Bayern Munich welcomes Leverkusen: duel between the giants in the league!

Bayern Munich welcomes Leverkusen: duel between the giants in the league!

Pure excitement in the Bundesliga! Today, November 1st, 2025, FC Bayern Munich welcomes Bayer 04 Leverkusen to the legendary Allianz Arena. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. Fans can look forward to the game being played live on TV on Sky as well as in the live stream and live ticker SPORT1 be tracked.

The starting position couldn't be more exciting. Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga and has already won eight times and scored 30 goals this season. But Bayern have a problem with Leverkusen: They haven't been able to win against the Werkself in five games - three draws and two defeats. Coach Vincent Kompany will experience an emotional duel against his colleague Kasper Hjulmand, in which both teams will fight for success.

Leverkusen's impressive form

Under Hjulmand's leadership, things are going like clockwork for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. They have taken an impressive 16 out of 18 possible points in the last few games and have been undefeated in 37 away games in the Bundesliga - a series that consists of 25 wins and 12 draws. In the first round of the DFB Cup, the team recently triumphed 4-2 after extra time against SC Paderborn. It seems as if the mood in Leverkusen is great!

One player who stands out in particular is Ernest Poku. He has been involved in a goal in the last four league appearances, which underlines his importance for the team. There are also impressive statistics: This season, both teams have taken the lead in all eight games - Bayern have never been behind, while Leverkusen are always good for surprises.

Statistics that are convincing

A look at the game statistics shows that FC Bayern has an average of 64.9 percent ball possession and plays an impressive 671 passes per game - with a pass rate of 90 percent. Leverkusen can also keep up well with 59.3 percent ball possession and 595 passes per game, even if their pass rate of 88 percent is slightly lower. Both teams also show their strength from set pieces, with Bayern scoring ten goals and Leverkusen scoring eight goals from such situations.

The upcoming duel promises a lot - two in-form teams, exciting tactical duels and players like Joshua Kimmich and Aleix Garcia who will shape the game. Although the game will not be broadcast on free TV, football fans should definitely tune in as the potentially high-class match represents an important step in the title race.

The question that arises tonight is: Can Bayern end their negative series against Leverkusen, or will the Werkself's upward trend continue? Be there and get excited when it comes to the coveted three points!