer Leverkusen return to action with a home clash against Borussia Dortmund.

The visitors have been resurgent lately as they push for a top four finish, although their away form remains a bit erratic. The hosts will be keen to give their fans something to cheer about and can avoid defeat on Sunday.
 

Bayer Leverkusen Form


Bayer Leverkusen are no longer champions as the 2-2 draw at Freiburg in their previous fixture confirmed Bayern Munich as winners for this season. Manager Xabi Alonso could also be on his way out having reportedly told the club that he will leave at the end of the season.

The title may be gone but Bayer Leverkusen are likely to be fired up for Sunday's clash as they look to give the fans something to cheer about in the final home game of the season. They have picked up seven wins and two draws from their last 10 Bundesliga home matches.

Bayer Leverkusen often leave things late, with their two goals at Freiburg coming after the break while three of their last five home goals have followed a similar pattern. They also have a knack for scoring first having grabbed the opening goal in four of their last six Bundesliga matches.

Borussia Dortmund Form


Having struggled for much of the season, Borussia Dortmund have found their rhythm in the last few weeks. Niko Kovac’s team have won five of their last six Bundesliga matches and claimed a 4-0 home victory over Wolfsburg in their previous fixture.

That run has put Borussia Dortmund back in the mix for a top four finish as they are now up to fifth in the table, one point behind fourth placed Freiburg. However, their one blemish is a slightly erratic away form having picked up two wins and as many defeats in their last five Bundesliga fixtures on the road. 

Borussia Dortmund have no attacking problems, with Serhou Guirassy in form and scoring a brace last time out to take his tally to 19 Bundesliga goals for the season. However, like the hosts, they also like to leave things late and have scored five of their last seven goals after the break. 

Head to Head


Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund have picked up four wins each and two draws from their last 10 matches. However, the hosts are unbeaten in the last three meetings and claimed a 3-2 victory in the reverse fixture back in January.

Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen have not been at their best this season but will be keen to give the fans a treat in the final home game of the season. They are generally solid at home and given their record in recent meetings, should earn a win or draw against Borussia Dortmund, who are inconsistent on their travels.
 
Both teams have a knack for leaving things until after the break and the second half could be tipped to produce more goals. Bayer Leverkusen are expected to maintain their trend of scoring first having also grabbed the opening goal in the reverse fixture.

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