Preview
- Date: Saturday, October 5
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
Matchday six of the Bundesliga 2024/25 season will include Bayer Leverkusen hosting Holstein Kiel on Saturday evening. The Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel game promises to be a one-sided contest on paper with Leverkusen sitting at the fourth spot with 10 points from five games and Holstein occupying the bottom spot on the back of only a single point so far.
Bayer Leverkusen will be delighted with the form in recent outings. In the last six games, the club has managed four victories along with a draw and a defeat. It was always going to be a challenging task for Xabi Alonso and his men to replicate the success of the previous campaign. Leverkusen has scored 14 goals in five matches, outlining the attacking prowess of the squad. The club beat AC Milan in the latest game in the Champions League and will feel confident on Saturday against Holstein Kiel.
Unsurprisingly, Holstein Kiel has endured difficult results in recent games. The team has accumulated just a solitary victory with one draw and four defeats in the last six contests. The visitors were promoted to the German top flight this season and have been unfortunately handed the dark side of the Bundesliga already. In the five Bundesliga matches this season, Holstein Kiel has conceded 17 goals which will not give the supporters much hope against the defending champions.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Xabi Alonso, remarkably, will have his full squad available for selection against Holstein Kiel. His press conference before the game should clarify his match preferences. Bayer Leverkusen has a plethora of talent, both in the scheme of the starting XI and the substitutes bench.
Holstein Kiel Team News
The visitors will travel to Leverkusen without the services of Alexander Bernhardsson, Andu Yobel Kelati, Colin Kleine-Bekel, and Patrick Erras due to their respective injury woes. Marcel Rapp likes to line his side in a 3-5-2 formation which transforms into a 5-3-2 out of possession.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo, Adli, Wirtz
Forwards: Boniface
Holstein Kiel Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)
Goalkeeper: Weiner
Defenders: Rosenboom, Becker, Johansson, Geschwill, Porath
Midfielders: Holtby, Knudsen, Gigovic
Forwards: Pichler, Machino
Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel H2H Record
The two sides have squared up once in the past in the German Cup competition, the DFB Pokal in 2003. Bayer Leverkusen came out on top with a 3-1 victory away from home.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Holstein Kiel 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen | 2003, DFB Pokal |
Key Players to Watch in Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Florian Wirtz has been the highest-rated player for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season. He has taken the load of the goalscoring duties with six goals so far. Wirtz has also not forgotten his creative prowess, registering one assist in the Bundesliga. Under Xabi Alonso, Florian Wirtz has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe. His ability to operate between lines and dribble out of closed spaces makes him the key component of Bayer Leverkusen’s squad. The German prodigy is also a handful from set-pieces.
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
Florian Wirtz’s creative abilities could not have been highlighted without the all-round centre forward play from Victor Boniface. The Nigerian is one of the most physical and strong strikers in the world. Following a slow start to the season, Boniface has been able to recover his clinical touch in front of the goal. He has recorded four goals and one assist in the last five games. The 23-year-old’s second-half strike against AC Milan in the Champions League proved to be the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Prediction
All the statistics and numbers point towards a comfortable outing for Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. The hosts are in rich form in front of the goal while the visitors are leaking goals consistently. The match can take an ugly turn for Holstein Kiel in terms of the scoreboard pressure.
Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 Holstein Kiel (Watch Live)
Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sky Sports Bundesliga |
FAQs
Q. When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel?
The Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel match will be played on 5ᵗʰ October at the BayArena in Leverkusen.
Q. Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel live for free?
The Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel fixture is 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bayer Leverkusen vs Holstein Kiel?
The last and the only meeting between Bayer Leverkusen and Holstein Kiel ended in a 3-1 win for Leverkusen.