Bayern Munich Vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Hot Duel At Allianz Arena, Die Roten Wants To Destroy Die Werkself

Leon Goretzka and Jamal Musiala (left), two important Bayern Munich players (photo: x @FCBayern)

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will face off in an all-German duel in the last 16 of the Champions League, Thursday 6 March WIB. This is the first meeting of the two teams on the European stage, having previously met three times this season, where Leverkusen is unbeaten, including a win at the Allianz Arena that eliminated Bayern from DFB-Pokal.

Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, are on good track for a Bundesliga title this season. They are eight points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen after a 3-1 win over Stuttgart last Friday. Die Roten currently recorded nine unbeaten matches in all competitions, although they had to fight hard to qualify for the playoffs after a draw against Celtic.

On the other hand, Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen is still a difficult team to beat, especially in the meeting against Bayern. Leverkusen have recorded six games without losing against Bayern since Alonso took over the coaching chair. Even though their performance was slightly shaky in the Champions League away game this season, they remain a big threat to Bayern.

Bayern berharap Joshua Kimmich bisa tampil setelah kembali ke latihan ringan pada akhir pekan. Eric Dier dan Aleksandar Pavlovic selalu dalam latihan terakhir karena sakit ringan, sementara Jamal Musiala, Joao Palhinha, dan Alphonso Davies mengalami cedera ringan namun diperkirakan siap untuk pertandingan ini. Harry Kane, yang telah mencetak 15 gol dan memberikan 5 asist di Liga Champions sejak musim lalu, akan menjadi mainstayan Bayern di lini depan.

Bayer Leverkusen got additional power with Piero Hincapie's return from suspension, but Jeanuel Belocian is still absent due to a long-term injury. Martin Terrier is the only other player in doubt to appear, but Xabi Alonso is still playing his best squad in the last Bundesliga match in preparation for Bayern.

Bayern had an outstanding record in the last 16 of the Champions League, losing only once in the last 11 home games of this phase. They are also known for their attack explosive power at the Allianz Arena, scoring 41 goals in the 11 matches.

However, Leverkusen is not an easy opponent. With a solid strategy from Xabi Alonso and their impressive record of fighting Bayern in recent meetings, Die Werkself was able to give a surprise in this match.

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):Neuer; Laimer, Kim, Upamecano, Davies; Palhinha, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3):Hradecky; Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Aleix Garcia, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Tella, Schick, Wirtz

Score prediction: Bayern Munich 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen