Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction: The attacking play on display makes BTTS and over 2.5 goals very ideal

The Bundesliga is back in action this weekend with a new round of games, and on Sunday at the Bay Arena, Bayer Leverkusen will square off against an excellent RB Leipzig team in a crucial match. The two teams are separated in the rankings by seven points, with Leipzig in fourth position and Leverkusen in sixth, which makes Sunday's matchup even more exciting.

After securing a spot in the UEFA Europa League semifinals, Bayer Leverkusen be aiming to gain more points to bolster their slim chance of Champions League qualification. 

Last week, the away team defeated FC Augsburg 3-2, and they'll try for a repeat performance this time around. The hosts must step it up this weekend after being held to a 0-0 draw in their previous league match.

The attacking play of both teams makes it very likely to expect BTTS and over 2.5 goals. 

With a convincing 4-1 victory over Belgian club Union SG on Thursday, Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the final four of the Europa League with a 5-2 overall triumph on aggregate. Bayer Leverkusen will be eager to keep climbing the Bundesliga standings before continuing their European adventure.

With five straight victories before last weekend's scoreless draw against Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen has now gone seven league games without suffering a loss. This is the first time this season that they are in the top six. The former Liverpool midfielder has presided over a stretch of three losses in 16 Bundesliga games, with Bayer Leverkusen recording 11 victories during that time.

Bayer Leverkusen will be hopeful of catching up to RB Leipzig this weekend by outscoring their opponents since they have scored at least two goals in 12 of their last 15 games in all competitions, and at least three goals on seven occasions.

A groin injury will keep Schick from playing against his former team.  Wirtz is likely to return to the starting lineup after scoring in the quarter-final win of the Europa League. Andrey Lunev is out due to a back ailment.

Goalkeeper: Hradecky;

Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie;

Midfielders: Frimpong, Amiri, Andrich, Bakker;

Strikers: Diaby, Wirtz; Hlozek.

RB Leipzig has won their last three matches, including a victory over Hertha Berlin and Augsburg in the Bundesliga and Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal. Leipzig reacted to conceding after just five minutes against Augsburg last week by scoring three goals before halftime, with Timo Werner scoring a brace to help his club earn a 3-2 victory at home.

While Leverkusen's European campaign continues, Leipzig's Champions League run was abruptly ended by Manchester City when striker of the season, Erling Braut Haaland, scored five goals in last month's 7-0 thumping at the Etihad Stadium. That result highlighted Leipzig's instability before the recent upturn—four losses in five games during a run—and the away team will be eager to keep up their current form. All of the losses occurred in their past nine games, despite the fact that they had won 13 of their last 21 Bundesliga matches with only four losses.

Peter Gulacsi will be unavailable as the goalkeeper continues to recover from a knee injury. Doubts remain over Emil Forsberg and Mohamed Simakan. Yussuf Poulsen, David Raum, and Xaver Schlager continue to be unavailable. 

Goalkeeper: Blaswich;

Defenders: Klostermann, Orban, Gvardiol;

Midfielders: Henrichs, Kampl, Haidara, Raum;

Strikers: Szoboszlai, Werner, Olmo.

In recent weeks, RB Leipzig has stepped up to the plate due to their strong play. Timo Werner has so far been productive for the opposition team and is deadly when on. Despite having a strong roster at their disposal, Bayer Leverkusen has a dismal record in this fixture. The historic data suggest RB Leipzig now has the advantage but the home team cannot e underrated. R Leipzig on the road has not been producing goals. Going for a straight win will e difficult but expect BTTS and over 2.5 goals.