Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger
2017/18 German Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 24th September 2017
Kick-off at 17:00 UK / 18:00 CET
Venue: Bay Arena, Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen suffered their third defeat during midweek, after losing 2-1 away against Hertha Berlin. So far they have won just once, against SC Freiburg, which is too little for this team.
Bayer Leverkusen have a major problem with their defensive line, because they are allowing too many goals. They have conceded at least two goals in six of the last seven games and that cost them a lot of points.
Bayer Leverkusen`s games this season were all full of goals, with four of their five games ending with at least four goals scored.
When it comes to their recent duels against Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen have won three, drew once and lost twice against their opponents. Bayer Leverkusen also won each of the last three games played against Hamburger SV at their home ground in Leverkusen with 4-0, 1-0 and 3-1 in the past three seasons.
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV opened their season with two wins against Augsburg and Koln, but they have lost each of their last three games against RB Leipzig, Hannover 96 and Borussia Dortmund.
What is even more worrying for Hamburger SV is that they failed to score a single goal in each of their last three losing games.
Hamburger SV were totally outplayed by Borussia Dortmund in their last 0-3 defeat during midweek, and managed only two shots on goal in that game.
Head-to-head
HSV have horrible history at Bay Arena – they are winless since 2009, and they suffered a defeat in the last five outings.
However, the latest duel between the two sides in Hamburg was concluded with the result of 1-0 in favor of the hosts.
Prediction
Both teams are under the huge pressure ahead of the upcoming duel. The two former giants of Bundesliga football are going downhill for the past few seasons despite their aspirations for the top of the table. Failing to qualify for UEFA competitions would be a massive setback for Leverkusen, while on the other hand HSV need to avoid fighting in the last three and secure the survival earlier in the season.
HSV and Leverkusen are grappling with defensive woes so we will likely see both sides scoring.
Bet Tips
The first bet will be Both Teams to Score YES at the odds of 1.70.
If you prefer higher risk and reward you can go for Correct Score 2-1 at the odds of 12.00.
