Hansa vs Leverkusen Match preview

German Bundesliga 1: Hansa vs Leverkusen

After a convincing defeat in Hannover, Hansa only have theoretical chance to stay in the league. Leverkusen lost at home to Hertha after a pretty indifferent play, which made them fear losing the UEFA Cup spot.


If they beat Leverkusen, Hansa will stand some chance

Hansa were pathetic in the perhaps most important away game in the season against Hannover, where they instead of taking three points conceded three goals. Coach Pagelsdorf’s players couldn't handle the psychological pressure so they seemed pretty helpless and confused on the pitch.

Although Hansa’s rivals in this game are not in good form, home fans are worried by the fact that their side have the lowest efficiency at home against Leverkusen. Coach Pagelsdorf opted for a somewhat more defensive tactics than in the last match. Actually, the only forward will be Hahnge who will be supported by Cetkovic and kern. The handicap for the home side will certainly be the absence of the most dangerous player in the midfield Bartles, who will miss this match due to suspension. Wachter, Gyaki, Dorn, Beinlich, Gledson and Tuting won’t be able to help their side because they are injured.


Leverkusen took only one point in the last four games

Leverkusen deserved losing at home to Berlin side, after a very weak play we saw. Sinkiewicz scored a consolation goal in the finish of the game but only few seconds later Leverkusen had an excellent opportunity to level the score through Barnetta, but keeper made an excellent save.

Coach Skibbe won’t be able to count on one of the best players this season, Kiesling who earned an automatic red card because of hitting the away side player. Leverkusen will field only one forward which will most likely be Bulykin who was invisible in the match against Hertha. Leverkusen will field a weakened line-up because Haggui, Freier, Schneider, Callsen – Bracker and Schwegler are injured and won’t play.

Betting Verdict

In the first part of the season Leverkusen easily won Hansa on home ground just like they did in the last five Bundesliga duels. Hansa have nothing to lose so they will play without pressure and Leverkusen will have to improve their form if they wish to keep the UEFA Cup spot. Anyway, both sides will play to win and that is why we suggest betting on over 2.5 goals.

Our tip: Bet 6 on Over 2.5 goals
Odds 1.55 at
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