Bayer Leverkusen vs Greuther Furth Prediction & Tips
Considering that the top two teams in the standings will meet this weekend, Bayer Leverkusen (3rd) have a golden opportunity to get closer to second place when they meet Greuther Fürth, currently one of the worst teams in the world. have seen the Bundesliga. After a disappointing October (W1, E2, P3), Leverkusen rallied by ending November undefeated (G4, E1), but given that they have scored more Bundesliga points away (15) than at home (nine) this season, they still there is a lot of room for improvement.
The last two seasons in the top flight saw Leverkusen win their first league game in December after winning 1-0 at halftime each time, so even recent history seems to be on the home side, if one relies on the fact that he already has six wins this season after having an advantage at the end of the first 45 minutes.
Fürth continues to break records, but for all the wrong reasons. Their points record after 13 losses is not only the worst in the division (D1, L12), but a spectacular 6-3 loss to Hoffenheim on the final matchday made the newly promoted team the first team to lose 11 Bundesliga games consecutively during a single season. In six of them he was at a disadvantage at rest.
The last team to lose 6-3 in the Bundesliga before that match was none other than Leverkusen in 2010, but it is Fürth, heading straight for relegation, who seem favorites to lose once again. Six of his seven league losses away from home this season were by at least two goals, as was the only time he played in the league against Leverkusen at this venue (2-0 loss).
Players to watch: Leverkusen’s top scorer in the Bundesliga this season, Patrik Schick (eight goals), has only won two of his last 11 home league matches in which he managed to see the target (G2, E5, P4). Meanwhile, Branimir Hrgota was directly involved in Fürth’s three goals against Hoffenheim (G1, A2) and at the start of this day he was the league’s top scorer from penalty spot, with three.
Highlight: Leverkusen’s average of 2.54 yellow cards per game is the highest in the Bundesliga at the start of the day.
Bayer Leverkusen – Greuther Furth FREE TIPS
Bayer Leverkusen – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
