SV Darmstadt vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Leverkusen to win and over 2.5 goals

The bottom-placed team, Darmstadt, welcome the league leaders to the city of Darmstadt when Darmstadt play Bayer Leverkusen on 3rd February at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor at 17:30 (GMT+3). Fans would expect an easy win for Leverkusen but the unpredictable nature of German football may imply the home team will not lose by a higher goal margin. 

Leverkusen is playing amazing and entertaining football without regard for when they are home or away. This has helped the team climb to the apex of the league table without a loss this season. Darmstadt has oscillated between strong performances and disappointing setbacks, adding an extra layer of suspense to the encounter.

Can Darmstadt e the first team to win against Leverkusen this season? 

Darmstadt's recent Bundesliga form has been challenging. Their recent results in the league include losses against FC Koln, Heidenheim, Borussia Dortmund, and Wolfsburg and draws against Freiburg and Hoffenheim.

Darmstadt has struggled both in defence and attack, finding it difficult to secure wins. Their low-scoring games indicate challenges in finding the back of the net.

Bayer Leverkusen has been in good form in the league and remains the only side without a defeat in the 2023/2024 Bundesliga season. Their last few matches include a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart. Leverkusen won 3-0, 4-0, 0-1, and 2-3 against Eintracht Frankfurt, Bochum, Augsburg, and RB Leipzig respectively.

Leverkusen has shown strong attacking capabilities and resilience, managing to score consistently in their recent matches. On home soil, Leverkusen has won four and drawn one of the last five games played.

This match presents Leverkusen the chance to return to winning ways after drawing against Monchengladbach. The strong form of Bayer Leverkusen mixed with the bad performance of Darmstadt makes Leverkusen the clear favourite.

Expect goals in this game and a win for Leverkusen. Leverkusen will win with a 2-goal margin.