Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Prediction: Alonso's men to win this game

Bayer Leverkusen will face Holstein Kiel in an exciting clash as part of the fixtures for the Bundesliga week 6 on 5th October 2024 at 16:30 (GMT+3). Currently, Bayer Leverkusen, one of the biggest contenders in the Bundesliga, are in stellar form under the management of Xabi Alonso. Aiming for domestic and European success this season. Leverkusen, known for their attacking prowess and tactical flexibility, mix young talent with experienced leaders such as Florian Wirtz and Granit Xhaka, making them a formidable opposition for any team

However, Holstein Kiel is no stranger to wrestling above their weight. Competing for years in Germany’s 2 Bundesliga, they have always been one of the best performing teams in the second division. Historically, Kiel has shown they can rise to the occasion, but their recent form suggests they may be in for trouble. 

Both teams have aspirations, but for Kiel this match is an opportunity to show their quality and could cause an upset, while for Leverkusen it is about staying strong and avoiding any shocks

Leverkusen, who have 10 points, are fourth after a 1-1 draw with Bayern München on 28 September. Xabi Alonso's team had 31% possession, created 0.1 expected goals (x/G), and created 0 serious chances in the 1-1 draw against Bayern. Alonso praised his team's composure under pressure intense down despite Bayern's absolute dominance.

For Leverkusen, Victor Boniface scored the game-winning goal in the 51st minute of their last Champions League game, as Bavaria bounced back from a 3-2 defeat to AC Milan on August 31st at RB Leipzig. After losing points, they won four their last five matches. They have scored 14 goals in the process and conceded just five.

In their last 28 games at the Bayrena, Leverkusen have won 23, drawn 4 and lost just once. However, in their last six home games, they have won just three, drawn two and lost one.

This is Holstein Kiel's first season in the Bundesliga, and they haven't exactly been rolling. They look like they're about to fight for relegation unless they turn it around soon, as they've lost four of their five league games. They had eight excellent scoring opportunities in their most recent loss to Eintracht Frankfurt but failed to capitalize on any of them.

In their lone game this season, a 2-2 tie against VfL Bochum on September 21, Holstein Kiel was the lone team to hold a lead. Marcel Rapp's squad has allowed the most goals in the division (17) while scoring the fourth-fewest goals (7).

Kiel have scored four goals while allowing five in their two road games this season, going 1-1. But before this Bundesliga season, they had won six games in a row on the road.

Bayer Leverkusen go into this game as heavy favourites, due to their squad depth and top form. Holstein Kiel may clean up and try to play on the counter, but Leverkusen’s firepower should see them control the game. Expect a comfortable win for Leverkusen, maybe 3-0 or 4-0.