Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg Prediction: Will fatigue aid Leverkusen to win?

However, injuries are not helping the former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder. Heavy defeat against FC Porto in the champions league and 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt show that the defense is in much need of reinforcement. Leverkusen have won 3 games this season and have conceded 31 goals in the 15 fixtures played this season. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, have begun to win matches in recent weeks and is unbeaten in their last four matches played. However, they used their normal starting 11 in the midweek DFB game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayer Leverkusen

A midweek defeat to Elversberg, a third division team, in the midweek DFB Pokal may be undesired but can be beneficial to Leverkusen as they will be getting some much-needed rest. The signing of Adam Hlozek has not worked as planned and injuries have also not been food on this Leverkusen side. Their attackers are also not producing resulting in Jeremie Frimpong (a wingback) current being the top scorer. 

Wolfsburg

After some poor runs in the initial stages of the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg are beginning to pick up points. They have not lost in their last four matches. With the usual starting eleven playing in the midweek win over Eintracht Frankfurt, the side may potentially be tired. 

Head-to-head encounters

The last five matches between these two sides have been difficult to predict but the momentum is with Wolfsburg. Leverkusen have won one, drawn one, and lost three of the last five matches. The result is usually below 2.5 except in May 2020 when Wolfsburg won 1-4. 

Injuries and suspensions

• Bayer Leverkusen: Piero Hincapie, Florian Wirtz, Karim Bellarabi, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Sardar Azmoun, Exequiel Palacios;
• Wolfsburg: Max Kruse, Bartol Franjic.

Key stats

• Leverkusen have conceded 31 goals in 15 matches this season, implying over 1.5 goals conceded per goal;
• Wolfsburg are beginning to win matches and have not lost in their last four matches in all competitions.

Expert Betting Tips

This match is likely to produce over 2.5 goals as both defends are struggling. A Wolfsburg win or draw is also likely. Below are the predictions. 

• W2 or draw for 2.225 at betway;
• W2 to win at least 1 half for 2.52 at 1xbet;
• Under 11 corner for 1.61 at bet365.