Bayer Leverkusen v Fortuna Dusseldorf predictions

Bayer Leverkusen v Fortuna Dusseldorf predictions: Stats

Bayer Leverkusen is 4-3-2, with a goal average of 3.00 goals per game. Form wise Leverkusen is: W-D-D-W-W-D. At home Bayer Leverkusen is 2-2-0, with a goal average of 2.5 goals per game. Three of their four Bundesliga home games so far were under 2.5 goals. Last away game Leverkusen played 2-2 away to Mainz. Bayer Leverkusen has so far managed two clean sheets at home this season, and they’ve only let in more than one goal once (against Mainz 05).

Team News and Run of Play

Goal keeper; Bernd Leno is out for Leverkusen. He had a fantastic game versus Bayern Munchen when Leverkusen won 2-1 away at the Allianz Arena. He will be missed, allthough Leverkusen has decent back up.  Experienced  Oliver Fink is missing for Dusseldorf as he was sent off in their last Bundesliga game. Important Centre Back Stelios Malezas is still out injured.

This is a game where Leverkusen most likely will enjoy possession around 60% of the time. Fortuna Dusseldorf will try to stay compact and stress Leverkusen as best they can, then hope for a lucky break or two. Ukrainians Dani Schahin and veteran Andriy are the men they look to when it comes to creating and scoring. The 23 year old Schahin has so far this season grabbed four goals. Dusseldorf has shown they can defend. I am impressed with the intensity they do it, and the team spirit they seem to have. Against a quality side like Leverkusen, who is bound to out shoot Dusseldorf 3:1 quite easily in this game things look tough though. Leverkusen have players like Kießling, Schürrle and Sam to create and score. Add to that a solid defense and a hard working, yet creative midfield and youre dealing with class. Leverkusen have a UEFA Europa League match coming up on Thursday, but I doubt that will cloud their minds any before this fixture.

Bayer Leverkusen v Fortuna Dusseldorf predictions: 1X2 preview

With the ball at their feet for most of this match, it's up to Leverkusen to create and convert. I think they have more than enough talent in their ranks to make that happen. Even if Dusseldorf should grab one, I am sure they can hit back and score two. In their last five games Leverkusen has actually scored at least two. The odds available for the home win obiously reflect the difference in strength between the two sides. I fancy the 1.5 (1/2) that is offered by Corals. I don't think that price will stand come match day.

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Bayer Leverkusen - Fortuna Dusseldorf predictions: Asian Handicap Preview

Even if Leverkusen will enjoy most of the possession, and quite frankly is a big favorite to win by two or more I want to play it slightly safe here, keeping Dusseldorf's many clean sheets in mind. Leverkusen - 1 seems just about right. Especially when ComeOn offers 1.75. I have no hesitation in taking this bet.

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Bayer Leverkusen - Fortuna Dusseldorf preview: Total Goals Predictions

Understandably the over is favorite when a classy side like Leverkusen takes on a candidate for relegation. After reading my preview so far, I am sure you can figure out I find this bet hard to call. One scenario is that Leverkusen just gives Fortuna all kinds of hell. Then, the 1.75 offered by Unibet is great odds. Personally I think there is value to be had on the under 3.5 goals line. 1.45 is given by Betsson. Dusseldorf doesn't strike me as a team that easily fall apart should they go one, or two goals down. They most likely will grind on. 

1.45 on the under 3.5 goals line is found at Betsson

Rounding it off

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