Dortmund vs Leverkusen Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Friday, Jan 10
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Germany
German giants Borussia Dortmund will lock horns with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga clash at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund are returning to the domestic campaign to withstand their unbeaten record on home soil.
Hosts Dortmund will lock horns with defending champions Leverkusen in a highly-anticipated fixture and find themselves in the middle of the table this season. The Black and Yellows are one of the best offensive sides in the division but would struggle to dominate the game against Xabi Alonso’s men this weekend.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen are coming off a dominant 5-1 win over SC Freiburg before the winter break and are sitting second in the Bundesliga table with 32 points after 15 games. They remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Dortmund Team News
Dortmund will be without the services of defenders Niklas Sule and Julian Ryerson in this crucial matchup. The latter is expected to return to first-team training in the coming days. Jan Couto and Ramy Bensebaini are expected to take their full-back position.
Leverkusen Team News
As for Leverkusen, they will be without attackers Amine Adli, Victor Boniface, and Jonas Hofmann in this crucial domestic tie. Granit Xhaka and Robert Andrich are expected to start in the midfield whereas striker Patrik Schick will lead the attack.
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Dortmund vs Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
Dortmund predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Couto, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Gross, Nmecha
Forwards: Beier, Reyna, Bynoe-Gittens; Guirassy
Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo
Forwards: Tella, Wirtz; Schick
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 50 times in the past, with Dortmund winning 21 of those games. Leverkusen has only won 16 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining 13 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 21, 2024 | Dortmund 1-1 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| December 03, 2023 | Leverkusen 1-1 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| January 29, 2023 | Leverkusen 0-2 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| August 06, 2022 | Dortmund 1-0 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| February 06, 2022 | Dortmund 2-5 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Dortmund vs Leverkusen
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
The Guinean striker is one of the best players in the Black and Yellow roster and has made a huge impact for Nuri Sahin’s side since his arrival from VfB Stuttgart this summer. Guirassy has found the back of the net 12 times in 19 appearances for Borussia Dortmund.
Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)
Leverkusen star Patrik Schick has been setting a bar in the Bundesliga after scoring four goals against SC Freiburg before the winter break. The 28-year-old is regarded as one of the best strikers in Germany and has scored nine goals in 12 Bundesliga games this season.
Dortmund vs Leverkusen Prediction
The hosts underwent a rollercoaster season so far and are coming off a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in their last domestic tie. Dortmund desperately needed a win before the winter break and would want to restart their Bundesliga campaign in style. The Black and Yellow are currently sitting sixth in the standings and have struggled to find consistency in the first half of the campaign.
As for Leverkusen, they are sitting just four points behind the league leaders Bayern Munich in the second place and have the second-best offensive record in the division. The defending champions had a decent start to their campaign and are expected to come out on top here. They would look to make the most of their purple patch this season.
Predicted Score: Dortmund 1-2 Leverkusen
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Where to Watch Dortmund vs Leverkusen Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sports 1 |
FAQs
Q. When is Dortmund vs Leverkusen?
A. The Dortmund vs Leverkusen game will be played on January 10, at Signal Iduna Park.
Q. Where to watch Dortmund vs Leverkusen live for free?
A. The game between Dortmund and Leverkusen can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Dortmund vs Leverkusen?
A. The predicted score for Dortmund vs Leverkusen is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Dortmund vs Leverkusen?
A. Both sides have met 50 times in the past. Dortmund managed 21 wins, with Leverkusen only securing 16 whereas the remaining 13 matches ended in a draw.